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Episode 147

Habs Draft Firestorm | Canadiens Connection ep 147

This Week’s Show

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

  • Marc Bergevin presser on Shea Weber. Check out news Headlines posts every day at AllHabs.net. 
  • Roster news - Carey Price saw a specialist in New York regarding his hip and knee; had knee surgery on Friday with recovery of 10-12 weeks. 
  • NHL Trades - Seth Jones to Chicago, Rasmus Ristolainen to Philadelphia. Canadiens express interest in Jack Eichel. 
  • Habs prospect report - Rick and Joe share their thoughts on the NHL Entry Draft. Including good news highlights. The guys also take a look at the Canadiens work on day two of the draft. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.
  • NHL news and notes - Full 2021-22 NHL schedule was released on Thursday. Canadiens open the season October 13th in Toronto. Home opener is scheduled for October 16th against the New York Rangers. Final game of the season April 29th where the Habs host the Panthers. 

Segment 2: 2021 NHL Entry Draft controversy

  • With the second last pick of the first round Marc Bergevin selected defenceman Logan Mailloux from the London Knights of the OHL. In doing so, the Canadiens GM ignited a firestorm. Rick and Joe share initial reactions to the staggering selection and fallout of the pick. 

Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Canadiens upcoming events.
  • Listener's texts and emails. 

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Canadiens Connection
Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio brings you news, expert analysis and informed commentary about the Montreal Canadiens and NHL hockey.

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Rick Stephens

Rick is the Founder and President of Rocket Sports, and has been the visionary leading our evolution. He also serves as the Editor of The Hockey News - Montreal. This followed a long, successful career in academia. These days, you’ll find him where he is most comfortable, in an arena press box or sharing his insights from behind a microphone.
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Michael Spinella

Michael was born and raised in Ottawa but, has settled in Montreal as a young professional. He grew up a Sens fan, but now enjoys watching all NHL teams and following prospects throughout their development. Michael has experience in Podcasting, Photography and Audio Production, which he uses to share his excitement and joy of the game.
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Amy Johnson

From Draft Day to winning a championship, Amy is a credentialed professional hockey reporter at the junior, national, NCAA, IIHF, ECHL, AHL, and NHL levels.

She has extensive experience writing game recaps, interviewing players, coaches, scouts, and management, recording live social media hits, and analyzing the game, in addition to providing original still photography of game action. You can view her work at AHLReport.com.