Canadiens Connection

The Montreal Canadiens' general manager recently took to the microphone for an organizational update to kick off 2026. There were no bombshells — but there were signals. Kent Hughes’ latest media availability offered insight into how the Canadiens view their progress, their young core, and the challenges ahead. We analyze what this tells us about the organization’s priorities as the season moves forward.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Based on Kent Hughes’ comments, which player could be a possible trade target that would fit the GM’s vision?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
01:46 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:02 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
47:20 - Big Topic: Kent Hughes’ Vision for the Canadiens’ Second Half and Beyond
01:09:48 - Fan Question of the Week
01:13:50 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!

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About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: Where are the Montreal Canadiens in their rebuild and where are they going next? We're breaking down the general manager's press conference comments.

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The Montreal Canadiens have reached the midpoint of the 2025-26 NHL season — and now it’s time for an honest evaluation. We break down what the first half has revealed about the Habs, including player performance, team identity, lingering questions, and what must improve in the second half of the season.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which part of the Canadiens’ game do you feel best about at midseason — and which area concerns you most for the second half?

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00:00 - Show Open
01:18 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
03:32 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
42:53 - Big Topic: Where the Habs Stand at Midseason — Progress, Problems, Perspective
01:02:32 - Fan Question of the Week
01:06:31 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!

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About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: We’re taking a moment to objectively assess where the Canadiens actually are right now — not where we hoped they’d be in October, and not where we fear they might end up in April, but what this team has shown us through half a season.

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With the NHL on holiday break last week, the Canadiens weren’t playing — but Habs fans were still paying close attention. This week we break down three holiday headlines that revealed a lot about the mood around the team: Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov skating with fans on Christmas Day, Jacob Fowler’s early NHL success and its impact on Montreal’s goaltending plans, and Phil Danault’s uneven return to Montreal. What do these stories really say about expectations, patience, and identity for Habs fans and the Montreal Canadiens?

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Has Jacob Fowler’s early success changed how you feel about the Canadiens’ goaltending plan this season?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
01:37 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
06:08 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
47:20 - Big Topic: Three Holiday Headlines Reveal Mood of Habs Fans
01:09:42 - Fan Question of the Week
01:13:03 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!

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About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: Three very different headlines captured the attention of Habs fans this week and ended up telling us a lot about the mood around this team right now.

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Defense isn’t just about defensemen. In this episode, we break down how the Montreal Canadiens are defending through goaltending, the blue line, and responsible forward play — and what that tells us about the team’s evolving identity and long-term stability.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Where should Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes look to upgrade the Canadiens defensive game next: forwards, defense, goaltending, or coaching?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
02:34 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:41 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
48:02 - Big Topic: Canadiens Turn Attention to Improving Team Defense
01:20:04 - Fan Question of the Week
01:24:33 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!

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About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: How do Phil Danault, Jakub Dobes and Adam Engström help the Montreal Canadiens to improve team defense?

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Jacob Fowler’s NHL debut stole the spotlight — but his recall has created a fragile situation for the Montreal Canadiens. We break down how goaltending, team structure, coaching decisions, and roster stability are now tightly connected, and why the next steps could determine whether this house of cards holds… or collapses.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s the bigger risk right now for the Canadiens: damaging Fowler’s development, or continuing to lose credibility with the current roster and coaching staff?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
01:56 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:07 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
43:01 - Big Topic: Celebrating Jacob Fowler’s NHL Debut vs. the Risk Behind Montreal’s Goaltending Gamble
01:18:23 - Fan Question of the Week
01:22:03 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!

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About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: Jacob Fowler was sensational in his NHL debut providing a temporary distraction from the Montreal Canadiens' ongoing issues with goaltending, defensive systems, and coaching.

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This week on Canadiens Connection, we’re putting some of the biggest Montreal Canadiens narratives to the test — True or False style. From management quotes, coaching claims, and media soundbites to fan-driven storylines, we break down seven statements from the season and decide whether they hold up under scrutiny.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s one thing you believe about the Canadiens this season that others might disagree with?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
01:38 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:14 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
29:29 - Big Topic: True or False? Debunking the Biggest Talking Points of the Season
58:10 - Fan Question of the Week
01:02:06 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!

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About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: We present some of the loudest, most persistent talking points about the Montreal Canadiens and put them to the test.

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This week, we’re diving into your questions in a full Habs Mailbag episode. We’re breaking down Mike Matheson’s contract extension, running through a detailed injury report from Dr. Stephen Morris, looking at realistic trade targets for Montreal, and checking in on Jacob Fowler and the future of the Canadiens’ crease.

Have a question for a future Mailbag? Drop it in the comments.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Should Kent Hughes pursue a short-term veteran, or stay patient and wait until top prospects can be added to the core?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
01:47 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
03:38 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
46:11 - Big Topic: Canadiens Mailbag: Injuries, Trade Targets, Goaltending and Matheson
01:24:07 - Fan Question of the Week
01:27:33 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!

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About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: It’s time to dive into the Rocket Sports mailbag and answer questions from you. We invited our listeners to submit questions and you responded. Many of the comments and questions focused on injuries, trade targets, coaching, Mike Matheson and the Canadiens goaltending situation. Rocket Sports medical consultant Dr. Stephen Morris joins the show.

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The Canadiens have hit their first major crisis of the season. Is a single win vs Toronto enough to fix it? After a red-hot October, Montreal got stuck in a five-game losing streak, struggling with structure, discipline, special teams, and consistency. In this week’s Canadiens Connection, we break down how head coach Marty St. Louis can correct the team’s alarming slide — and whether the answers can realistically come from within. We also examine lineup decisions, defensive-zone coverage, goaltending choices, and Montreal’s fading identity.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Do you believe Marty St. Louis and his coaching staff have the tools and experience to get the Canadiens back on track?

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00:00 - Show Open
03:01 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:58 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
43:41 - Big Topic: Structure, Discipline, Identity: What the Canadiens Need from Their Coach
01:23:50 - Fan Question of the Week
01:28:58 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!

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About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: There is enormous pressure on the Canadiens head coach and his staff to fix the numerous issues that have been plaguing the Montreal Canadiens in the month of November.

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The Canadiens were hit with a strong dose of adversity this week—and every “unseen opponent” we talked about in last week’s episode showed up in force. In today’s show, we revisit each player’s personal battles, examine how these storylines evolved, and break down what this tough stretch is revealing about the Habs’ identity. We also look at why strong leadership and coaching stability are more important than ever as Montreal navigates this early-season turbulence.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Do you think the Habs’ identity is solid enough to withstand this stretch of adversity? Or has this recent adversity exposed weaknesses?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
01:47 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
04:21 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
42:40 - Big Topic: A Strong Dose of Adversity
01:35:07 - Fan Question of the Week
01:38:10 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!

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About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: The Montreal Canadiens are looking for leadership after facing a double dose of injury news as well as experiencing their first losing streak of the season.

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