⦁ Habs returned to practice this week welcoming players recovered from injury.

⦁ Three Montreal Canadiens are playing for medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

⦁ Two Canadiens prospects have been nominated for goaltender of the year in the NCAA.

Can the Habs navigate their way through the most intense part of their season and come out with a solid shot in the playoffs?

1. Canadiens upcoming events.
2. Canadiens Connection 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?
3. Listener's texts and emails.

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⦁ Juraj Slafkovsky is dominating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

⦁ Four Canadiens prospects have grabbed the spotlight this week in the NCAA and KHL.

⦁ Jacob Fowler and the Laval Rocket extend their winning streak.

With Kent Hughes quietly working the phones over the Olympic break, will the Montreal Canadiens make a major move before the trade deadline?

1. Canadiens upcoming events.
2. Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which player potentially acquired by Kent Hughes at the NHL trade deadline would move the needle for the Montreal Canadiens?
3. Listener's texts and emails.

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A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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.

⦁ Canadiens waive a forward and assign him to the Laval Rocket.

⦁ A new coach was added to the organization's staff.

⦁ Montreal will be well-represented at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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?

1. Canadiens upcoming events.
2. Canadiens Connection question of the week: How should the Montreal Canadiens approach the trade deadline – be patient or aggressive?
3. Listener's texts and emails.

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A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.

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.