# Habs Defending As a Team: Canadiens Evolving Defensive Identity | Canadiens Connection ep 379

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Podcast: [Canadiens Connection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canadiens-connection-639327)
Published: 2025-12-20T21:12:00+00:00
Episode link: https://canadiensconnection.fm/episode/habs-defending-as-a-team-canadiens-evolving-defensive-identity-canadiens-connection-ep-379
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Duration seconds: 5623

## Resource

This Week’s Show | Habs Defending As a Team: Canadiens Evolving Defensive Identity Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Canadiens reacquire defensive forward Phil Danault from the Kings. ⦁ How did goaltender Sam Montembeault look in the AHL with Laval? ⦁ Canadiens place two players on long-term injured reserve. What does it mean? Segment 2 | Canadiens Turn Attention to Improving Team Defense How do Phil Danault, Jakub Dobes and Adam Engström help the Montreal Canadiens to improve team defense? Segment 3 | Have Your Say Canadiens upcoming events. Canadiens Connection question of the week: Where should Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes look to upgrade the Canadiens defensive game next: forwards, defense, goaltending, or coaching? 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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