The Canadiens' Silent Trade Deadline: What Happened?
When the NHL trade deadline passed, the Montreal Canadiens had made no moves — despite teams around them in the standings improving their rosters. In this episode, we break down deadline day from a Canadiens perspective, including the long wait after 3:00 p.m., comments from GM Kent Hughes, and what it means that rivals like the Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, and Columbus Blue Jackets made moves while Montreal stood pat. Was this disciplined patience… or a missed opportunity in a tight playoff race?
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: After this deadline, are you more or less confident that the Montreal Canadiens will make the playoffs? And win a round?
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00:00 - Show Open
02:02 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
04:44 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
36:13 - Big Topic: Another Quiet Trade Deadline for Kent Hughes and the Habs: What Happened?
55:17 - Fan Question of the Week
59:29 - Reading YOUR comments!
#Habs #GoHabsGo #Canadiens
About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: Did Kent Hughes display patience and a commitment to the Montreal Canadiens rebuild at the NHL trade deadline or did he miss an opportunity in a competitive playoff race?
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09.03.2026 15:38
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Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Preview: What's In Play?
The NHL Trade Deadline is approaching, and the Montreal Canadiens face important decisions. In this episode, we preview what could happen with Kent Hughes and the Habs — including Patrik Laine’s future, potential changes on defense, the bottom-six forward logjam, and whether Montreal will buy, sell, or stay strategic.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What should be the top priority for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens at the NHL trade deadline this week?
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00:00 - Show Open
01:10 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
03:28 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
21:16 - Big Topic: Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Primer: What’s in Play?
38:39 - Fan Question of the Week
#Habs #GoHabsGo #Canadiens
About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: Will Kent Hughes be able to be aggressive at the NHL trade deadline or just prudent as the Montreal Canadiens seek to advance their plan for now and the future?
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02.03.2026 14:35
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Canadiens' Playoff Push: Will They Survive the Stretch Run?
Can the Montreal Canadiens withstand the pressure of the NHL stretch run? In this episode, we break down the Canadiens’ sprint to the playoffs, examining schedule difficulty, Atlantic Division competition, five back-to-backs, returning injured players, trade deadline implications, and potential lineup combinations.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which factor worries you most in the Canadiens playoff push: a) the schedule/fatigue/injury potential, b) Habs roster depth, or c) Atlantic division rivals playing desperate?
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00:00 - Show Open
01:06 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
04:58 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
36:13 - Big Topic: Montreal Canadiens: Sprint to the NHL Playoffs Will be Intense
52:31 - Fan Question of the Week
56:17 - Reading YOUR Comments!
#Habs #GoHabsGo #Canadiens
About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: Can the Habs navigate their way through the most intense part of their season and come out with a solid shot in the playoffs?
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23.02.2026 14:03
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THIS Trade Makes Sense for Montreal | Canadiens Deadline Analysis
The Montreal Canadiens are surrounded by trade rumors, speculation, and nonstop chatter. Is Kent Hughes quietly working the phones? This episode analyzes Canadiens trade scenarios, front office strategy, and what might actually make sense for Montreal.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which player potentially acquired by Kent Hughes at the NHL trade deadline would move the needle for the Montreal Canadiens?
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00:00 - Show Open
01:36 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:33 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
35:32 - Big Topic: Speculation Season: Reading the Trade Signals Around the Montreal Canadiens
49:50 - Fan Question of the Week
53:25 - Reading YOUR Comments!
#Habs #GoHabsGo #Canadiens
About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: With Kent Hughes quietly working the phones over the Olympic break, will the Montreal Canadiens make a major move before the trade deadline?
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16.02.2026 14:28
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Should the Canadiens Practice Patience or Go All Out? Mapping the Habs' Next Moves
With the Olympic break underway, we take a step back and evaluate the Montreal Canadiens through 57 games this season. From the end of the trade freeze to the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline, we break down key dates ahead, assess the Canadiens’ needs at every position, and discuss what Kent Hughes should — and shouldn’t — prioritize as the next phase of the season approaches.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How should the Montreal Canadiens approach the trade deadline – be patient or aggressive?
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00:00 - Show Open
03:38 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
07:20 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
35:00 - Big Topic: Between Now and the Trade Deadline: Mapping the Montreal Canadiens’ Next Critical Decisions
01:01:15 - Fan Question of the Week
01:04:41 - Reading YOUR Comments!
#Habs #GoHabsGo #Canadiens
About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: We’re looking at the Montreal Canadiens through 57 games, identifying what this team actually needs at each position, and asking the hard question: what should be addressed at the trade deadline — and what should be left alone?
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09.02.2026 15:29
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Why the Canadiens HAD to Fire Their Goaltending Coach
The Montreal Canadiens have made a major change behind the bench, firing goaltending coach Eric Raymond and promoting Marco Marciano from Laval as interim goaltending coach. What went wrong in net this season? Who deserves blame — and what does this move mean for goaltender development, trust, and the future of the position in Montreal? We break down the decision, Jeff Gorton’s “new voice” comments, and where Canadiens goaltending goes from here.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who are you most comfortable with as the Canadiens goaltending tandem for the rest of the season? Jakub Dobes, Sam Montembeault, Jacob Fowler, Kaapo Kahkonen (pick 2) Who should get the most starts?
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00:00 - Show Open
03:40 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:57 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
35:44 - Big Topic: The Montreal Canadiens’ Goaltending Reset: Accountability, Change, and the Road Ahead
01:18:53 - Fan Question of the Week
01:23:08 - Reading YOUR Comments!
#Habs #GoHabsGo #Canadiens
About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: What’s actually gone wrong with Habs goaltending, how much blame belongs where, and whether this move is about fixing the present, protecting the future, or both?
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02.02.2026 14:07
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'A New Voice' in the Canadiens Crease: What Went Wrong, What Comes Next? | Canadiens Connection ep 385
This Week’s Show | 'A New Voice' in the Canadiens Crease: What Went Wrong, What Comes Next?
Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News
⦁ Canadiens roster is getting healthy. What happens to the lineup?
⦁ Habs management makes a significant change to the coaching staff.
⦁ Montreal's successes from rink to rebuild. Checking the rankings.
Segment 2 | The Montreal Canadiens’ Goaltending Reset: Accountability, Change, and the Road Ahead
What’s actually gone wrong with Habs goaltending, how much blame belongs where, and whether this move is about fixing the present, protecting the future, or both?
Segment 3 | Have Your Say
* Canadiens upcoming events.
* Canadiens Connection question of the week: Who are you most comfortable with as the Canadiens goaltending tandem for the rest of the season? Jakub Dobes, Sam Montembeault, Jacob Fowler, Kaapo Kahkonen (pick 2) Who should get the most starts?
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31.01.2026 21:32
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Five Questions the Canadiens Can’t Dodge Right Now
We’re back to the questions Canadiens fans keep asking. From Sam Montembeault and the team’s defensive structure to player usage, development in Laval, and looming roster decisions, we tackle five hot-button issues shaping the conversation around the Habs right now.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Has Sam Montembeault done enough to convince you his goaltending struggles are behind him?
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00:00 - Show Open
02:24 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
06:12 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
33:22 - Big Topic: Tackling 5 Issues Being Debated by Habs Fans Right Now
01:06:53 - Fan Question of the Week
01:10:35 - Reading YOUR Comments!
#Habs #GoHabsGo #Canadiens
About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: From Sam Montembeault and the state of the defense, to player usage, David Reinbacher's development in Laval and some looming decisions for Kent Hughes -- Patrik Laine -- these are the issues that feel unresolved — and impossible to ignore.
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26.01.2026 14:02
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Who Gets Cut When Everyone's Healthy? The Canadiens’ Toughest Lineup Decisions Yet
With key players returning from injury, the Montreal Canadiens are facing some of their most important lineup decisions of the season. Will performance and merit truly drive those choices — or will other factors take priority? We break down what’s at stake, and what these decisions will reveal about the direction of the team.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who risks losing their spot in the lineup once the roster is fully healthy?
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00:00 - Show Open
02:53 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:07 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
43:07 - Big Topic: The Return of Injured Players Forces Difficult Roster Decisions for the Habs
01:10:24 - Fan Question of the Week
#Habs #GoHabsGo #Canadiens
About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: With the return of Montreal Canadiens injured players, roster spots are tightening and lineup decisions are being debated. Who actually deserves to play?
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19.01.2026 14:24
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Signals and Strategy: Where Kent Hughes Sees the Habs Going From Here
The Montreal Canadiens' general manager recently took to the microphone for an organizational update to kick off 2026. There were no bombshells — but there were signals. Kent Hughes’ latest media availability offered insight into how the Canadiens view their progress, their young core, and the challenges ahead. We analyze what this tells us about the organization’s priorities as the season moves forward.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Based on Kent Hughes’ comments, which player could be a possible trade target that would fit the GM’s vision?
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00:00 - Show Open
01:46 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:02 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
47:20 - Big Topic: Kent Hughes’ Vision for the Canadiens’ Second Half and Beyond
01:09:48 - Fan Question of the Week
01:13:50 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!
#Habs #GoHabsGo #Canadiens
About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: Where are the Montreal Canadiens in their rebuild and where are they going next? We're breaking down the general manager's press conference comments.
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12.01.2026 14:18
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Canadiens Midseason Evaluation: What We've Learned About the 2025-26 Habs
The Montreal Canadiens have reached the midpoint of the 2025-26 NHL season — and now it’s time for an honest evaluation. We break down what the first half has revealed about the Habs, including player performance, team identity, lingering questions, and what must improve in the second half of the season.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which part of the Canadiens’ game do you feel best about at midseason — and which area concerns you most for the second half?
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00:00 - Show Open
01:18 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
03:32 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
42:53 - Big Topic: Where the Habs Stand at Midseason — Progress, Problems, Perspective
01:02:32 - Fan Question of the Week
01:06:31 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!
#Habs #GoHabsGo #Canadiens
About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: We’re taking a moment to objectively assess where the Canadiens actually are right now — not where we hoped they’d be in October, and not where we fear they might end up in April, but what this team has shown us through half a season.
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Canadiens Midseason Evaluation: What We've Learned About the 2025-26 Habs #GoHabsGo #Habs #NHL
05.01.2026 14:03
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A Goaltending Shift and a Bumpy Homecoming: Canadiens Headlines Heated Up Over the Holidays
With the NHL on holiday break last week, the Canadiens weren’t playing — but Habs fans were still paying close attention. This week we break down three holiday headlines that revealed a lot about the mood around the team: Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov skating with fans on Christmas Day, Jacob Fowler’s early NHL success and its impact on Montreal’s goaltending plans, and Phil Danault’s uneven return to Montreal. What do these stories really say about expectations, patience, and identity for Habs fans and the Montreal Canadiens?
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Has Jacob Fowler’s early success changed how you feel about the Canadiens’ goaltending plan this season?
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00:00 - Show Open
01:37 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
06:08 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
47:20 - Big Topic: Three Holiday Headlines Reveal Mood of Habs Fans
01:09:42 - Fan Question of the Week
01:13:03 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!
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About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: Three very different headlines captured the attention of Habs fans this week and ended up telling us a lot about the mood around this team right now.
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A Goaltending Shift and a Bumpy Homecoming: Canadiens Headlines Heated Up Over the Holidays #GoHabsGo #Habs #NHL
29.12.2025 14:18
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Protecting the Puck: What "Good Defense" ACTUALLY Looks Like For the Canadiens
Defense isn’t just about defensemen. In this episode, we break down how the Montreal Canadiens are defending through goaltending, the blue line, and responsible forward play — and what that tells us about the team’s evolving identity and long-term stability.
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00:00 - Show Open
02:34 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:41 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
48:02 - Big Topic: Canadiens Turn Attention to Improving Team Defense
01:20:04 - Fan Question of the Week
01:24:33 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!
#Habs #GoHabsGo #Canadiens
About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: How do Phil Danault, Jakub Dobes and Adam Engström help the Montreal Canadiens to improve team defense?
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22.12.2025 14:38
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Fowler's NHL Debut Was ELECTRIC! Now What Comes Next for the Canadiens?
Jacob Fowler’s NHL debut stole the spotlight — but his recall has created a fragile situation for the Montreal Canadiens. We break down how goaltending, team structure, coaching decisions, and roster stability are now tightly connected, and why the next steps could determine whether this house of cards holds… or collapses.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What’s the bigger risk right now for the Canadiens: damaging Fowler’s development, or continuing to lose credibility with the current roster and coaching staff?
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00:00 - Show Open
01:56 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:07 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
43:01 - Big Topic: Celebrating Jacob Fowler’s NHL Debut vs. the Risk Behind Montreal’s Goaltending Gamble
01:18:23 - Fan Question of the Week
01:22:03 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!
#Habs #GoHabsGo #Canadiens
About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: Jacob Fowler was sensational in his NHL debut providing a temporary distraction from the Montreal Canadiens' ongoing issues with goaltending, defensive systems, and coaching.
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15.12.2025 14:12
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Canadiens Fact Check: Separating Truth from Hype in Montreal
This week on Canadiens Connection, we’re putting some of the biggest Montreal Canadiens narratives to the test — True or False style. From management quotes, coaching claims, and media soundbites to fan-driven storylines, we break down seven statements from the season and decide whether they hold up under scrutiny.
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00:00 - Show Open
01:38 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
05:14 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
29:29 - Big Topic: True or False? Debunking the Biggest Talking Points of the Season
58:10 - Fan Question of the Week
01:02:06 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!
#Habs #GoHabsGo #Canadiens
About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: We present some of the loudest, most persistent talking points about the Montreal Canadiens and put them to the test.
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08.12.2025 15:33
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Your Habs Questions Answered: Matheson's Contract, Injuries, Trades, and More!
This week, we’re diving into your questions in a full Habs Mailbag episode. We’re breaking down Mike Matheson’s contract extension, running through a detailed injury report from Dr. Stephen Morris, looking at realistic trade targets for Montreal, and checking in on Jacob Fowler and the future of the Canadiens’ crease.
Have a question for a future Mailbag? Drop it in the comments.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Should Kent Hughes pursue a short-term veteran, or stay patient and wait until top prospects can be added to the core?
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00:00 - Show Open
01:47 - Coming Up On This Week's Show....
03:38 - Habs Week in Review: News, Prospect Report, NHL Updates
46:11 - Big Topic: Canadiens Mailbag: Injuries, Trade Targets, Goaltending and Matheson
01:24:07 - Fan Question of the Week
01:27:33 - Reacting To YOUR Comments!
#Habs #GoHabsGo #Canadiens
About this video: Rick and Amy deliver all of the latest news and notes about the Montreal Canadiens and their prospects! In this week's Big Topic segment: It’s time to dive into the Rocket Sports mailbag and answer questions from you. We invited our listeners to submit questions and you responded. Many of the comments and questions focused on injuries, trade targets, coaching, Mike Matheson and the Canadiens goaltending situation. Rocket Sports medical consultant Dr. Stephen Morris joins the show.
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Your Habs Questions Answered: Matheson's Contract, Injuries, Trades, and More! #GoHabsGo #Habs #NHL
01.12.2025 14:03
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Inside the Habs Mailbag: Injuries, Trade Targets, Goaltending | Canadiens Connection ep 376
This Week’s Show | Inside the Habs Mailbag: Injuries, Trade Targets, Goaltending
Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News
⦁ Waiver claims, recalls and NHL debuts.
⦁ New contract extension for Mike Matheson with trade protection.
⦁ Do trade bait boards signal that the window is open?
Segment 2 | Canadiens Mailbag: Injuries, Trade Targets, Goaltending and Matheson
It’s time to dive into the Rocket Sports mailbag and answer questions from you. We invited our listeners to submit questions and you responded. Many of the comments and questions focused on injuries, trade targets, coaching, Mike Matheson and the Canadiens goaltending situation. Rocket Sports medical consultant Dr. Stephen Morris joins the show.
Segment 3 | Have Your Say
* Canadiens upcoming events.
* Canadiens Connection question of the week: Should Kent Hughes pursue a short-term veteran, or stay patient and wait until top prospects can be added to the core?
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30.11.2025 00:18
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