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Episode Synopsis
This Week’s ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League NewsCheck out news Headlines posts at AllHabs.net. Welcome to Season 5 of the Canadiens Connection!Roster news - The Montreal Canadiens will play eight preseason games this Fall beginning on Monday, September 26th. Sean Burke was named Director of Goaltending and NHL Goaltending Coach for the Vegas Golden Knights.Habs prospect report - Laval Rocket assistant coach Kelly Buchberger was inducted into the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame. Saint John Sea Dogs beat Hamilton Bulldogs to win the Memorial Cup. Arber Xhekaj was named to the Memorial Cup All-Star Team.Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone - Montreal.Hockey news and notes: Hockey Hall of Fame announced its class of 2022: Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin, Roberto Luongo, Daniel Alfredsson, Riikka Sallinen and Herb Carnegie.Segment 2: BIG Topic - The Final CountdownThe tension is rising with just a few days left until the Montreal Canadiens make their selection with the first overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. What's the latest?TSN's Bob McKenzie released his final draft rankings with Juraj Slafkovsky taking the number one spot.Segment 3: Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events.Canadiens Connection Question of the Week.Listener's texts and emails.Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioCanadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with Michael Spinella (@TheSpinella), Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) and Chris G (@ChrisHabs360). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.Get the Canadiens Connection!Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, InstagramSearch for "Canadiens Connection" from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! Use our single link below on any device to locate subscription links to major podcast apps.Subscribe to Canadiens ConnectionShare the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast!If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).
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