Habs News, NHL Returns Aug 1 | Canadiens Connection ep 92

Canadiens Connection

Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

Canadiens Connection is just that – a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

This Week’s Show

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

• The Laval Rocket signing defenceman Nathanel Halbert to one-year, two-way AHL contract for the 2020-21 season.
• The city of Trois-Rivieres announced reaching a deal with Deacon Sports to host ECHL team starting in 2021-22 season.
• Bell Centre ranked second best NHL arena by The Athletic.
• Impact of Coronavirus: 25 Canadiens players on the ice in Brossard for Return-to-Play Phase 2, Bell Sports Complex in Brossard available to the public, and updates from other North American sports leagues.

Segment 2: The Big Topic - Return-to-Play Plan and CBA Extension

• The NHL and NHLPA ratified a four-year extension to the CBA and the return to play plan. Chris and Rick discuss the details of the agreement and how it affects the Canadiens.

Segment 3: Have Your Say

• Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Habs hockey is back on August 1st as the Canadiens meet the Penguins in a best-of-five qualifying series. Will you be watching summer NHL hockey?
• Listener's calls and texts

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