⦁ Who is the Canadiens first star this week, and who is trending down?

⦁ Where will a Habs future top six player being playing over the holidays?

⦁ Which Canadiens prospect is surprisingly turning heads in the AHL?

This week, we step back from the Montreal noise, challenge a few assumptions, and ask some questions about the Canadiens that might not fit into the prevailing narrative.

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Are your expectations for the Canadiens changing after their first seven games, or do you still believe the Canadiens can meet the expectations most fans/pundits had entering the season?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

⦁ Canadiens fans are panicking over the latest addition to the team's sick bay.

⦁ Two Canadiens prospects playing in the NCAA go head to head in Michigan.

⦁ Former Canadiens captain Saku Koivu received another honor for his illustrious career.

In this week's episode of the podcast we look at five ways the Montreal Canadiens can rise to this challenge, make the most of the players they have available, and get through this stretch without letting one injury derail their progress.

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who do you expect to benefit most from the increased opportunity created by Nick Suzuki’s injury?
• Listener's texts and emails.

Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.

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

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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

⦁ Canadiens looking forward to welcoming back teammates from the injury list.

⦁ Two Canadiens prospects with size are having solid starts to their season.

⦁ Habs fans are hoping to see Kent Hughes make a blockbuster November trade.

On this week's show, we identify the five top lessons that the Montreal Canadiens are learning that can be an asset to their success now and once their captain returns to the lineup.

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: What has been the biggest lesson you've learned about this Montreal Canadiens team over the last few weeks?
• Listener's texts and emails.

Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.

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

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 Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

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