Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, episode 195 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Nick Suzuki, Marie-Philip Poulin, Chris Wideman, Kaiden Guhle, Luke Richardson

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

• Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net. 

• Roster news – Canadiens announced the appointment of Marie-Philip Poulin as a part-time player development consultant. Francis St. Pierre was announced as the Assistant Equipment Manager of the Montreal Canadiens. Canadiens announced the signing of defenseman Chris Wideman to a two-year contract extension.
• Habs prospect report – The AHL Eastern Conference final is underway between the Laval Rocket and the Springfield Thunderbirds. Canadiens prospect Joshua Roy made his Laval Rocket debut in Game 3. Gianni Fairbrother played his first career AHL playoff game in Game 4. Jan Mysak had a game-winning overtime goal and added an assist as the Hamilton Bulldogs beat the Windsor Spitfires 3-2. Xavier Simoneau recorded four assists and William Trudeau had two goals as the Charlottetown Islanders beat the Shawinigan Cataractes 7-0. Canadiens player development coach Francis Bouillon said Oil Kings defenceman Kaiden Guhle is the organization’s brightest prospect.
• Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
• Hockey news and notes: Tickets went on sale on Thursday for the NHL Entry Draft in Montreal. Chicago Blackhawks have requested permission from the Montreal Canadiens to interview Luke Richardson for the position of head coach. Stanley Cup playoffs update.

Segment 2: BIG Topic – Habs Under Construction (Orange Cones Everywhere)

• This week, we watched as the Montreal Canadiens made one personnel move for the short term and one that is unlikely to have an impact for several years.

• Once again, the Canadiens appointed a person without experience in their new role: Marie-Philip Poulin as a part-time player development consultant.

• The first signing of a player who was on the active roster last season was Chris Wideman. The veteran defenceman received a two-year contract extension.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week.

• Listener’s texts and emails.

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Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

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