Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, episode 183 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Trade, Deadline, Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes, Ben Chiarot, Artturi Lehkonen, Brett Kulak
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
Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News
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Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net.
- Roster news – Ryan Poehling was placed on injured reserve after suffering an upper body injury against Philadelphia. Christian Dvorak and Jake Allen were activated from IR and returned to the lineup against the Stars. Jonathan Drouin will return. Andrew Hammond and David Savard have been skating. Cedric Paquette and Mathieu Perreault both cleared waivers.
- Habs prospect report – Jakub Dobes received several Big Ten honours. Sean Farrell, Blake Biondi, Ty Smilanic and Jordan pursue a Frozen Four berth. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
- Habs news and notes: Tampa Bay Lightning acquired forward Brandon Hagel from the Blackhawks. There is a Canadiens connection.
Segment 2: BIG Topic – The Gorton Plan
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Ben Chiarot was traded to the Florida Panthers for forward Tyler Smilanic, a 1st-round pick in 2023 and a 4th-round pick (NYR) in 2022. We will grade the return.
- Special guest: Allan Kreda, Hockey writer for the New York Times and Associated Press regarding Jeff Gorton’s impact on the Rangers.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Canadiens upcoming events.
- Canadiens Connection question of the week: Are you happy with the return for Ben Chiarot?
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Listener’s texts and emails.
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