Canadiens Connection is a connection between our team of credentialed journalists with players, coaches and management around the NHL to bring you an inside look at the Montreal Canadiens.
Canadiens Connection brings listeners smart, penetrating insight about the Montreal Canadiens in a fun, interactive, inclusive format. The engaging podcast features the latest Habs news, debates, analysis from experts around the league and comments from passionate Habs fans.
Canadiens Connection is brought to you by the talented Rocket Sports Media team. For more than a decade Rocket Sports has been a trusted source for everything about the Montreal Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens Predictions 2026-27: Can the Habs Match the Hype? | Canadiens Connection ep 419
This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Predictions 2026-27: Can the Habs Match the Hype?
Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News
⦁ 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.
Segment 2 | Putting It on the Record: Our Montreal Canadiens Predictions for 2026-27
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.
Segment 3 | Have Your Say
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 (https://www.canadiensconnection.fm/).
Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio
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 (https://twitter.com/RocketSports)) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule (https://twitter.com/flyersrule)). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.
19 Sept 2026
Are the Canadiens Equipped to Manage the Weight of Higher Expectations? | Canadiens Connection ep 418
This Week’s Show | Are the Canadiens Equipped to Manage the Weight of Higher Expectations?
Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News
⦁ 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.
Segment 2 | Canadiens Next Challenge: Facing the Pressure of Elevated Expectations
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.
Segment 3 | Have Your Say
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.
Get the Canadiens Connection!
Use our single link here (https://canadiensconnection.fm/listen) 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 (https://www.canadiensconnection.fm/).
Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio
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 (https://twitter.com/RocketSports)) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule (https://twitter.com/flyersrule)). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.
12 Sept 2026
Montreal Canadiens Season Preview with Sportsnet Analyst Sam Cosentino | Canadiens Connection ep 417
This Week’s Show | Montreal Canadiens Season Preview with Sportsnet Analyst Sam Cosentino
Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News
⦁ 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.
Segment 2 | Montreal Canadiens 2026-27 Season Preview with Sportsnet Analyst Sam Cosentino
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.
Segment 3 | Have Your Say
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.
Get the Canadiens Connection!
Use our single link here (https://canadiensconnection.fm/listen) to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.
Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter (https://twitter.com/HabsConnection), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/habsconnection/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/habsconnection/)
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 (https://www.canadiensconnection.fm/).
Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio
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 (https://twitter.com/RocketSports)) with Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule (https://twitter.com/flyersrule)). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.
Who has been a guest on Canadiens Connection
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Chris Peters
Russ Cohen
Sam Cosentino
Jerome Berube
Patrick Williams
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
317,681
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.3 / 5
11 ratings
Spotify
3.8 / 5
57 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
87
Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
89
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