This Week’s Show: Thrills and Disappointments of the Canadiens First QuarterSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Injury update: Alex Newhook ⦁ Canadiens recalled forward Mitchell Stephens from the Laval Rocket. ⦁ Canadiens recalled signed goaltender Sam Montembeault to a three-year contract extension. ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Canadiens prospect Quentin Miller. ⦁ Recognition for Jacob Fowler, Lane Hutson and Filip Mesar. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Cayden Primeau and...

This Week’s Show: Time to Deal? Habs Fielding Trade CallsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Injury update: Jordan Harris, Rafael Harvey-Pinard, Arber Xhekaj ⦁ Canadiens recalled Jayden Struble, Mattias Norlinder and Joel Armia from the Laval Rocket. ⦁ This week we shine spotlights on Canadiens prospects on Luke Tuch, Filip Mesar, Owen Beck and Jacob Fowler. ⦁ Quote of the week from Jesse Ylonen. ⦁ TSN announced their Top 50 under-24 players. How many Canadiens made the...

This Week’s Show: Habs Vibe Check: Who's Thriving, Who's Surviving?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens recalled Gustav Lindstrom from Laval, assigned Joel Armia to Laval. ⦁ Injury update: Jordan Harris, Rafael Harvey-Pinard, Arber Xhekaj ⦁ This week we shine a spotlight on Yevgeni Volokhin. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Brendan Gallagher, Marty St. Louis, Cayden Primeau and Jakub Dobes. ⦁ LA Kings announced that they will play two preseason games in Quebec City in...

This Week’s Show: A New Blueprint for Habs DevelopmentSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Rafael Harvey-Pinard returns to the lineup after a three-game absence. ⦁ Each week we highlight a Montreal Canadiens prospect. This week we shine a spotlight on Filip Mesar. ⦁ Lane Hutson was named Hockey East Player of the Week for the second time this season. ⦁ Trois-Rivières Lions are the best team in the ECHL. Joe Vrbetic has been outstanding. ⦁ Dr. David Mulder has the Quote of the...

This Week’s Show - Slafkovsky's Development: Crucial Crossroads for the HabsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Roster news: Kaiden Guhle returned to the lineup. Kirby Dach underwent successful knee surgery. Rafaël Harvey-Pinard is listed as day-to-day. Christian Dvorak returns to the lineup. ⦁ Each week we highlight a Montreal Canadiens prospect. This week we shine a spotlight on Jacob Fowler. ⦁ David Reinbacher was back in the lineup for Kloten. ⦁ Joshua Roy was named AHL...

This Week’s Show:Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens announced that defenseman David Savard will miss six to eight weeks. Kaiden Guhle will return to the lineup, Joel Armia makes his season debut. ⦁ Pierre Turgeon to be honored prior to Canadiens game on Nov. 14. ⦁ Former Canadiens Tomas Plekanec has retired from hockey. ⦁ Owen Beck is in the prospect spotlight this week. ⦁ The league unveiled NHL Edge. Segment 2 | Rocket Sports Mailbag - Fall 2023 Edition The...

This Week’s Show: Inside the Injury - Examining Dach's Road to Recovery (and the Canadiens Ability to Rally)Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ This week: Connor Bedard and Marc-Andre Fleury were in Montreal. Canadiens fans very unhappy with the team's season opening ceremony. ⦁ Kirby Dach will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. ⦁ Kaiden Guhle is day-to-day with an upper body injury. ⦁ Florian Xhekaj is in the prospect spotlight this week. ⦁ Joshua Roy is off...

This Week’s Show: Finding Hidden Gems - Your Guide to Enjoying Habs HockeySegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ The Canadiens announced their 23-man roster ⦁ Canadiens announced that Mike Matheson is the recipient of the Jean Béliveau Trophy. ⦁ Prospect Jacob Fowler was name Goaltender of the Week in Hockey East. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Ryan Reaves and Arber Xhekaj. Segment 2 | Our Favorite Reasons to Watch Habs Hockey This SeasonHow can Habs fans both endure a long season...

This Week’s Show: 10 Bold Predictions for the 2023-24 SeasonSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Montreal Canadiens training camp update ⦁ Final decisions on 23-man roster ahead of opening night ⦁ Canadiens prospect profile this week is Quentin Miller playing in the QMJHL. ⦁ Laval Rocket training camp is underway. Preseason game review. ⦁ Quotes of the week by Marty Biron on Cayden Primeau. ⦁ NHL broadcast changes afoot. Segment 2 | 10 Bold Predictions for the 2023-24 Montreal...

This Week’s Show: Ten Burning Questions About the Montreal Canadiens Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Review of training camp and Habs preseason action. ⦁ Jeff Gorton shares his insight on state of the Canadiens. ⦁ Habs prospect spotlight on forward Alexander Gordin. ⦁ Quotes of the week come from Logan Mailloux, Cayden Primeau and John-Parker Jones. ⦁ Chris Nilan has joined a Boston University study on CTE. Segment 2 | Ten Burning Questions About the Montreal Canadiens...

This Week’s Show: Full Camp, Few Chairs, Big DecisionsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ 72 players are participating at Canadiens training camp. Standouts so far have included Jared Davidson, Logan Mailloux, Josh Anderson, Emil Heineman, and Mike Matheson. ⦁ Jake Allen is looking for an increased workload this season. ⦁ Paul Byron has retired as an NHL player and was named a player development consultant by the Canadiens. ⦁ Jeff Gorton announced major changes to their...

This Week’s Show:Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Canadiens rookies are taking part in the 2023 Prospects Challenge in Buffalo. ⦁ Mike Matheson was announced as an alternate captain. ⦁ A mentoring program for Habs young prospects. ⦁ Quote of the week from Carey Price. ⦁ Will the Colorado Avalanche be in the market for a goaltender? Segment 2 | Your Guide to Evaluating Montreal Canadiens Preseason HockeyAs the Montreal Canadiens rookie training camp begins, we will focus on...

This Week’s Show: Rating the Summer of HughesSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Ice has been installed at the Bell Centre. On-ice activity has increased at Brossard. ⦁ Canadiens have announced the 2023 Rookie Camp roster. ⦁ Montreal Canadiens annual golf tournament takes place on Monday. ⦁ Alex Kovalev reflects on his time in Montreal. Segment 2 | Evaluating the Canadiens Off-season Moves Made by Kent HughesAs the players return to Montreal, it's time to review the progress...

This Week’s Show | Sparks Fly: Skill or Stats?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Report: Jake Allen has been told that he won't be traded. ⦁ Lane Hutson and Justin Barron at Biosteel NHL camp. Owen Beck, Sean Farrell, and Filip Mesar will participate in NHLPA Rookie Showcase. ⦁ Dream of Quebec Nordiques returning to the NHL is over? ⦁ Athletic | 2023 NHL front-office confidence rankings. Segment 2 | Prospect Evaluation: Winning vs Raw Talent This week the Montreal Canadiens...

This Week’s Show: Reigniting the Habs - Leafs RivalrySegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ According to reports, Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux has been cleared to play in the NHL. ⦁ Mattias Norlinder's player agent crushed rumors that his client will not be returning to the Canadiens. ⦁ Canadiens prospects rank sixth on the Athletic's 2023 NHL Pipeline Rankings. ⦁ Quotes of the week from Kirby Dach and Paul Byron. Segment 2 | Canadiens - Maple Leafs rivalry with NHL...

This Week’s Show: What Does A Younger Habs Roster Mean for 2023-24?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ The Canadiens traded defenseman Jeff Petry to the Detroit Red Wings for Gustav Lindstrom and a conditional fourth-round pick. Montreal retains 50 per cent of Petry's remaining salary. ⦁ In his media availability this week, Kent Hughes revealed that Paul Byron's playing days are over and that the team has not received any news on Logan Mailloux. ⦁ Scott Wheeler cites Canadiens...

This Week’s Show: Is Fighting Still A Necessary Part of the Game?Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ The Canadiens traded forwards Mike Hoffman and Rem Pitlick in a three-team trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks. Montreal received Jeff Petry, Casey DeSmith, Nathan Legare and Pittsburgh's 2025 second-round draft pick. ⦁ QMJHL will officially ban fighting in 2023-24. Segment 2 | A Comprehensive Look at the Role That Fighting Plays in the NHL It was Enforcers...

This Week’s Show: Five Questions With NHL Goaltender Charlie LindgrenSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Alex Newhook made his first visit to the Bell Centre as a Canadien. ⦁ Canadiens sign forward Jesse Ylönen to a a one-year contract. ⦁ David Reinbacher was named the "Youngster of the Year" by the Swiss National League. ⦁ Laval Rocket signed forward Nolan Yaremko to a one-year AHL contract. Segment 2 | All About Life as an NHL Goaltender with Special Guest Charlie Lindgren...

This Week’s Show: Goaltending Scout Evaluates Habs ProspectsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Juraj Slafkovsky will return to Montreal this week. ⦁ Nick Suzuki participated in a question and answer session. ⦁ Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement from the NHL. Kent Hughes had kind words. ⦁ Former Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec will continue his hockey career. Segment 2 | Evaluating Canadiens Goaltending Prospects With Shaun Richardson Shaun Richardson, head...

This Week’s Show: Marty Biron Breaks Down Habs GoaltendingSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ What we know (and don't know) about the David Reinbacher story. ⦁ Michael Pezzetta received an on-ice fighting lesson. ⦁ Canadiens prospects will participate in a rookie tournament in September. ⦁ Newly-drafted goaltender Jacob Fowler shares his draft experience in new NHL video. ⦁ Montreal Canadiens named Social Media Club of the Year. Segment 2 | Rebuilding Canadiens Goaltending...

This Week’s Show: Preparing for the Flood of Habs ProspectsSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News⦁ Montreal Canadiens signed forwards Lucas Condotta, Mitchell Stephens and defenseman Nicolas Beaudin to two-way contracts. ⦁ Canadiens signed forward Alex Newhook to a four-year contract. ⦁ Laval Rocket signed forwards Gabriel Bourque and Alex-Olivier Voyer to one-year contracts. Segment 2 | A 'New' Mandate for the Laval Rocket: Developing Prospects The Laval Rocket are slated to get...

This Week’s Show: Midsummer Mailbag - Reinbacher, Newhook, Michkov & More!Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League NewsMontreal Canadiens signed forwards Lias Andersson, Philippe Maillet and defenseman Brady Keeper to one-year contracts. Canadiens signed forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard to a two-year contract extension. Montreal signed defenseman David Reinbacher to a three-year, entry-level contract. Highlights from Montreal Canadiens development camp. NHL free agent frenzy. Segment 2...

This Week’s Show: Habs Draft ExtravaganzaSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League NewsKent Hughes acquired the rights to forward Alex Newhook from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Montreal's 31st (FLA) and 37th overall picks in 2023 and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother. Canadiens made qualifying offers to six restricted free agents. Canadiens have invited 37 players to their annual development camp. Montreal Canadiens traded defenseman Joel Edmundson to the Washington...

This Week’s Show - Final Countdown: Draft, Deals & DuboisSegment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League NewsSean Monahan signed a one-year contract extension with the Canadiens. Trois-Rivieres Lions (ECHL) announced that they appointed Pascal Rheaume as general manager and head coach. Former Canadiens forward Pierre Turgeon was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Segment 2 | Will We See Draft Week Fireworks from Kent Hughes?Reportedly, Kent Hughes has been very active in the week leading...

This Week’s Show: Draft Buzz: Habs Movin' On Up!Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League NewsCanadiens dismissed Head Athletic Therapist, Graham Rynbend and Head Physiotherapist, Donald Balmforth. Canadiens forward Alex Belzile is looking for a two-year, one-way contract. Laval Rocket signed forward Riley McKay and forward/defenseman John Parker-Jones each to one-year, one-way AHL contracts. Henri Richard was posthumously diagnosed with stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Has...