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.

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New Canadiens Connection: Adversity Hits

November 16, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens were hit with a double dose of adversity on Friday when the Club announced that forward Alex

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New Canadiens Connection: Hidden Battles

November 9, 2025

his week, our big topic discussion on the Canadiens Connection podcast is all about the word “versus” – a kind of unseen or hidden opponent.

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New Canadiens Connection: Oct. Report Card

November 2, 2025

The first calendar month of the 2025-’26 season is done. Montreal Canadiens fans are riding high. Their team is near the top of the NHL standings.

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New Canadiens Connection: Dobes Has Earned His Shot

October 26, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are off to a strong start this season leading the NHL’s very competitive Atlantic division with seven wins in their first ten games.

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Canadiens Connection: Montreal’s Core Is Committed

October 19, 2025

It was an important week for the Montreal Canadiens that included thrilling overtime wins. In addition, the franchise locked up Lane Hutson.

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Canadiens Connection: The Drama and Drive

October 12, 2025

This week, the Montreal Canadiens made their final training camp cuts to get down to a 22-man roster for opening night. It was relief for Oliver Kapanen.

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Canadiens Connection: Big Questions, Bold Predictions

October 7, 2025

Final preparations are underway for the start of the 2025-’26 season with the Montreal Canadiens roster is set. On Sunday, they made final cuts/

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Canadiens Connection: Habs Deliver After Wake-Up Call

September 28, 2025

On Saturday night, the Montreal Canadiens delivered a workman-like performance for 60 minutes, defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Canadiens Connection: Martin St. Louis Sets A Tone

September 21, 2025

The 2025 Montreal Canadiens training camp has opened this week. There has been a noticeable shift in tone from players and coaches.

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Canadiens Connection: Rookies, Crosby, Training Camp

September 14, 2025

In the immortal words of HNIC broadcaster Bob Cole, “everything is happening.” And for fans of the Montreal Canadiens, it’s time to board.