Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 176 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Jake Allen, Sam Montembeault, Cayden Primeau, Kent Hughes, Jeff Gorton

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

Check out news Headlines posts every week day at AllHabs.net.
Roster news – Jonathan Drouin has a wrist injury and is out indefinitely. Christian Dvorak has an upper-body injury (not concussion.) He has been placed on IR and will be out at least until after the All-Star break. Joel Edmundson has a lower-back injury. He’s progressing slowly and is out indefinitely. Mathieu Perreault has a lower-body injury and will be out for three to four weeks. Joel Armia and Cole Caufield exited COVID protocol and have returned to Montreal. Brendan Gallagher and Paul Byron are practicing in non-contact jerseys. Sami Niku cleared waivers and was assigned to the taxi squad. Corey Schueneman was assigned to Laval.
Habs prospect report – Joel Teasdale played the first game of his season. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
Quotes of the week – Lukas Vejdemo and Rem Pitlick.
Hockey news and notes – Elliotte Friedman reported that St.Louis, Florida and Calgary have had trade discussions with the Canadiens about Ben Chiarot.

Segment 2: BIG Topic – State of Habs Goaltending

For years, the identity of the Montreal Canadiens has been elite goaltending. With Carey Price having not yet played a game this season, Montreal is sporting the worst goals against in the league. Goaltending, organizational wide, is in shambles.
Chris and Rick examine the current state of Canadiens goaltending and what is on the horizon.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

Canadiens upcoming events.
Canadiens Connection question of the week: Do you trust any of the current, active Canadiens’ goaltenders?
Listener’s texts and emails.

Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio

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

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