Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, episode 209 | Habs, News, Montreal, NHL, Nick Suzuki, Brendan Gallagher, Joel Edmundson, Juraj Slafkovsky, Arber Xhekaj
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 plugged-in source they know and trust.
This Week’s Show: Next Generation Habs
Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News
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Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net.
- Juraj Slafkovsky made his debut in a Canadiens jersey, playing well in the rookie tournament.
- Roster news – Canadiens announced RBC as their official game jersey sponsor. Nick Suzuki was named the 31st captain in Canadiens history. Joel Edmundson and Brendan Gallagher are the alternate captains.
- Habs prospect report – 2022 Prospects Challenge is underway in Buffalo, NY. Owen Beck and Filip Mesar have been standouts so far. Kaiden Guhle will play on Sunday versus Ottawa.
- Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
- Quotes of the week from Nick Suzuki, Josh Anderson and Arber Xhekaj.
- Hockey news and notes: Blake Wheeler was removed as captain of the Winnipeg Jets. Patrick Roy, GM and head coach of the Quebec Remparts, was suspended for one game and fined $5,000 after a pre-season match.
Segment 2: BIG Topic – Get Excited About Prospects!
- Canadiens fans have reason to be optimistic about the growing number of talented prospects in the organization.
- The Athletic’s NHL Pipeline Rankings listed the Buffalo Sabres as first and the Montreal Canadiens ranked seventh. Both rookie teams faced each other at the 2022 Prospects Challenge in Buffalo.
- Joe Yerdon, Buffalo-based NHL reporter from the Maintenance Day podcast, joined us for an informative discussion about prospects.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Canadiens upcoming events.
- Canadiens Connection question of the week: As captain, should Nick Suzuki be required to learn French as demanded by Quebec Premier François Legault?
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Listener’s texts and emails.
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