Canadiens Connection

We’ve got two exclusive interviews for Habs fans! First, we talk to an NHL journalist fresh from the 2025 NHL Combine. Then, we sit down with a scouting director to evaluate top Canadiens draft targets. Get firsthand insight on who stood out, who fits the Habs, and what to expect on draft day!

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What kind of player do you think the Canadiens are missing the most? And will that player be available at pick 16 in this year's NHL Draft?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
00:38 - Introduction and Welcome
02:48 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:43 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
08:19 - Interview 1: NHL Insider Reports on NHL Combine & Habs
01:04:48 - Interview 2: Scout Evaluates First Round Draft Targets for the Montreal Canadiens
01:51:39 - 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: Jerome Berube, Director of Scouting for Hockey Prospect, breaks down the ideal targets for the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft.

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The Laval Rocket’s playoff push wasn’t just exciting—it was essential to the Montreal Canadiens’ future. In this episode, we break down how Laval’s success is shaping the Habs' long-term vision and which standout prospects may be ready to make the NHL leap as early as this fall.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which Habs prospects are you looking forward to seeing at training camp? Who is ready to make the jump to the Canadiens' roster?

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00:00 - Show Open
00:38 - Introduction and Welcome
03:43 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
07:01 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
01:07:17 - The Laval Effect: Fueling Montreal’s Next Big Step
01:46:53 - Fan Question of the Week
01:50:49 - Reading 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: Laval Rocket's players and coaches evaluate the season that just ended and next steps to continue to build the Montreal Canadiens future roster designed to be a perennial contender.

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In this episode, we sit down with an AHL insider to analyze the Laval Rocket’s playoff run and highlight which prospects have stood out. We break down their performances, discuss who might be NHL-ready, and explore what this means for the Canadiens’ future.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which Laval Rocket prospect do you think has impressed the most this postseason - and why?

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00:00 - Show Open
00:38 - Introduction and Welcome
02:00 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
06:21 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
48:55 - AHL Insider: Which Habs Prospect Is the One to Watch in Laval This Postseason?
01:32:56 - Fan Question of the Week
01:37:40 - Reading 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: AHL Insider Patrick Williams breaks down the Eastern Conference Final between the Laval Rocket and Charlotte Checkers.
Which Rocket players have caught Patrick’s eye during the playoffs and what does he think the chances are of seeing Pascal Vincent in the NHL next season?

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In this episode, we answer your biggest questions about the Montreal Canadiens' offseason: Can Kirby Dach be the solution at center? Should the team move Patrik Laine? Is the current goaltending good enough? Plus, we talk about grit and prospects ready to make the jump. Let’s dive into your Habs mailbag!

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What's YOUR take on Kirby Dach: Is he capable of reaching his potential? Or do the Habs need to look at other options for a top-six forward?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
00:38 - Introduction and Welcome
02:06 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:13 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
45:02 - Canadiens Mailbag: Dach, Laine, Grit and Goaltending
01:10:06 - Fan Question of the Week
01:14:15 - 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: Opening the Rocket Sports mailbag to answer listener questions on a big summer acquisition as well as Kirby Dach, Patrik Laine, team toughness, and the Canadiens goaltending situation.

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With offseason decisions looming, Canadiens GM Kent Hughes and VP Jeff Gorton hinted at a key strategy: trusting the prospects in Laval. In this episode, we break down who might be ready for an NHL jump, which young stars still need time, and how this could shape Montreal’s summer roster moves.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Would you rather see the Habs sign a veteran in free agency, or promote a deserving young player from Laval? Which Rocket prospect do YOU think is most ready to make the jump?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
00:38 - Introduction and Welcome
03:15 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
06:13 - Habs Week in Review
27:53 - Are Canadiens' Roster Fixes Hiding in Plain Sight?
57:43 - Fan Question of the Week
01:03:39 - Our 2024-25 Bold Predictions: How Did We Do?
01:22:41 - Reading 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: Which Canadiens' prospects in Laval are imminently ready for the NHL? Which ones are longer term projects to help the Habs' roster?

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The Montreal Canadiens' offseason has officially begun, and Gorton and Hughes face a crucial summer of decisions. In this episode, we break down their end-of-season press conference and the key priorities that could shape the team's next big step forward.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: In terms of the Montreal Canadiens, what would progress look like to you next season? (e.g. advancing further in playoffs, Suzuki winning the Selke, graduating more prospects to the NHL, etc.)

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
00:38 - Introduction and Welcome
02:25 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
04:57 - Week in Review: Habs representatives at the IIHF World Hockey Championships, Canadiens goaltending prospects, NHL Draft Lottery results, and more NHL and hockey news!
44:30 - Gorton, Discuss Key Priorities for the Summer Ahead and Beyond Hughes
01:08:29 - Question of the Week: Leave your answer below in the comment section (You might hear your comment read on next week's show!)
01:15:40 - Reading YOUR comments and answers to last week's question of the week!

#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: Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes spoke to the media this week to reflect on the 2024-25 season and to share their thoughts on the challenges that remain for them to solve beginning this summer. What can fans expect this summer?

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The Canadiens’ playoff run ends in Round 1—but the real work begins now. In this episode, we break down what Montreal should take away from the series and why this offseason could shape the future of the franchise.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: In your eyes, which Habs player has shown the most heart and character in this series against the Capitals?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
00:38 - Introduction and Welcome
02:28 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:40 - Week in Review: Canadiens debrief after NHL playoff exit, end-of-season audio and injury updates, Laval Rocket and Trois-Rivieres Lions playoff runs continue, and more NHL and hockey news!
52:18 - Canadiens Must Move From Placeholders to Playmakers Starting This Summer
01:18:02 - Question of the Week: Leave your answer below in the comment section (You might hear your comment read on next week's show!)
01:25:33 - Reading YOUR comments and answers to last week's question of the week!

#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: The Habs now enter a crucial period in the rebuild this summer as they should continue to add high-end talent capable of delivering sustainable success.

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The Canadiens may be facing elimination, but they're showing true grit and character against the powerhouse Capitals. In this episode, we break down the first half of the series, what went right, what went wrong, and why the Habs are far from done yet. Can they force a Game 6? Let’s talk about it!

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: In your eyes, which Habs player has shown the most heart and character in this series against the Capitals?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
00:38 - Introduction and Welcome
03:02 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
06:15 - Week in Review: Injury updates on Patrik Laine and Sam Montembeault, recaps of the first half of the Stanley Cup Playoffs series vs the Washington Capitals, and more NHL and hockey news!
45:50 - How the Canadiens Are Earning Respect This Playoff Series
01:06:20 - Question of the Week: Leave your answer below in the comment section (You might hear your comment read on next week's show!)
01:10:24 - Reading YOUR comments and answers to last week's question of the week!

#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: Things are not how you might think. Here are the real reasons that the Montreal Canadiens are earning the respect of the Washington Capitals in their first round playoff series.

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The Montreal Canadiens are heading into a tough playoff battle with the Washington Capitals—but could Ivan Demidov be the difference-maker? In this episode, we break down the Habs-Caps matchup, spotlight Demidov’s arrival, and explore whether Montreal has what it takes to pull off a stunning first-round upset.

⭐️Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/jKOqi_kDsOQ?si=LL6RzzryOfyTmO7r

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Are the Canadiens truly underdogs in their first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
00:38 - Introduction and Welcome
02:51 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
06:04 - Week in Review: Nick Suzuki and Josh Anderson earn awards, David Savard makes significant announcement, Ivan Demidov's Habs debut, and more NHL and hockey news!
53:24 - Can the Tale of the Tape Predict the Outcome of the Canadiens – Capitals Series?
01:19:53 - Question of the Week: Leave your answer below in the comment section (You might hear your comment read on next week's show!)
01:23:40 - Reading YOUR comments and answers to last week's question of the week!

#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: In such an unpredictable campaign for the Montreal Canadiens, can a regular season comparison forecast the outcome of their playoff series with the Washington Capitals?

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