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Episode 97

Muller Has Habs Believing | Canadiens Connection ep 97

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.

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.

This Week’s Show: Playoff Hockey!


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

The Habs-Flyers series is tied up at one game apiece. Joe recaps the first two games of the series. 

The Florida Panthers have been granted permission to speak to Scott Mellanby regarding their vacant GM position. 

Claude Julien has returned to Montreal following a medical procedure.

They Said What? Featuring quotes following games one and two of the series and Marc Bergevin's comments on Claude Julien. 

Segment 2: Kirk Muller

Kirk Muller is now the interim head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs got off to a good start with him being the lead man behind the bench with a 5-0 win in Game 2. Rick and Joe take a look at Muller's qualifications to be a head coach in this league and talk about what Muller can bring to the Canadiens playoff run. Could Kirk Muller be the permanent head coach in Montreal?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Social media reactions Claude Julien, Muller and the Habs win in Game 2. 

Joe's series prediction. 

Listener's calls and texts

Bad tweet of the week

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About the Podcast

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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.

About your hosts

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Rick Stephens

Rick is the Founder and President of Rocket Sports, and has been the visionary leading our evolution. 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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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.