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Canadiens Connection

Rocket Sports Radio
Montreal Canadiens
NHL Draft
Laval Rocket
NHL Playoffs
Lane Hutson
Logan Mailloux
Nick Suzuki
NHL Draft Lottery
Florian Xhekaj
David Reinbacher
Cole Caufield
Marty St. Louis
Ivan Demidov
Jake Allen
Juraj Slafkovsky
2024 IIHF World Championships
Tyler Toffoli
Sean Monahan
Logan Mayu
Pierre-Luc Dubois

Canadiens Connection is a connection between our team of credentialed journalists with players, coaches and management around the NHL to bring you an inside look at the Montreal Canadiens. Canadiens Connection brings listeners smart, penetrating insight about the Montreal Canadiens in a fun, interactive, inclusive format. The engaging podcast features the latest Habs news, debates, analysis from e... more

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Latest Episodes

This Week’s Show | Are the Montreal Canadiens Built for the Playoffs?

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ When will Kirby Dach return to the Canadiens lineup?

⦁ Laval Rocket clinch a Calder Cup playoff berth.

⦁ Alexander Zharovsk... more

This Week’s Show | A New Era for Montreal Canadiens Goaltending

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Jacob Fowler's second recall helps to stabilize Habs' goaltending.

⦁ GM Kent Hughes makes a trade to help Laval ahead of the AHL t... more

This Week’s Show | After the Deadline: Did the Montreal Canadiens Miss an Opportunity?

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Head coach Marty St. Louis makes changes to most of his forward lines.

⦁ Montreal prospect is on a scoring ... more

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Preview: What Will Kent Hughes Do?

Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News

⦁ Habs welcome Alex Newhook back to the lineup; move necessitates healthy scratches.

⦁ A familiar name retur... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Augello
Buffalo-based reporter covering the NHL.
Hockey Hot Stove
Episode: Habs Draft Preview: Who Should the Canadiens Target in the First Round? | Canadiens Connection ep 352
Patrick Williams
AHL guru and features writer
Flow Hockey and AHL
Episode: Habs Prospects Fueling Laval’s AHL Dominance – What It Means for Montreal | Canadiens Connection ep 335
Patrik Williams
AHL writer on nhl.com and features writer for the AHL
NHL.com
Episode: Season Forecast: 10 Key Predictions for the 2024-25 Montreal Canadiens | Canadiens Connection ep 316
Chris Peters
NHL Draft and Prospects Analyst, Senior Content Creator for Flow Hockey
Flow Hockey
Episode: NHL Prospect Analyst Breaks Down Montreal Canadiens' Newest Talent | Canadiens Connection ep 303
Sam Cosentino
Sportsnet's draft analyst
Sportsnet
Episode: Who Will the Habs Pick? Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino Reveals First-Round Draft Predictions | Canadiens Connection ep 301
Michael Augello
Buffalo-based reporter for The Hockey News
The Hockey News
Episode: Inside the Combine: Unraveling the Probable Draft Scenarios for the Montreal Canadiens | Canadiens Connection ep 300
Jerome Berube
Director of scouting for Hockey Prospect
Hockey Prospect
Episode: Top Picks: Scouting Director Identifies Key Draft Targets for the Montreal Canadiens | Canadiens Connection ep 298
Chris G
Senior writer for Rocket Sports and the Hockey News
Rocket Sports
Episode: Montreal Canadiens Players Making Strides in the Off-Season | Canadiens Connection ep 297
Russ Cohen
American Scout for Elite Prospects, hockey analyst
Elite Prospects, SiriusXM NHL Radio
Episode: Elite Prospects Scout Ranks Montreal Canadiens' Draft Options | Canadiens Connection ep 296

Hosts

Amy Johnson
Correspondent and on-air host covering Canadiens with deep ties to Rocket Sports Media; frequently contributes expert analysis and host duties.
Rick Stephens
Editor-in-chief and founder / President of Rocket Sports Media; co-host providing in-depth analysis and strategic perspective.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • Focus on hockey

    You spend too much time sharing opinions on MSL and trying to find management’s gotcha moments and not enough of actual hockey analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    UncleJunior68
    United States3 months ago
  • Hum

    Amy is great but the other guy says “hum” literraly every 3 words. Unbearable.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cooperidoooio
    Canada9 months ago
  • Lowest common denominator

    I listen to just about every podcast about the Canadiens, french and english. This podcast is like listening to facebook comments. They do not know more than you about this team, they have no insights and they seem to do nothing more than just scan the aggregator sites and spew drivel for an hour+.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RyanNDG
    Canadaa year ago
  • Publicity’s

    Way too much …rocket sport media brainwashing

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jfl84
    Canada2 years ago
  • If you like negativity this podcast’s for ya !

    Always on the negative side, seriously doubting their hockey knowledge at this point. It’s the third time I stop listening for a couple a weeks. Every time I try to give them another chance, I can’t believe my ears. Great podacast for people who love to complain. The Juraj Slafkovsky episode was too much for me. Couldn’t believe their take on him. Ever heard of corsi ? Or xgoal f/a ? Certainly seems like they always go for negative take for clics.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    EvixJr
    Canada2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners feel the hosts lean negative and critical too often
Listeners appreciate the data-driven approach and clear game context
Consistency and depth in Canadiens focus are praised by supporters
Genuine insider access and strong fan engagement are noted by many reviewers
Balanced hockey insight with a reliable cadence for fans

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#125
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#249
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#70
France/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#19
South Korea/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#36
Poland/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#44
Russia/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Montreal Canadiens’ Sprint to the NHL Playoffs Begins Now | Canadiens Connection ep 388
Q: Which factor worries you most for this year's Canadiens Playoff push?
The factors discussed include schedule, fatigue, injury potential, the Habs roster depth, or their Atlantic Division rivals.
Rumors and Reality: Noise or Opportunity for the Montreal Canadiens? | Canadiens Connection ep 387
Q: Which player acquired by Kent Hughes at the NHL trade deadline moves the needle for the Montreal Canadiens?
The podcast invites listeners to share thoughts on which realistic player could have a significant impact on the team if acquired before the trade deadline.
'A New Voice' in the Canadiens Crease: What Went Wrong, What Comes Next? | Canadiens Connection ep 385
Q: Who are you most comfortable with as the Canadiens goaltending tandem for the rest of the season?
The options are Dobes, Montembeault, Fowler, or Kakkonen.
Halfway There: Evaluating the Montreal Canadiens at Midseason | Canadiens Connection ep 381
Q: What part of the Canadiens game do you feel best about at midseason?
Their offensive performance and strong contributions from young players.
Reality Check: Are the Habs Really Who We Think They Are? | Canadiens Connection ep 377
Q: What is the one thing that you believe about the Canadiens this season that others might disagree with?
Listeners are encouraged to share their perspectives on the Canadiens and how they differ from mainstream beliefs.

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A hockey-focused show centered on the Montreal Canadiens, featuring in-depth analysis, roster and deadline strategy, and prospect updates. Hosts regularly break down games, goaltending, injuries, and front-office decisions, often weighing immediate moves against longer-term development. Across episodes, the format blends numbers-driven insight with passionate fan engagement, listener questions, and occasional sponsor segments, making it a go-to for devoted Habs followers seeking honest, no-nonsense hockey discourse and backstage context from Rocket Sports Media.

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2. Patrick Williams
3. Patrik Williams
4. Chris Peters
5. Sam Cosentino
6. Michael Augello
7. Jerome Berube
8. Chris G

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