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Canadiens Connection

Rocket Sports Radio
Montreal Canadiens
NHL
Laval Rocket
Ivan Demidov
NHL Draft
NHL Playoffs
Nick Suzuki
Kent Hughes
Marty St. Louis
Jakub Dobes
Lane Hutson
NHL Trade Deadline
Jacob Fowler
David Reinbacher
Toronto Maple Leafs
Patrik Laine
Sam Montembeau
Rocket Sports Media
Cole Caulfield
Stanley Cup

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 Canadiens Equipped to Manage the Weight of Higher Expectations?

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

⦁ Canadiens announce signings for four players and their head coach this week.

⦁ Montreal training camp o... more

This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Season Preview with Sportsnet Analyst Sam Cosentino

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

⦁ What is the health status of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle?

⦁ Canadiens associate coach Der... more

This Week’s Show | Measuring Up: Evaluating the 2026-27 Montreal Canadiens’ Roster

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

⦁ A member of the Canadiens coaching staff is moving into a development role.

⦁ There's a Montreal rookie on the ... more

This Week’s Show | Everything You Need to Know Before Canadiens’ Training Camp

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

⦁ The Bell Center ice surface has been installed for the season with a new design.

⦁ How do Montreal Canadiens' prosp... more

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Recent Guests

Carey Price
Former Canadiens goaltender; guest on the Never Offside podcast segment discussed in this episode
NHL, Montreal Canadiens
Episode: Youth Isn’t a Problem in Montreal — It’s the Canadiens’ Advantage | Canadiens Connection ep 393
Chris Peters
NHL draft and prospects analyst
Flow Hockey
Episode: Inside Development Camp: A Prospect Analyst's Take on the Habs' 2025 Draft Class | Canadiens Connection ep 355
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
Jerome Berube
Director of Scouting for Hockey Prospect.
Hockey Prospect
Episode: Habs Draft Preview: Who Should the Canadiens Target in the First Round? | Canadiens Connection ep 352
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
Patrick Williams
AHL guru and former reporter for the Winnipeg Jets
Rocket Sports Media
Episode: Powering Up: How the Montreal Canadiens Are Bolstering Player Development | Canadiens Connection ep 305
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
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

Hosts

Amy Johnson
Host of the Canadiens Connection show
Rick Stephens
Founder and President, co-host / co-founder (Rocket Sports)

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Don’t bother

    Try it out if you have trouble falling asleep at night. No real insight, drab tone, surface level analysis. Podcasters are a bunch of Quebec bashing negative Nacy’s who never miss an opportunity to take cheap shots against French Canadians. Hard pass.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mofo123456789101112
    Canada5 months ago
  • 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 States9 months ago
  • Hum

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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cooperidoooio
    Canadaa year 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
    Canada2 years ago
  • Publicity’s

    Way too much …rocket sport media brainwashing

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jfl84
    Canada2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners push back on perceived negativity or long ad breaks, preferring more on-ice analysis.
Listeners value the Laval Rocket and prospect coverage as a differentiator from other Canadiens content.
Overall, the show is praised for inside access and strong preparation, with fans appreciating the expert cadence.
Engagement is high via polls and social prompts, helping to drive community interaction.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#238
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#146
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#14
France/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#240
Australia/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#31
Israel/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#43
Russia/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Montreal Canadiens Season Preview with Sportsnet Analyst Sam Cosentino | Canadiens Connection ep 417
Q: What are your thoughts on how the Leo Carlson offer sheet reshaped the NHL salary landscape and what it means for teams like Montreal?
Cosentino explains that while the figure was jaw-dropping, the underlying economics—captured by percentage-of-cap thinking and expanding revenue streams—make such numbers more sustainable in the long term, signaling a shift in how teams structure contracts for top players.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canadiens Connection

What is Canadiens Connection about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two-host hockey analysis show focused on the Montreal Canadiens, blending roster breakdowns, trade chatter, prospect updates, and Laval Rocket coverage with listener polls and fan feedback. Episodes frequently mix data-driven projections with practical takeaways, coaching/management discussions, and occasional sponsor blocks. The format is informal yet informed, offering deep dives on team trajectory, player development, and off-season strategy that appeal to die-hard Habs fans and hockey enthusiasts looking for context beyond game recaps. A notable strength is its strong internal pipeline coverage (AHL prospects, Laval Rocket), plus active audience engagement through polls and social prompts, making it useful for sponsors targeting dedicat... more

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Recent guests on Canadiens Connection include:

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

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