⦁ Montreal Canadiens second line is driving success and receiving praise.

⦁ Which Canadiens prospect turned heads again with another incredible performance?

⦁ A special honor is announced for a coach in the Canadiens organization.

Where are the Montreal Canadiens in their rebuild and where are they going next? We're breaking down the general manager's press conference comments.

1. Canadiens upcoming events.
2. Canadiens Connection question of the week: Based on Kent Hughes’ comments, which player could be a possible trade target that would fit the GM’s vision?
3. Listener's texts and emails.

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⦁ Juraj Slafkovsky earns NHL Star of the Week honors.

⦁ Which Canadiens players will play at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games? Who was snubbed?

⦁ Do the Habs have the best prospect at the 2026 World Junior Championship?

We’re taking a moment to objectively assess where the Canadiens actually are right now — not where we hoped they’d be in October, and not where we fear they might end up in April, but what this team has shown us through half a season.

1. Canadiens upcoming events.
2. Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which part of the Canadiens’ game do you feel best about at midseason — and which area concerns you most for the second half?
3. Listener's texts and emails.

Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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 rookies solidify the team's goaltending.

⦁ Who is the latest player to be added to the injury list?

⦁ Five prospects represent their countries and the Habs at World Junior Championship.

Three very different headlines captured the attention of Habs fans this week and ended up telling us a lot about the mood around this team right now.

1. Canadiens upcoming events.
2. Canadiens Connection question of the week: Has Jacob Fowler’s early success changed how you feel about the Canadiens’ goaltending plan this season?
3. Listener's texts and emails.

Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app.

Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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.