Author name: Rick Stephens

Rick has more than a decade of experience working in hockey media. He is the Founder and President of Rocket Sports, an independent digital media company publishing sports websites and podcasts focused on the Montreal Canadiens. This follows a successful career in academia as a senior administrator with several universities and colleges in Canada. These days, you’ll find Rick where he is most comfortable: in an arena press box or sharing his insights from behind a microphone.

Montréal Canadiens, Podcasts, Rick Stephens

Habs Prospects Shining For Laval This Postseason

June 1, 2025

Guided by Pascal Vincent, the Rocket have been propelled by NHL prospects and AHL veterans alike.

Montréal Canadiens, Podcasts, Rick Stephens

Canadiens Mailbag: Habs Lack Grit? Plus Laine, Dach Updates

May 25, 2025

Listeners of the Canadiens Connection podcast submitted questions and comments to the Rocket Sports mailbag.

Montréal Canadiens, Podcasts, Rick Stephens

Habs Help Is Closer Than You Think

May 18, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are not a finished product. But there’s more depth of talent on the way.

Montréal Canadiens, Podcasts, Rick Stephens

Inside the Habs’ Offseason Strategy

May 12, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens completed a successful 2025-26 season. Now the question is, what comes next.

Montréal Canadiens, Podcasts, Rick Stephens

Habs Open Offseason at the Crossroads

May 4, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens 2024-25 season has concluded with their elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Montreal players and fans alike

Montréal Canadiens, Podcasts, Rick Stephens

Habs Exit Stanley Cup Playoffs With Heads Held High

May 1, 2025

A lack of offense from the Habs was a theme throughout the series. In their four losses, the Canadiens scored just six goals total, with three of those markers coming at even strength.