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 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

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

• The Laval Rocket sign Kevin Lynch to a one-year, one-way AHL contract for the 2020-21 season. Lynch appeared in 54 games for the Rocket last season. 
• They Said What? - Darren Dreger said Montreal could be a possible destination for Taylor Hall. Is it actually possible the Canadiens net the biggest fish of 2020 Free Agency? Jesperi Kotkaniemi revisits the 2018 NHL Draft. 
• Corey Pronman of The Athletic released his organizational rankings, ranking the young players of each NHL team. The Canadiens finished ninth in his ranking. 
• Nick Bjugstad traded from Pittsburgh to Minnesota in exchange for a conditional pick.
• A report indicated Robin Lehner signed a contract extension with Vegas, but Lehner denied. 
• NHL Critical dates calendar update. The NHL Draft has been moved up to October 6th and 7th, while Free Agency will commence on the 9th. What happens after the Draft and Free Agency? When will the 2020-21 season start?

Segment 2: Marc Bergevin is Shopping

• Elliotte Friedman reported that it could be Phillip Danault who might be traded by the Canadiens, instead of Max Domi who has been the source of speculation for the past few weeks. Friedman noted that he's heard Danault's name out there and the Habs are at least "testing the market" for him. Rick and Joe discuss this new development for the Montreal Canadiens. 
• Rick is joined by special guest Sam Gerber of Rocket Sports. 

 Segment 3: Have Your Say

• Social media reactions.
• Listener's calls and texts
• Bad tweet of the week