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Longtime Montreal-based reporter Joey Alfieri shares his perspective on the GM Marc Bergevin and the Canadiens' interest in Winnipeg Jets forward Pierre-Luc Dubois, and who is untouchable in Montreal's lineup. For more from Alfieri on Bonfire Sports, check out the Pregame Show ahead of Blue Bombers and Alouettes. BonfireSports.ca

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick are joined by The Athletic's Julian McKenzie to discuss the disappointing performance from the Montreal Canadiens following their Stanley Cup run, who will be the next general manager, divide between owner Geoff Molson and former GM Marc Bergevin, and what's next for Carey Price (1:15). Former NHL goalie and Dailyfaceoff.com analyst Mike McKenna stops by to chat about not being able to witness the best American players come together for the Olympics, how Jack Campbell has become an elite goaltender with the Maple Leafs, and if the Anaheim Ducks are real contenders for the Stanley Cup (24:22). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

This Week's ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League NewsCheck out news Headlines posts every week day at http://allhabs.net/ (AllHabs.net).  Roster news - Brett Kulak, Mathieu Perreault and Chris Wideman returned to the lineup after recovering from injuries. Joel Edmundson met with doctors and will be evaluated further in coming days. Mike Hoffman has returned to practice with the team. Carey Price skated on his own without equipment this week. Brendan Gallagher and Sami Niku tested positive for COVID-19 and are quarantining for 10 days (missing five games). Josh Anderson suffered an upper-body injury and will be out for two to four weeks. Jeff Petry did not travel to Nashville due to an upper-body injury. Alexander Romanov broke his nose in Thursday's game against the Avalanche. Canadiens have recalled Laurent Dauphin and Corey Schueneman (0 GP-NHL) from the Laval Rocket. Habs prospect report - Updates on the Laval Rocket. Habs prospects Kaiden Guhle and Joshua Roy were invited to Team Canada's World Junior Selection Camp. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out https://www.thepresszone.fm/ (The Press Zone - Montreal). Molson cleans house - Geoff Molson fired EVP & GM Marc Bergevin, Assistant GM Trevor Timmins and Senior VP Communications & Public Affairs, Paul Wilson. Assistant GM Scott Mellanby resigned after Molson reneged on a promised promotion.  Hockey news and notes - A Canadiens fan registered his frustration with the Canadiens by tossing a jersey and a hat on the ice during the game against the Avalanche. It sent shockwaves through the players and fanbase. Segment 2: BIG Topic - The Canadiens new Executive Vice-President is Jeff Gorton. He will help advise Geoff Molson on the selection of a new General Manager. The new GM will have full authority and will report to Molson. Segment 3: Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events. Rocket Sports Movember campaign final update with Michael Spinella and Ben Dankiw. Listener's texts and emails. Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioCanadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (http://www.twitter.com/allhabs (@AllHabs)) with Amy Johnson (https://twitter.com/flyersrule (@FlyersRule)) and Chris G (https://twitter.com/chrishabs360 (@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 https://twitter.com/HabsConnection (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/habsconnection/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/habsconnection/ (Instagram) Search for "Canadiens Connection" from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/rocket-sports-radio/id1286574860?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts (iTunes)) https://open.spotify.com/show/2SHpmnrTsx8Jll1Yf99qAJ?si=mWDPeR2cSyKHzBvwXugTRw (Spotify) https://overcast.fm/itunes1286574860/rocket-sports-radio (Overcast) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rocket-sports-radio (Stitcher) https://castbox.fm/channel/id3054454 (Castbox) https://pca.st/71oN (Pocket Casts) https://radiopublic.com/canadiens-connection-69AMww (RadioPublic) https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Rocket-Sports-Radio-p1039405/ (TuneIn) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmxvZ3RhbGtyYWRpby5jb20vcm9ja2V0c3BvcnRzL3BvZGNhc3Q (Google Podcasts) Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast! Support this podcast

With the big news in the headlines about the Habs front office cahnges, the Habsworld team came back to talk about them all in their newest podcast.  Host Norm Szcyrek was joined by co-hosts Paul MacLeod and Jonathan Rebelo to discuss the state of the Montreal Canadiens; this podcast was recorded the evening of November 30 2021. Here is a breakdown of the topics we discussed: First Period [ 00:00 - 30:37 ]Introductions, Habs trivia Montreal owner cleans house in the front office: gone are GM Marc Bergevin, assistant GMs Trevor Timmins & Scott Mellanby, VP of Communications Paul WilsonFormer GM Jeff Gorton hired as Vice President of Hockey Operations, will oversee & mentor the new GM hiring Discussing Bergevin's regime with the HabsSome potential GM candidates are debated Second Period [ 30:38 - 43:37 ]Rumour that player movements out of Montreal are coming Will veteran players like Gallagher tolerate a "rebuild" or prefer to be traded?Apathy creeping in to fans due to the team's poor startDraft lottery & Shane Wright discussions Third Period [ 43:38 - 1:11:46 ]Improved play of Alexander Romanov, and can he handle more responsibilitiesWill Gorton or the next GM keep coach Ducharme, or hire a replacement? Should Ben Chiarot be traded before the deadline or resigned? Discussing the play of call ups Michael Pezzetta, Ryan Poehling and Cole Caufield  Around the NHL topics including the plight of the Vancouver Canucks, Alexander Ovechkin as the NHL's greatest goal scorer, veterans Evander Kane and Matt Murray put on waivers, ex-Hab Max Pacioretty weighing in on the Bergevin firing.

Det blir mye Montreal i denne podkasten. Ulven og Bakke tar for seg sparkingen av GM Marc Bergevin, ansettelsen av Jeff Gorton og alle andre som nå står uten jobb etter den store "rengjøringen" til eier Goeff Moulson. Og vi ser tilbake på Bergevins tid som GM i Canadiens som mildt sagt har vært hendelsesrik, på godt og vondt. Vi tar en en kjapp tur innom Jack Hughes' kontrakt, at Evander Kane og Matt Murray er sendt til AHL, Brendan Lemiuexs suspensjon og en fantastiske starten på sesongen til Alex Ovechkin. 

Drew Dekes & Annik Lemire  discuss everything you need to know about Geoff Molson's press conference and the Habs' recent front office changes including the firing of GM Marc Bergevin, Trevor Timmins, and Paul Wilson.Now in charge is Jeff Gorton who has been hired as Vice President of Hockey Operations for the Montreal Canadiens, leading to big questions about the future composition of the front office and coaching staff. #montrealcanadiens #habs #geoffmolson

On Episode 43 of the Gluttons For Punishment Podcast, Michael Lepore and Anthony Bruno give their thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs' amazing 14-2-0 run over their last 16 games. They discuss the Leafs sweeping the California road trip, Toronto's goaltending, and Auston Matthews' response to criticism. Bruno and Lepore also give their thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens firing GM Marc Bergevin and Brendan Lemieux biting Brady Tkachuk. Use the promo code GFP to double your first deposit with MyBookie at MyBookie.ag (use this link: https://mybookie.website/joinwithGFP) Get 20% off and free shipping with the promo code GFP20 at MANSCAPED.com YouTube: Gluttons For Punishment Leafs and NHL Podcast TikTok: @anthonymbruno Twitter: @AnthonyMBruno Twitter: @LeporeGFP

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the Brady Tkachuk-Brendan Lemieux biting incident, Tkachuk's blistering postgame comments, and how long a suspension Lemieux should face, Artemi Panarin's perfect glove throw at Brad Marchand at the end of the Boston Bruins-New York Rangers game last Friday, and what sparked the incident to begin with, the reignited Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby debate, Fenway Sports Group purchasing the Pittsburgh Penguins for $900 million, and more.Then, The Athletic's own Arpon Basu joins the show to talk about this tumultuous time for the Montreal Canadiens and discuss the firing of now-former GM Marc Bergevin, Jeff Gorton joining the organization as executive vice president of hockey operations, why it's important that the next GM is bilingual, if the Habs are now in an official rebuild, Carey Price's status, and more.Plus, a brand new Hailbag featuring questions about NHL player participation in the Olympics potentially being in peril and which team currently has the bleakest outlook: Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, or Ottawa Senators, and, to close things out, Multiple Choice Madness questions including who will end up playing more NHL games in the future: Evander Kane or Matt Murray, and which Wednesday night matchup is the most interesting.And, through midnight tonight, you can still get The Athletic's best deal of the year: $1 a month for 12 months when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was a busy weekend around the NHL. The Montreal Canadiens parted ways with GM Marc Bergevin and we are joined by Laura Sabo, co-host of Locked On Canadiens to discuss this surprisng move and where the Habs go from here.Plus Brandon Lemieux of the Los Angeles Kings is now facing a likely suspension after biting an opponent during a fight on Saturday and Sarah Avampato of Locked On Los Angeles Kings joins us to discuss this mess and what will likely happen to Lemieux plus the latest on the Kings progress.And the Evander Kane saga continues in San Jose with J.D. Young, co-host of Locked On Sharks joining us to discuss where Kane will likely end up as the Sharks placed him on waivers plus the keys to San Jose's stronger than expected start this season.All this and more on the Monday edition of the Locked On NHL Podcast with Gil Martin.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne reflect on the incredible month of November for the Toronto Maple Leafs, tying the longest road winning streak in franchise history, and highlight what changed to push the team to the top of the Atlantic Division (12:59).  The fellas then dive into the state of the Montreal Canadiens after parting ways with GM Marc Bergevin, and share their thoughts from Jeff Molson's press conference Monday morning (30:19). Following that, voice of Hockey Night in Canada Craig Simpson looks back on the turnaround for the Leafs, how the early adversity helped pave the way to their recent success, the complete team effort shown Sunday night and debates in if this success will translate to the playoffs (43:27). Before wrapping up, the guys share their thoughts on the Brendan Lemieux-Brady Tkachuk biting incident Saturday night (56:44).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Marc Antoine and Arpon discuss the firing of GM Marc Bergevin, as well as Trevor Timmins and Paul Wilson, and the difficulty of searching for a new GM in-season. Also the hiring of Jeff Gorton as Executive VP of Hockey Operations, where the team could go from here, how will history treat Bergevin, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Murray is now an extremely expensive AHL player. We discuss a little football from Sunday; The sons of two former NHL stars get nasty with each other and Brendan Lemieux apparently bites Brady Tkachuk. Then Tkachuk has an epic post game rant about it. Matt Murray is now a very very expensive minor league goalie. The Habs finally fire GM Marc Bergevin and PGA Pioneer Lee Elder passes away.

This was a busy weekend around the NHL. The Montreal Canadiens parted ways with GM Marc Bergevin and we are joined by Laura Sabo, co-host of Locked On Canadiens to discuss this surprisng move and where the Habs go from here. Plus Brandon Lemieux of the Los Angeles Kings is now facing a likely suspension after biting an opponent during a fight on Saturday and Sarah Avampato of Locked On Los Angeles Kings joins us to discuss this mess and what will likely happen to Lemieux plus the latest on the Kings progress. And the Evander Kane saga continues in San Jose with J.D. Young, co-host of Locked On Sharks joining us to discuss where Kane will likely end up as the Sharks placed him on waivers plus the keys to San Jose's stronger than expected start this season. All this and more on the Monday edition of the Locked On NHL Podcast with Gil Martin. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the Brady Tkachuk-Brendan Lemieux biting incident, Tkachuk's blistering postgame comments, and how long a suspension Lemieux should face, Artemi Panarin's perfect glove throw at Brad Marchand at the end of the Boston Bruins-New York Rangers game last Friday, and what sparked the incident to begin with, the reignited Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby debate, Fenway Sports Group purchasing the Pittsburgh Penguins for $900 million, and more. Then, The Athletic's own Arpon Basu joins the show to talk about this tumultuous time for the Montreal Canadiens and discuss the firing of now-former GM Marc Bergevin, Jeff Gorton joining the organization as executive vice president of hockey operations, why it's important that the next GM is bilingual, if the Habs are now in an official rebuild, Carey Price's status, and more. Plus, a brand new Hailbag featuring questions about NHL player participation in the Olympics potentially being in peril and which team currently has the bleakest outlook: Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, or Ottawa Senators, and, to close things out, Multiple Choice Madness questions including who will end up playing more NHL games in the future: Evander Kane or Matt Murray, and which Wednesday night matchup is the most interesting. And, through midnight tonight, you can still get The Athletic's best deal of the year: $1 a month for 12 months when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As you polish off your Thanksgiving leftovers, I'll serve up plenty of dessert to satisfy your sports tooth as Episode #226 is primed and ready to go. On deck: (5:39) It was another ho-hum weekend for the NFL after an underwhelming Thanksgiving holiday schedule as the season continues to drag along. I'll highlight the winners (Buffalo & San Francisco) and losers (an early epitaph for my beloved Pittsburgh Steelers) and other key takeaways (The officiating throughout the league. The end of Cam Newton. New England's success. I'm still not sold. I explain why. A look at the Week 13 slate. The first ballot nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and more.) (35:37) The college football season has superseded the NFL, in my opinion, as Jim Harbaugh FINALLY slayed the Ohio State Buckeye dragon as they upend their rivals and their playoff chances in the process. Is it time to celebrate in Ann Arbor? Why this win isn't the end all, be all for the Wolverines? I'll discuss the chances for Alabama as they'll face the #1 team in the country in Georgia. Do they have a shot? Also, will some potential fresh blood in the Final Four bring morePlus, all of the other possibilities for teams to sneak into the top four (i.e. Notre Dame, Oklahoma St. and Baylor) as Conference Championship Week is on the horizon. (49:57) MLB has surprised yours truly as there has been plenty of activity on the transaction front, with the Mets being at the forefront of the free agent party, which delivered four players including three time Cy Young Award winner, Max Scherzer (NOTE: This was made official after recording, but I do share some thoughts on it.) Are the Mets done with improving their team? What other reinforcements do they need to compete? Will the top shortstops (i.e. Carlos Correa, Trevor Story, Corey Seager, Javier Baez) among others, get signed before the Collective Bargaining Agreement expires at midnight on December 1st? I'll have a hot take on that, as well as, how shrewd were the Tampa Bay Rays were in signing budding superstar, Wander Franco to a long term deal? (Although it comes with a caveat) And I know the Yankees and Brian Cashman are laying in the weeds as I'm sure a blockbuster trade and/or free agent signing is forthcoming. (1:09:17) The NBA season is at the quarter mark. Besides the Warriors being a top story to date, the Suns have been scorching out West nipping at the heels of Golden State. The East has been a log jam early on as 13 teams are separated by six games. There was no fallout from the Pistons and Lakers second go round, where Isaiah Stewart and LeBron James were suspended last week, but will there be any carryover in Miami as Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris re-acquaint themselves after their run-in a few weeks back in Denver? (1:13:52) College basketball talk before December? You better believe it as I'll get into Gonzaga's busy week where they destroy #2 UCLA (which was a far cry from the Final Four game back in April) but then lose a tight one against #5 Duke. Even #4 Kansas was upset by Dayton as the sport is looking to take a page out of what the college football season has exhibited to this point. (1:17:40) The Islanders season has now taken a turn for the worse as they've played more home games than they've won AND scored goals combined! (Four home games, three goals scored, zero games won) Now, with a COVID outbreak throughout the team that's postponed a few games from their schedule, it begs the question. Is this break a blessing or a curse? The Canadiens front office has cleaned house as GM Marc Bergevin has been fired where assistant GM, Scott Mellanby, stepped down abruptly. Is there something going on in Montreal that we don't know about? And where will former Sharks forward, Evander Kane end up, now that he's a free agent? 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Tonight Andrew Berkshire is joined by hockey analyst, researcher, and hot take aficiando; Chris Watkins.On twitter, you can follow Andrew at @AndrewBerkshire, and you can follow Chris at @yolo_pinyato.After some audio issues to start the stream, Andrew and Chris break down the Canadiens' 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, but not before wading into the breaking news that the Montreal Canadiens have been granted permission to speak to Jeff Gorton for a job in their hockey operations department, that assistant general manager Scott Mellanby resigned today, and that GM Marc Bergevin learned about both moves at the same time as the general public did on social media.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben and Stephen are joined by Ren Lavoie from TVA Sports (1:38) to discuss how Montreal Canadiens' expectations have completely bottomed out and his recent chat with GM Marc Bergevin. Then to Vancouver with Iain Macintyre (16:16 ) to chat about how the Canucks were projected to be a team battling for a playoff spot and all the pressure has been on Elias Petterson. Finally, Joshua Kloke from The Athletic (28:01) weighs in on if Toronto or Edmonton will one day host the World Cup.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

This Week's ShowSegment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League NewsRoster news - Mathieu Perreault had a second surgery to his eye which will push back his return. Adam Brooks was placed on waivers on Tuesday and claimed by the Golden Knights the following day. Cole Caufield was recalled from Laval on Thursday. Alex Belzile was assigned to the Rocket. Cayden Primeau received his first two starts of the season. Mattias Norlinder made his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Carey Price skated alone at Bell Sports Complex this week. Joel Edmundson will participate in morning skate on Saturday but will not play. On Friday, the Canadiens announced that GM Marc Bergevin had tested positive for COVID-19. Habs prospect report - Updates on the Laval Rocket. Trois Rivieres Lions (ECHL) update.. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out https://www.thepresszone.fm/ (The Press Zone - Montreal). Quotes of the Week Hockey news and notes - Premier Francois Legault announced a committee to study increasing the number of young people playing hockey. Segment 2: BIG Topic - View From the TopPierre LeBrun interviewed Marc Bergevin on Friday to discuss the struggles of the Canadiens and on his future. Segment 3: Have Your SayCanadiens upcoming events. New voices: Interview with Rocket Sports contributor Michael Spinella Rocket Sports Movember campaign update. https://movember.com/t/allhabs Listener's texts and emails. Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports RadioCanadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens (http://www.twitter.com/allhabs (@AllHabs)) with Amy Johnson (https://twitter.com/flyersrule (@FlyersRule)) and Chris G (https://twitter.com/chrishabs360 (@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 https://twitter.com/HabsConnection (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/habsconnection/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/habsconnection/ (Instagram) Search for "Canadiens Connection" from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/rocket-sports-radio/id1286574860?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts (iTunes)) https://open.spotify.com/show/2SHpmnrTsx8Jll1Yf99qAJ?si=mWDPeR2cSyKHzBvwXugTRw (Spotify) https://overcast.fm/itunes1286574860/rocket-sports-radio (Overcast) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/rocket-sports-radio (Stitcher) https://castbox.fm/channel/id3054454 (Castbox) https://pca.st/71oN (Pocket Casts) https://radiopublic.com/canadiens-connection-69AMww (RadioPublic) https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Rocket-Sports-Radio-p1039405/ (TuneIn) https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmxvZ3RhbGtyYWRpby5jb20vcm9ja2V0c3BvcnRzL3BvZGNhc3Q (Google Podcasts) Share the Canadiens Connection on social media. And we would be grateful for your 5-star rating for the podcast! Support this podcast

Arpon Basu and Marc Antoine Godin discuss GM Marc Bergevin's comments Wendesday about the Canadiens bad start and the level of urgency the organization feels, while drawing comparisons to 2017. Also, a discussion about the GM's contract situation, and more. Plus, the duo are joined by Sara Civian to discuss Jesperi Kotkaniemi's upcoming first game back in Montreal since becoming a member of the Hurricanes, how the crowd may receive him, and how he is fitting in in Carolina. Get an annual subscription to The Athletic for $3.99/month: theathletic.com/athleticsupport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex flies solo in the first installment of 'Raw Takes', TSP's unfiltered bonus episodes. He bemoans his Montreal Canadiens defeat at the hands of the the "Champa Bay" Lightning, and praises the prowess of goaltenders Carey Price and Conn Smythe winner Andrei Vasilevsky. Alex discusses Lauren Thiesen's thought-provoking article on Defector that ponders how good the Habs truly are, briefly touches on the key decisions GM Marc Bergevin needs to make this offseason, and what the future holds for this upstart team.

Three years ago the Montreal Canadiens were sitting at the bottom of the NHL standings and ripe for a rebuild. Instead of blowing up the team, GM Marc Bergevin looked West, to the expansion Vegas Golden Knights, for a different approach to constructing his roster. Now as the Habs and Knights face off in the Stanley Cup Semifinals, the Athletic's Arpon Basu tells us how Bergevin managed to rebuild the Canadiens in the Knights image and why that just might have saved his job.You can read Arpon Basu's story about the Canadiens here: https://theathletic.com/2647540/2021/06/11/a-look-at-how-the-canadiens-were-built-reveals-road-map-drawn-by-the-golden-knights/

Conor, Shaun and Eric discuss the Habs' sweep of the Winnipeg Jets, the pressure on GM Marc Bergevin and of course, get to their fab four...frozen treats!

NHL Topics: Here’s our weekly snapshot.News:Fans are returning to the NHL rinks. Rates are going down, but all of NY state is allowing 10% in all arenas. Rangers had fans on Thursday. Isles and Sabres on Sunday. Canada will probably not have fans this season (3% vaccinated in Canada, want 70%). Claude Julien was fired as head coach of the Canadiens on Wednesday despite his team being in a playoff spot at 9-5-4. Won only 2 of their last 8 and were 8 pts behind the Leafs for 1st. Dominique Ducharme was named interim coach and the team also added Alex Burrows to the staff. The Habs also fired Kirk Muller who served as HC while Julien had surgery for a heart procedure while in the playoffs. GM Marc Bergevin is in the hot seat as well after an extremely busy off season (added Allen, Edmundson, Toffoli, Anderson, etc.) as he only has this current year on his contract. Ducharme is considered an up and coming coach, but how will the organization view him in the offseason? Who’s next? DJ Smith in Ott, Blashill in DET, Krueger in Buff, Torts in CBJ, Hynes in Nashville?Sabres star C Jack Eichel was removed from the lineup during warmups on Thursday against the Devils. Coach Ralph Krueger said it was an injury. Eichel came out and contradicted his HC’s statement and said it was an injury from the Devils game on Tuesday and the team knew he would be out. Eichel returned in Sunday’s loss to the Flyers after missing 2 games. Eichel was also the #2 ranked player on the big board. Many execs think he will be traded by the deadline and a few said the Rangers definitely. Darren Dreger reported that Eichel had officially asked for a trade. Per Dreger “There’s some who wonder if Eichel’s hurt, but his body language and the way he’s playing doesn’t look good at all”. Could he pull a James Harden?Another Buffalo player that continues to have issues with the team is Jeff Skinner. He was sat for 3 consecutive games (returned Sunday and skated 12 mins) and his agent, Don Meehan (one of the top guys out there) had a talk with GM Kevyn Adams on their options. Skinner has a NMC and is owed 54 million over the next 6 seasons. If they were to buy him out, they would owe 37 million over 12 years. Skinner might have to waive his NMC or allow more teams into the list if he wants out. Panarin still a week away at least as he deals with the fallout from the Russian story about his domestic violence incident. Many players, the KHL and law enforcement officials have come out and said it is not true. Many NHL execs, including Steve Yzerman, want the draft to be pushed back so the 2021 prospects have a chance to play. The teams also want scouts in the building. Lundqvist posted a video of his skating and making saves. Says it will be months before he can say if he will play again. Just good to see him out there and in pads. Pretty funny occurrence last week. There was a 3:36 sec delayed penalty against the Kings vs the Blues. Possibly a new record (not recorded). Torry Krug with 2:53 sec shift. Elliot Friedman relayed a story about Gary Galley and Rob Blake. Galley was playing for the Kings and had a shift that was closing in on 3 minutes. Both him and his D partner were gassed and couldn’t get the puck out of their zone. Blake jumped on the ice and took a too many men penalty. Galley asked him why he did that and Blake said “I just felt really bad for you”. Brett Connolly put on waivers by Cats. Oilers add Stalock off waivers. Binnington went off on SJ players. Went over to the bench after Sharks players made comments. Then attached players on the way out, including goalie Devan Dubnyk. STL is fiery and doing quite well in the absence of Parayko. Jordan Kyrou at 5 on 5 pts per 60 is one of the best in the league. 3 stars of the week:Vasilevskiy - 79 saves on 81 shots, 3-0, .67GAA, .975svpct, 2SO against Canes (x2) and Stars. 2nd behind Fleury on the season in both GAA and SVPCT. P Kane - league leading 3-5-8pts in 3 wins last week, including 400th goal. 2nd in NHL in pts with 11-23-34 in 23 games (McDavid with 40pts). 9th US born player and 100th overall player with 400G. Zuccarello - 2-6-8pts in 4 games to help Wild to 2nd place in West. In 7 games this season, Zucc has 3-8-11pts. NHL announced its fan skills at home contest on TikTok/Instagram. March 1 to April 28, fans can submit videos of themselves performing hockey skills of all levels in any of 5 categories: shootout, accuracy, celly, trick shot and stickhandling. I suggest a video of Steve backhanding a puck to my groin, JJ dangling Kevin or Valvano uppercutting someone (accuracy). Or Dean trucking Schmim. Top Shot phenomenonInjuries:Samsonov and Ristolainen back from Covid protocol. Rumors: Gaudreau is a hot name. 1 yr left for under 7 million. Rumors that Matthew Tkachuk teammates are frustrated by his antics (puck flip and how there is always something with him every game). Thoughts he could be on the block.Habs got calls about Price (Oilers and Avs were the names per sources)...would the Habs deal another HOF goalie to the Avs?Vancouver/Ducks in serious discussions about Vitanen for Danton Heinen. Also Getzlaf will only be dealt if he wants.Hosted By Billy Dean, Little Steve, and SchwimLive In Primetime Radio Virtual Studio#NHL

Montreal defenceman Joel Edmundson signed a 4 year deal with the Habs after they traded for him. Joel says he likes the moves that GM Marc Bergevin made in free agency to improve the team. Joel also says it’ll be a dream come true when he puts the jersey on for the first time as it was his dad’s favorite team growing up.

We have a couple of announcements for you! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Joe Giorno, our September Listener of the Month. He told us what he loved about us, what he didn’t like, and how much we’ve grown. Next week, we will be joined with our October Listener of the Month, followed by former ECHL & Europe player, Colin Mulvey. Joe Thornton has finally signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jumbo was open and honest saying he and the Leafs have been trying for this since 2017. Where does Joe play this upcoming season, and what do we make of all the moves the Leafs have made? What are the expectations? Speaking of which, the people of Montreal should have high ones. GM Marc Bergevin has really put a nice team together and locking in some key pieces. Brendan Gallagher and Jake Allen have both signed and are poised to give the rest of the Canadian teams a run for their money. The speculation of an all Canadian division had us thinking where exactly each team would fall. Among the Leafs and Habs, where do Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, and Winnipeg place with all due respect to Ottawa. We give a little prediction. Remember to subscribe to the show on YouTube or on your podcast app of choice! Use promo code PUCK10 for 10% off your beanbundle subscription. More info at beanbundle.com Like, rate, and subscribe to our YouTube channel - FaceOff Hockey Podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faceoffpuckpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaceOffPuckPod @WriterGiovanni @The__Cack @Mike_Lasko Listen to us on: iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, Overcast, RadioPublic, and more! **Credits** Intro and outro song sample - EA Sports NHL ‘94 theme FaceOff Hockey Podcast does not own any of the images or music used.

In this episode, the guys are joined by two good friends of the podcast, Jonathan Kyriacou (Keer-ee-a-koo) and Adam James to chat about the seven Canadian NHL teams, and what their needs are, as we approach the NHL trade deadline.* For the record, Jon and Adam are the only two guests on the podcast who have made a second appearance. * That’s a pretty high honour if we do say so ourselves.Jonathan Kyriacou:Jon is a well-spoken guy with a great hockey mind. He has experience in scouting and player development for various hockey franchises, including the Wellington Dukes of the OJHL, the Ottawa 67s of the OHL, and even the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL. In this episode, Jon talks about his most recent experience in organizing the Ivy Sports Conference at Western University. During this event, he was fortunate enough to work with a few high-profile names in the NHL community, including Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka, and former NHLer Paul “Biznasty” Bissonnette.Adam James:Adam is a long-time friend of the show. He played over 200 games of Junior hockey over his five year career in the EOJHL and the CCHL2. Adam is also a pretty big fan of the Montreal Canadiens. In this episode, Adam chimes in for some Habs talk, as we discuss the trajectory of the slumping Canadiens, and provide suggestions as to what GM Marc Bergevin should do to address both the short and long-term goals of the hockey club.

This week, the guys were thrilled to welcome to the podcast, the First Lady of the Montreal media, Ms. Chantal Machabee. Chantal was incredibly generous with her time and answers and the interview eventually turned into a conversation. Chantal talked about her career, the Habs, her dream interview and shared a touching story about GM Marc Bergevin. The guys also talked about Bergevin’s media tour, Ryan Poehling going to Laval, the opening night roster and Geoff Molson’s baller move on Twitter. Episode 51 is a great way to start the season. 

In Episode 37, Mike and John got back into the thick of things with an overview of the wild NHL Entry Draft weekend which saw the Habs draft Cole Caufield - billed as the best natural goal scorer in the draft. Former Hab P.K. Subban is on the move, the discussion of whether or not GM Marc Bergevin should try to sign a free agent to address the very few voids on the roster, and, touched on the harsh reality of the cap era. They capped off the episode with very special guest, Mr. Luc Gelinas. Luc spoiled the guys with some great insight into the Habs and unforgettable stories. Twitter: @FFHandsPostcastInstagram: @fromfailinghandspod

John's joined by Eric Engels of Sportsnet and the Boston Globe's Matt Porter to discuss a variety of topics: - GM Marc Bergevin's revival in Montreal - Bounce backs galore: Domi, Drouin, Price - Kotkaniemi tracking towards 1C status - Should Boston break up their top line? - Covering Zdeno Chara day to day

Veteran Tomas Plekanec, waived by GM Marc Bergevin to terminate his contract, has reached the end of his NHL career and will retire as a member of the Canadiens, albeit not under the circumstances he would have wanted. The Athletic Support gives one last hurrah to the team's longest serving player, a title that will now be held by Carey Price. After a decent start to the season, the 31-year old netminder has faltered lately in a way that is reminiscent of last season's struggles. Where do we go from here ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host of Melnick in the Afternoon on TSN 690 in Montreal Mitch Melnick joined Leafs Lunch with Andi Petrillo, Mike Weaver and Dave Feschuk to break down the tough season the Habs have had so far, the move to use Drouin at centre and how the Canadiens can trust GM Marc Bergevin to retool the team.