Canadiens Connection

Can the Montreal Canadiens withstand the pressure of the NHL stretch run? In this episode, we break down the Canadiens’ sprint to the playoffs, examining schedule difficulty, Atlantic Division competition, five back-to-backs, returning injured players, trade deadline implications, and potential lineup combinations.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which factor worries you most in the Canadiens playoff push: a) the schedule/fatigue/injury potential, b) Habs roster depth, or c) Atlantic division rivals playing desperate?

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00:00 - Show Open
01:06 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
04:58 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
36:13 - Big Topic: Montreal Canadiens: Sprint to the NHL Playoffs Will be Intense
52:31 - Fan Question of the Week
56:17 - Reading 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: Can the Habs navigate their way through the most intense part of their season and come out with a solid shot in the playoffs?

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The Montreal Canadiens are surrounded by trade rumors, speculation, and nonstop chatter. Is Kent Hughes quietly working the phones? This episode analyzes Canadiens trade scenarios, front office strategy, and what might actually make sense for Montreal.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which player potentially acquired by Kent Hughes at the NHL trade deadline would move the needle for the Montreal Canadiens?

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00:00 - Show Open
01:36 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:33 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
35:32 - Big Topic: Speculation Season: Reading the Trade Signals Around the Montreal Canadiens
49:50 - Fan Question of the Week
53:25 - Reading 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: With Kent Hughes quietly working the phones over the Olympic break, will the Montreal Canadiens make a major move before the trade deadline?

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With the Olympic break underway, we take a step back and evaluate the Montreal Canadiens through 57 games this season. From the end of the trade freeze to the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline, we break down key dates ahead, assess the Canadiens’ needs at every position, and discuss what Kent Hughes should — and shouldn’t — prioritize as the next phase of the season approaches.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How should the Montreal Canadiens approach the trade deadline – be patient or aggressive?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
03:38 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
07:20 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
35:00 - Big Topic: Between Now and the Trade Deadline: Mapping the Montreal Canadiens’ Next Critical Decisions
01:01:15 - Fan Question of the Week
01:04:41 - Reading 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 looking at the Montreal Canadiens through 57 games, identifying what this team actually needs at each position, and asking the hard question: what should be addressed at the trade deadline — and what should be left alone?

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The Montreal Canadiens have made a major change behind the bench, firing goaltending coach Eric Raymond and promoting Marco Marciano from Laval as interim goaltending coach. What went wrong in net this season? Who deserves blame — and what does this move mean for goaltender development, trust, and the future of the position in Montreal? We break down the decision, Jeff Gorton’s “new voice” comments, and where Canadiens goaltending goes from here.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who are you most comfortable with as the Canadiens goaltending tandem for the rest of the season? Jakub Dobes, Sam Montembeault, Jacob Fowler, Kaapo Kahkonen (pick 2) Who should get the most starts?

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00:00 - Show Open
03:40 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:57 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
35:44 - Big Topic: The Montreal Canadiens’ Goaltending Reset: Accountability, Change, and the Road Ahead
01:18:53 - Fan Question of the Week
01:23:08 - Reading 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: What’s actually gone wrong with Habs goaltending, how much blame belongs where, and whether this move is about fixing the present, protecting the future, or both?

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We’re back to the questions Canadiens fans keep asking. From Sam Montembeault and the team’s defensive structure to player usage, development in Laval, and looming roster decisions, we tackle five hot-button issues shaping the conversation around the Habs right now.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Has Sam Montembeault done enough to convince you his goaltending struggles are behind him?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
02:24 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
06:12 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
33:22 - Big Topic: Tackling 5 Issues Being Debated by Habs Fans Right Now
01:06:53 - Fan Question of the Week
01:10:35 - Reading 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: From Sam Montembeault and the state of the defense, to player usage, David Reinbacher's development in Laval and some looming decisions for Kent Hughes -- Patrik Laine -- these are the issues that feel unresolved — and impossible to ignore.

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With key players returning from injury, the Montreal Canadiens are facing some of their most important lineup decisions of the season. Will performance and merit truly drive those choices — or will other factors take priority? We break down what’s at stake, and what these decisions will reveal about the direction of the team.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who risks losing their spot in the lineup once the roster is fully healthy?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
02:53 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:07 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
43:07 - Big Topic: The Return of Injured Players Forces Difficult Roster Decisions for the Habs
01:10:24 - Fan Question of the Week

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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: With the return of Montreal Canadiens injured players, roster spots are tightening and lineup decisions are being debated. Who actually deserves to play?

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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!

#Habs​​​​​​​ #GoHabsGo​​​​​​​ #Canadiens​​​​​​​

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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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
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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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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