⦁ 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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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.

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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.

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⦁ Canadiens announce signings for four players and their head coach this week.

⦁ Montreal training camp opens with some answers about lines and defense pairings.

⦁ The team provides it's first medical update of the season and the news is not good.

We're taking a close look at who is creating heightened expectations for the Montreal Canadiens this season, and whether this team is ready to deal with the added pressure that comes with being viewed as a contender.

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: What are your expectations for the Canadiens this season? Are you ready to say that the Canadiens are firmly among the NHL's elite?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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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.

⦁ Will performance in the preseason be much of a factor in selecting the 23-man roster?

⦁ Michigan coach pledges that Michael Hage will make an impact when he arrives in Montreal.

⦁ Former Canadiens owner George Gillet Jr. left a lasting legacy for fans in Montreal.

It's the perfect time to make our prognostications for the new campaign. In this segment, we unveil our top-10 Montreal Canadiens predictions for the 2026-27 NHL season.

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: If you could make only ONE prediction about the Canadiens this season, what would it be?
• 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.

⦁ Montreal Canadiens open the 2026-27 NHL season in much the same way that they advanced through the playoffs.

⦁ Prospect Michael Hage dazzles in his first NCAA game this season for Michigan.

⦁ Laval Rocket open their AHL season with a two-game home stand.

What is Marty St. Louis' vision for his forward lines and how will that translate into a winning identity for the Montreal Canadiens' in 2026-27?

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: How can the Canadiens realistically improve their bottom six to consistently establish their identity across all four lines?
• 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 GM Kent Hughes has traded a surplus defenseman. Is he finished?

⦁ Which Montreal player is poised to return to the lineup from the injury list?

⦁ Which Canadiens prospect is being termed 'the next Bryce Pickford?'

What are the lessons to be learned for the Montreal Canadiens after a slow start to the NHL season? Is it a matter of player mistakes or are the systems to blame?

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: After a slow start, what do the Montreal Canadiens need most: a boost in morale or a change to their systems?
• 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.

⦁ What is the health status of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle?

⦁ Canadiens associate coach Derek Lalonde participates in a Q & A session.

⦁ We review audio from Canadiens' players participating in Montreal's Rookie Camp.

Exclusive: Sam Cosentino, NHL analyst and draft analyst, joins the show to provide his expert perspective on the Montreal Canadiens outlook for the 2026-27 NHL season.

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Is internal growth enough for the Montreal Canadiens to compete at the top of the Atlantic division this season?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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

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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.