This week, the switch has been flipped! In the immortal words of HNIC broadcaster Bob Cole, “everything is happening.” And for fans of the Montreal Canadiens, it’s time to board this moving train.
Brossard has been a hive of activity with players filling both sheets of ice: established members of the team continued their informal workouts on one side and Canadiens Rookie camp got underway on the other side.
This weekend, the Prospect Showdown, featuring young hopefuls from four Canadian NHL organizations, got underway with head-to-head games at the Bell Centre. On Saturday night, a sold-out crowd was treated to the talents of Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen, Owen Protz and Jacob Fowler.
And next week will see the opening of the Canadiens main training camp preceded by the team’s annual golf tournament.
Add into all the activity a smoldering rumor about Sidney Crosby that was set alight this week by Crosby himself and his player agent.
This Week’s Show
In the latest episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast, you’ll hear from some of Montreal’s top prospects about their offseason training and the season ahead, as well as learn the latest regarding the speculation surrounding the captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
NEW PODCAST: Habs Rookies Impress, Crosby Rumors Intensify, Training Camp Buzz | Canadiens Connection ep 365
We also discussed the following topics on this week’s show:
- Who is a favorite for the Calder Trophy this season? Top-20 candidates revealed.
- Behind the Scenes at 2025 NHL Draft video released by the Habs.
CC Question of the Week: a) Which prospect (in addition to Demidov) do you believe will turn heads at the Habs main training camp? b) Who would you give up from the team’s roster in a trade to acquire Sidney Crosby?
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Canadiens Connection Podcast: Rookies, Crosby and Training Camp
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