# Five Tough Questions Facing the Montreal Canadiens | Canadiens Connection ep 384

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Podcast: [Canadiens Connection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canadiens-connection-639327)
Published: 2026-01-24T19:23:00+00:00
Episode link: https://canadiensconnection.fm/episode/five-tough-questions-facing-the-montreal-canadiens-canadiens-connection-ep-384
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## Resource

This Week’s Show | Five Tough Questions Facing the Montreal Canadiens Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ How has Kirby Dach fit in after his long absence from the lineup? ⦁ Canadiens 2025 draft selections are making an impact. ⦁ Outside the crease: from goalie goals to goalie fights. Segment 2 | Tackling 5 Issues Being Debated by Habs Fans Right Now From Sam Montembeault and the state of the defense, to player usage, David Reinbacher's development in Laval and some looming decisions for Kent Hughes -- Patrik Laine -- these are the issues that feel unresolved — and impossible to ignore. Segment 3 | Have Your Say Canadiens upcoming events. Canadiens Connection question of the week: Has Sam Montembeault done enough to convince you his goaltending struggles are behind him? Listener's texts and emails. Get the Canadiens Connection! 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 . Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio 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.

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