Canadiens Connection

The Canadiens are rumored to have completed another important move behind the bench with Derek Lalonde allegedly about to join Martin St. Louis' coaching staff. We break down what Lalonde brings to Montreal, evaluate every member of the coaching staff, and discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and expectations for the group heading into next season. Could there still be more changes before training camp?

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What will make the biggest impact on the Canadiens’ success next season: coaching changes or roster upgrades?

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00:00 - Show Open
02:43 - This Week's Show Rundown
5:23 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
30:51- Big Topic: Breaking Down the Montreal Canadiens Coaching File
01:04:29 - Fan Question of the Week
01:08:03 - 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: Along with reports of Derek Lalonde joining the Montreal Canadiens coaching staff, we examine a number of unanswered issues with respect to Habs hockey operations personnel.


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The NHL Draft and free agency have come and gone, but Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens resisted the temptation to make a blockbuster move. Was standing pat the right decision? We discuss the Canadiens' quiet offseason, whether internal development is enough, and if fans should be comfortable with the team's current direction.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Can you get onboard with a mostly ‘stand pat’ summer from Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens?

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00:00 - Show Open
05:07 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
52:15- Big Topic: Can You Get Behind a ‘Stand Pat’ Summer from Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens?
01:17:48 - Fan Question of the Week
01:21:47 - 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 growing expectations of blockbuster trades, and signing of big-name free agents, the Montreal Canadiens paused to suggest that solutions may be found in talented prospects.

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The 2026 NHL Draft is complete, and the Montreal Canadiens took a much quieter approach than many fans expected. We break down every Canadiens draft pick, the trades they did and didn't make, and whether Kent Hughes accomplished his goals as the team turns its attention toward NHL free agency.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What grade would you give the Canadiens' performance at the 2026 NHL Draft? Are you still hopeful that Kent Hughes will make a major trade this summer?

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00:00 - Show Open
02:16 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
04:35 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
34:15- Big Topic: Did the Canadiens Accomplish their Goals and Meet Fan Expectations at the NHL Draft?
01:05:40 - Fan Question of the Week
01:09:29 - 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: The Montreal Canadiens made strategic selections at the NHL Draft to add to their prospect pool but did they miss an opportunity to make a blockbuster deal?

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Why aren't Montreal Canadiens fans talking about the 2026 NHL Draft? We break down the growing belief that the Canadiens may trade their first-round pick in a blockbuster deal, the pros and cons of moving a valuable draft asset, and whether Montreal has reached the point where proven NHL talent is more important than another top prospect.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If the Canadiens trade their first-round pick, who is your trade target? And which top prospect would you be willing to part with?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
03:14 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:56 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
48:50- Big Topic: Is Montreal's First-Round Draft Pick Destined to be Traded?
01:10:49 - Fan Question of the Week
01:14:58 - 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: Is Canadiens GM Kent Hughes set to make a blockbuster trade at the NHL Draft or will they continue to add talent to their prospect pipeline?

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The Canadiens may be closer to contention than anyone expected, but the work isn't finished. We discuss the departure of Laval Rocket head coach Pascal Vincent, the importance of continued prospect development, the coaching vacancies facing the organization, and why the next phase of the rebuild may depend on what happens behind the bench.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which Canadiens prospects currently developing in Laval would you like to see crack the Habs' opening night lineup?

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00:00 - Show Open
01:33 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
04:33 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
23:06- Big Topic: Replacing Pascal Vincent Is More Important to the Canadiens Than You Think
01:15:53 - Fan Question of the Week
01:19:18 - 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: Replacing the head coach of the Laval Rocket isn't just about filling a vacancy. It's about fulfilling the Montreal Canadiens' goal of becoming a perennial Stanley Cup contender.

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What did Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes, and the Montreal Canadiens players reveal during their media availability? We break down the biggest takeaways, failed trades, contract situations, roster needs, and what it all means for the Canadiens' future.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What do you believe is the organization's biggest priority heading into next season?

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00:00 - Show Open
02:12 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
06:19 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
46:07- Big Topic: Reading Between the Lines in the Montreal Canadiens Media Conferences
01:22:41 - Fan Question of the Week
01:27:26 - 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: In all that was said in Habs' press availabilities this week, there were very clear messages as to where the Montreal Canadiens are pivoting forward.

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The Montreal Canadiens' playoff run has come to an end after a loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL Eastern Conference Final. We break down what went right, what went wrong, and the key lessons the Canadiens must take forward as they continue building toward Stanley Cup contention.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What are the biggest things standing between the Canadiens and a Stanley Cup Final appearance?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
04:43 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
07:18 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
41:09- Big Topic: The Montreal Canadiens Playoff Run Ends: 10 Things We Learned
01:19:57 - Fan Question of the Week
01:23:40 - 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 take our listeners through a series of ten observations about this Habs postseason appearance and try to make sense out of what went wrong, what went right, and what needs to happen for this team to take the next step forward.

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Are the Montreal Canadiens legitimate Stanley Cup contenders? After defeating Buffalo in Game 7 and opening the Eastern Conference Final with a dominant win over Carolina, we examine how real this playoff run is, what the Canadiens still need to improve, and whether their NHL Stanley Cup window may already be wide open.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s the biggest reason to believe in this Canadiens team right now?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
04:13 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
07:23 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
35:48- Big Topic: The Montreal Canadiens Face Their Biggest Test Yet
01:00:27 - Fan Question of the Week
01:05:02 - 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: Is the Montreal Canadiens Cup contending window opening much earlier than expected and do they have an opportunity to deliver another stunning upset?

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What does it take to close out a playoff series? We examine the Montreal Canadiens’ mentality, urgency, composure, and ability to finish games under pressure as they battle Buffalo Sabres in the NHL Playoffs.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which player best represents the mentality the Canadiens need right now?

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 - Show Open
04:02 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
06:46 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
42:13- Big Topic: The Canadiens’ Hardest Lesson: Learning How to Close Out a Series
55:05 - Fan Question of the Week
59:29 - 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: On this week's show, we explain the three biggest things the Montreal Canadiens still need to learn about closing out an NHL playoff series.

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