Making The Grade | Canadiens Connection ep 157
10/02/21 • 87 min
This Week’s Show
Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News
- Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net.
- Roster news - Canadiens announce 22 players cut from training camp on Friday plus two players on Saturday. Canadiens injury list grows: Sami Niku, Cedric Paquette, Mattias Norlinder, Joel Edmundson, Carey Price, Cole Caufield, Mike Hoffman, Paul Byron, Shea Weber. Group CH announces full capacity for Bell Centre and Place Bell.
- Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket training camp opens Monday. Trois Rivieres Lions unveiled their official jerseys on Friday.
- Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
- Canadiens leadership - While injuries will prevent Shea Weber from playing this season, the captain has left a legacy with the Montreal Canadiens. Brendan Gallagher will wear an 'A'. The other 'A' will be rotated.
- NHL news and notes - 2021 NHL Broadcasting Rankings. Ben Chiarot comments on the crack-down on cross-checking. NHL 2021-22 Season Preview by Rocket Sports contributors.
Segment 2: BIG Topic - Earning a Roster Spot
- By Monday, the Canadiens training camp will be down to one team after cuts are made to prepare for the final two exhibition games. But there are still opportunities for players to earn a roster spot on defence and at centre.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Canadiens upcoming events.
- Canadiens Connection Question of the Week.
- Listener's texts and emails.
Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio
Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.
Audio editing assistance provided by Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella).
Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.
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This Week’s Show
Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News
- Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net.
- Roster news - Canadiens announce 22 players cut from training camp on Friday plus two players on Saturday. Canadiens injury list grows: Sami Niku, Cedric Paquette, Mattias Norlinder, Joel Edmundson, Carey Price, Cole Caufield, Mike Hoffman, Paul Byron, Shea Weber. Group CH announces full capacity for Bell Centre and Place Bell.
- Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket training camp opens Monday. Trois Rivieres Lions unveiled their official jerseys on Friday.
- Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
- Canadiens leadership - While injuries will prevent Shea Weber from playing this season, the captain has left a legacy with the Montreal Canadiens. Brendan Gallagher will wear an 'A'. The other 'A' will be rotated.
- NHL news and notes - 2021 NHL Broadcasting Rankings. Ben Chiarot comments on the crack-down on cross-checking. NHL 2021-22 Season Preview by Rocket Sports contributors.
Segment 2: BIG Topic - Earning a Roster Spot
- By Monday, the Canadiens training camp will be down to one team after cuts are made to prepare for the final two exhibition games. But there are still opportunities for players to earn a roster spot on defence and at centre.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Canadiens upcoming events.
- Canadiens Connection Question of the Week.
- Listener's texts and emails.
Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio
Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.
Audio editing assistance provided by Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella).
Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.
Get the Canadiens Connection!
Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
- Search for "Canadiens Connection" from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:
- Apple Podcasts (iTunes)
- Spotify
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Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!
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Solving the Puzzle | Canadiens Connection ep 156
This Week’s Show
Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News
- Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net.
- Roster news - Canadiens announced that five players failed their medical exams including Mike Hoffman, Josh Brook, Joel Teasdale, Paul Byron and Carey Price. Joel Edmundson is day-to-day and Brendan Gallagher was absent for family reasons. Jesse Ylonen reversed his decision and will now be vaccinated. Jonathan Drouin was praised after giving two short interviews to TVA & RDS.
- Habs prospect report - Summary of Canadiens rookie camp. 16 rookies were invited to the Canadiens main training camp. Canadiens signed defenceman Cody Goloubef to a professional tryout contract. Canadiens signed defenceman Sami Niku to a one-year, two-way contract.
- Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
- Canadiens training camp is underway. 70 players are at training camp split into three groups. This is the first Canadiens training camp directed by Dominique Ducharme. What does that mean for forward lines and defence pairings?
- NHL news and notes - Olympic hockey schedule for 2022 Winter games has been announced. Reduced capacities in some Canadian NHL arenas this season. NHL has announced a crackdown on cross-checking for the 2021-22 season.
Segment 2: BIG Topic - Training Camp Battles
- There are very few roster spots available so the lineup questions may primarily concern the fourth line and the bottom defence pair. Check in on the questions to be answered during training camp.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Canadiens upcoming events.
- Canadiens Connection Question of the Week.
- Listener's texts and emails.
Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio
Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.
Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.
Get the Canadiens Connection!
Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
- Search for "Canadiens Connection" from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:
- Apple Podcasts (iTunes)
- Spotify
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Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!
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Inner Strength | Canadiens Connection ep 158
This Week’s Show
Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News
- Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net.
- Roster news - Statement: "NHL and NHLPA announced on Thursday that goalie Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens will be away from the team while voluntarily taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program." Canadiens injuries linger: Cedric Paquette (day-to-day), Mattias Norlinder (day-to-day), Mike Hoffman (10 days), Joel Edmundson (2-3 weeks), Carey Price (30 days), Paul Byron (end Dec), Shea Weber (season) Paul Wilson read a statement: Marc Bergevin's contract will be honored through the end of the season. Canadiens signed Jake Evans to a 3-year contract extension, $1.7M AAV.
- Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket played their first exhibition game on Friday. LAV 3 BEL 5. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
- Absence of Shea Weber - With Shea Weber out for the season, how will his absence impact the Canadiens defence?.
- NHL news and notes - 2022 Winter Olympics: Three players for each hockey team submitted. Curious one-sided feud fueled by the Canadiens towards the Hurricanes.
Segment 2: BIG Topic - Carey Price news shakes CH
- Carey Price will be away from the team for at least 30 days while taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Canadiens upcoming events.
- Canadiens Connection Question of the Week.
- Listener's texts and emails.
Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio
Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.
Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.
Get the Canadiens Connection!
Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
- Search for "Canadiens Connection" from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:
- Apple Podcasts (iTunes)
- Spotify
- Overcast
- Stitcher
- Castbox
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- RadioPublic
- TuneIn
- Google Podcasts
Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!
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