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⦁ Kent Hughes spoke about the Canadiens rebuild and usage of Lane Hutson.

⦁ David Reinbacher, Vincenz Rohrer and Oliver Kapanen were in the prospect spotlight.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Juraj Slafkovsky.

Montreal Canadiens rivalries have developed over the life of the franchise that are not only intense in the world of hockey, but legendary in sports. Some rivalries are classic and some are provisional. Which ones are primed to bubble to the surface in the upcoming season?

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A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

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

⦁ Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Patrik Laine from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

⦁ David Reinbacher was making news in the prospect spotlight.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Kent Hughes.

Canadiens GM Kent has made trades to accelerate the rebuild in the past and has acquired players to flip but he has not made a trade quite like the one he did this week.

We discuss why the move to acquire Patrik Laine is different and how it could motivate the Montreal Canadiens in a new direction this season.

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A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

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

⦁ JF Houle left the Laval Rocket for a coaching position in the NCAA.

⦁ Canadiens released their 2024-25 preseason schedule.

⦁ Quotes of the week from Cayden Lindstrom.

Sportsnet's Draft Analyst Sam Cosentino joins Amy and Rick to discuss his Mock Draft 1.0 and reveal who he believes the Canadiens are likely to select in the first round of the Draft.

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A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.

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

Check out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net. 

Nick Suzuki and Madison Bowey were full participants for Saturday's practice. Josh Anderson returned to practice after recovering from a hand injury.

Twenty-three players were cut from Canadiens training camp on Friday. Laval Rocket training camp will open on Sunday.

Canadiens signed goaltender Jake Allen to a two-year contract extension with an AAV of $3.85 million.

Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.

Quotes of the week from Kent Hughes, Jeff Gorton and Adam Nicholas.

Hockey news and notes: Jeff Petry was fined $5,000 by NHL Department of Player Safety. Nashville Predators will play SC Bern in an exhibition game in Switzerland on Monday. Mitch Marner could be used as defenseman for Maple Leafs this season. The 50th anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series victory was celebrated.

It's still early but there are rumblings of concern about the play of first overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky. The 18-year-old has not yet scored in a Canadiens jersey which includes two games at the Prospects Challenge and two exhibition games..

The Canadiens training camp roster has been trimmed and more cuts are on the way. With just over a week until the start of the regular season, who will make the Canadiens opening night roster?

Michael and Rick reveal their early selections of forwards, defenceman and goaltenders that could start the season in Montreal. Which rookie will find his way into the lineup?

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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.

Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

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Canadiens training camp opened with 74 players at the Bell Sports Complex in Brossard. Josh Anderson, Jake Evans, Nick Suzuki and Joel Edmundson have been added to the injury list.

The annual Canadiens Red - White intrasquad scrimmage takes place on Sunday afternoon at the Bell Centre. The Canadiens eight-game pre-season schedule begins on Monday vs the New Jersey Devils.

The Trois-Rivieres Lions are preparing for their second season in the ECHL which will get underway on October 21st in T-R.

Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.

Quotes of the week from David Savard, Kaiden Guhle and Jordan Harris.

Hockey news and notes: Nathan MacKinnon signed an eight-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche. Keith Yandle, Zdeno Chara and P.K. Subban announced their retirements from hockey.

In a season where the Montreal Canadiens are not forecasted to make the playoffs, fans will have to moderate their expectations. Player development will be the primary objective.

As training camp is underway, there are a number of key issues that remain unanswered. In this segment, we present our first look at the 10 most pressing questions about the Montreal Canadiens for 2022-23.

Rocket Sports exclusive: Interview with Canadiens prospect Owen Beck.

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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.

Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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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.

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.

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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.

Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

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Roster news - Juraj Slafkovsky participated in the NHLPA Rookie Showcase. Canadiens signed Kirby Dach to a four-year, $13.45 million contract. Kent Hughes confirmed that Carey Price will be placed on the offseason long-term injured reserve list. Canadiens signed Cayden Primeau to a three-year, one-way contract extension worth $2.67 million. Jonathan Drouin will wear sweater number 27 for the upcoming season.

Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.

Quotes of the week from Juraj Slafkovsky, Kent Hughes, Kirby Dach and Cayden Primeau.

Hockey news and notes: Senators signed forward Tim Stutzle to an eight-year, $66.8 million contract extension. Mathieu Perreault announced his retirement from hockey, will join TVA Sports. Joel Bouchard and Michel Therrien have been added to TVA Sports for their Saturday Night Hockey broadcasts.

Canadiens fans have endured the 2021-22 season where their favorite team finished last in the NHL, 32nd overall. They are being asked to support a squad who is expected to be in the bottom five of the standings again this upcoming season. What are their goals? The Athletic reported the results of a Canadiens fan survey that drew almost 3000 responses. We'll touch on their survey and provide some insight from our own large fan community.

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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.

Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

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Roster news - Canadiens announced that the Jonathan Drouin annual golf tournament raised $1.1M for the CHUM Foundation. It was reported that one of the options being discussed for Kirby Dach is a 4-year contract at $3.5M AAV.

Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket signed forward Brett Stapley to a one-year, one-way contract. Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux continues to recover from shoulder surgery. He won't be able to be a full participant in camp.

Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.

Quotes of the week from Dominique Ducharme, Nick Suzuki, Sean Monahan and Kent Hughes.

Hockey news and notes: Blues signed free agent Tyler Pitlick to a professional tryout contract. Reportedly, the Rangers are trying to trade defenceman Nils Lundkvist. Canadiens Hall of Famer Ken Dryden 'wished he could have been a fan' for the 1972 Summit Series.

Kent Hughes has declared that the Canadiens will name a team captain for the 2022-'23 season. Front-runners include Nick Suzuki, Brendan Gallagher and Joel Edmundson. The announcement is expected in the next few weeks.

We discuss Canadiens' captains in history, current NHL fraternity of captains and how management can rebuild the leadership component of the team.

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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.

Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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Roster news - The Canadiens announced that Sean Monahan will be wearing sweater number 91 this season. Joel Armia is training with Pori Assat in his hometown as he prepares for training camp. Juraj Slafkovsky will attend the 12th annual NHLPA Rookie Showcase on September 6th in Arlington, Virginia.

Habs prospect report - Joshua Roy and Riley Kidney won gold at the 2022 World Junior Championship. Goaltending prospect Jakub Dobes was on the ice this week as practice for the Ohio State team got underway.

Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.

Quotes of the week from Owen Beck, Eric Crawford and Nick Bobrov.

Hockey news and notes: NHL is going ahead with plans for a World Cup of Hockey in February 2024. Canadiens Hall of Famer Ken Dryden and his family are fans of Carey Price. NHL Pipeline Rankings: Canadiens rank No. 7.

Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes are dedicated to ushering in a new era in the evolution of the Montreal Canadiens particularly in the area of player development. Hughes has committed to putting the resources and supports in place to develop more positive relationships with players to (quote) "get the best out of everyone" and have "everyone pulling together." 

Pulling together in the same direction wasn't the case during the tenure of Marc Bergevin. The development of many promising prospects was stunted or left unfulfilled until they moved to other organizations.

Charlie Lindgren had a stellar season in 2021-22 with the St Louis Blues organization including impressive wins over the Canadiens and the Laval Rocket. In the off-season, Lindgren signed a three-year, $3.3M contract with the Washington Capitals.

Exclusive interview Rocket Sports with Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren.

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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.

Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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Roster news - Canadiens relinquished the rights to prospect Brett Stapley. Canadiens acquired forward Sean Monahan and a conditional first-round pick in 2025 from the Calgary Flames in exchange for future considerations.

Habs prospect report - Canadiens prospect Jayden Struble will reportedly return to Northeastern University next season for his senior year.

Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.

Hockey news and notes: Nashville Predators will host the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Former Canadiens forward Cedric Paquette has signed a contract with Dinamo Minsk.

The rebuild of the Montreal Canadiens took another significant step this week after GM Kent Hughes acquired a conditional first-round draft pick in 2025. That gives Montreal five first-round picks over the next three drafts. Hughes was in a position to receive this asset due to LTIR cap space potentially provided by Carey Price's lingering knee injury.

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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.

Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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