Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 51 | Habs Final Roster Cuts, Ryan Poehling, Nick Suzuki, Guy Lafleur, Shea Weber, Jonathan Drouin
ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a source they know and trust.
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Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.
Canadiens Connection is just that – a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.
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This Week’s Show
Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News
- The Canadiens have dropped two straight contests in preseason play, being shut out twice by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Joe and Rick discuss the highlights.
- Habs legend Guy Lafleur underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery on Thursday.
- Canadiens captain Shea Weber has been named the winner of the Jean Beliveau Trophy for 2018-19.
- Five players cleared waivers and were assigned to the Laval Rocket: Karl Alzner, Xavier Ouellet, Matthew Peca, Phil Varone and Dale Weise. Do they all deserve to be there?
- Rick and Joe preview the final pre-season game. Will Carey Price play? How about Ryan Poehling?
- Who will be on the Canadiens opening night roster? The guys put on their GM hats and make their final cuts from camp.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
- In episode 49 of the Canadiens Connection podcast, Joe and Rick outlined the 12 most pressing questions about the Montreal Canadiens. The guys will revisit that list and take a stab at answering some of the most concerning issues.
- Then Rick and Joe will provide their predictions for the upcoming season.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Jonathan Drouin has played 5 years, 322 games in the NHL. Will he finally fulfill his potential this season?
- Listener’s calls and texts
- Bad tweet of the week
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