⦁ Montreal Canadiens select a power forward in the first round of the NHL Draft.

⦁ Hall of Fame, Order of Canada, and Citizen of Honor recognition for Canadiens.

⦁ A preview of free agent frenzy and the summer trade market for the Habs.

The Montreal Canadiens made strategic selections at the NHL Draft to add to their prospect pool but did they miss an opportunity to make a blockbuster deal?

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: What grade would you give the Canadiens' performance at the 2026 NHL Draft? Are you still hopeful that Kent Hughes will make a major trade this summer?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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⦁ Latest mock draft has the Canadiens selecting a power forward in the first round.

⦁ A Canadiens prospect is named CHL defenseman of the year.

⦁ Which Canadiens players have the most inefficient contracts?

Is Canadiens GM Kent Hughes set to make a blockbuster trade at the NHL Draft or will they continue to add talent to their prospect pipeline?

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: If the Canadiens trade their first-round pick, who is your trade target? And which top prospect would you be willing to part with?
• 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 players receive additional honors from the NHL this week.

⦁ A key prospect arrives in Montreal for a busy summer of training.

⦁ The AHL recognizes a Laval Rocket defenseman as a top prospect.

Replacing the head coach of the Laval Rocket isn't just about filling a vacancy. It's about fulfilling the Montreal Canadiens' goal of becoming a perennial Stanley Cup contender.

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which Canadiens prospects currently developing in Laval would you like to see crack the Habs' opening night lineup?
• 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.

⦁ The details of the nixed deal at the NHL trade deadline are known.

⦁ Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield received special honors from the league this week.

⦁ Who is potentially available for the Habs this summer and who is not?

In all that was said in Habs' press availabilities this week, there were very clear messages as to where the Montreal Canadiens are pivoting forward.

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: What do you believe is the organization's biggest priority heading into next season?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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⦁ One Canadiens prospects has an opportunity to win the 2026 Memorial Cup.

⦁ The NHL has provided a lump sum to the Montreal Canadiens for reaching the third round.

⦁ Who will be the Canadiens three stars of the playoffs?

We take our listeners through a series of ten observations about this Habs postseason appearance and try to make sense out of what went wrong, what went right, and what needs to happen for this team to take the next step forward.

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: What are the biggest things standing between the Canadiens and a Stanley Cup Final appearance?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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⦁ Two Canadiens prospects participating in the 2026 Memorial Cup.

⦁ A mock draft suggests Montreal could add something different to their player pool.

⦁ Who will be the Canadiens three stars of the week?

Is the Montreal Canadiens Cup contending window opening much earlier than expected and do they have an opportunity to deliver another stunning upset?

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: What’s the biggest reason to believe in this Canadiens team right now?
• Listener's texts and emails.

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⦁ Beck, Xhekaj, Engstrom and Reinbacher were added to the Canadiens playoff roster.

⦁ A Montreal Canadiens prospect is heading to the CHL Memorial Cup.

⦁ Two Canadiens prospects are representing their countries at the IIHF World Championships.

On this week's show, we explain the three biggest things the Montreal Canadiens still need to learn about closing out an NHL playoff series.

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which player best represents the mentality the Canadiens need right now?
• 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.

⦁ Montreal faces a whole new challenge in round 2 of the NHL playoffs.

⦁ Canadiens prospect wins two major awards in the WHL.

⦁ Laval Rocket on the brink in their Calder Cup playoff series.

The Buffalo Sabres pose a much different challenge in the second round NHL playoff series. What must the Montreal Canadiens do to advance?

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection question of the week: What’s the biggest thing the Canadiens need to do to beat the Buffalo Sabres?
• 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.