Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 147 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Marc Bergevin, Logan Mailloux, Entry Draft

Marc Bergevin (Photo by Vitor Munhoz / NHLI via Getty Images)

ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | MONTREAL, QC. — 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 plugged-in source they know and trust.

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 is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

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