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This is a must-have fan guide with our favorite reasons to watch Montreal Canadiens hockey this season, including where you should spot hidden gems and where you won't.

Excerpt from 'Habs Hockey Report' of host Amy Johnson commenting on Juraj Slafkovsky's improved play in game one vs the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Hockey analysts are predicting that 2023-24 will be another difficult season for the Montreal Canadiens. The team itself is preaching patience and once again there will be a focus on process not results.

So how can Habs fans not only endure the long season but enjoy it too? We'll take a look at where you will likely spot hidden gems and where you won't.

We present a must-have fan guide with our favorite reasons to watch Habs hockey this season. They are the focus of this week's episode of Canadiens Connection podcast.

In addition, we outline the Canadiens final roster and the options ahead. We shine the Canadiens prospect spotlight on Filip Eriksson. In our quotes of the week we hear from game one combatants Ryan Reaves and Arber Xhekaj. We conclude the show with comments, texts, and emails from you, our loyal Canadiens Connection listeners.

Be sure to listen to these topics and more in the latest episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast. It's episode 265 of our sixth season. Click the link HERE or below in this post.

This Week’s Show: Your Must-Have Guide to Enjoying Habs Hockey this Season

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

  • The Canadiens announced their 23-man roster with Joel Armia, Gustav Lindstrom, Emil Heineman and Mattias Norlinder being loaned to Laval.
  • Habs prospect spotlight on goaltender Filip Eriksson.
  • Quotes of the week come from Ryan Reaves and Arber Xhekaj.

Segment 2 | Our Favorite Reasons to Watch Habs Hockey

  • How can Habs fans both endure a long season but enjoy it too? We'll take a look at where you will likely spot hidden gems and where you won't.

Segment 3 | Have Your Say

  • Canadiens upcoming events.
  • Canadiens Connection question of the week.
  • Listener's texts and emails.

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