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The Weekend HABit: Our All-Star Edition

Written by Gary "Rumble" Whittaker. Posted in Podcasts - Weekend HABit

The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and we take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens,

This podcast is taken from portions of the show which aired on the TSN Radio 990 between 7am and 10am every Saturday and Sunday which includes Producer/TSN Radio 990 reporter Amanda Stein. The podcast includes guest Kyle Roussel from CowhideandRubber.com

Topics discussed:

  • The snubbing of Price by Chara, vice-versa, or overblown?
  • The snubbing of The White House by Tim Thomas
  • Randy Cunneyworth and if he has earned a shot at being a head coach of the Montreal Canadiens or another NHL team.
  • Recent rumours surrounding the potential of trading PK Subban
  • If the Canadiens should/will be buyers or sellers at the NHL trading deadline.
  • Number crunching for Habs playoff hopes… kinda..

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Deep Impact: PreSeason in Mexico

Written by Gary "Rumble" Whittaker. Posted in Podcasts - Spotlight Montreal

The Franchise, which airs on TSN Radio 990 Montreal every Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 10am,  is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco. We take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Impact:

We discuss

  • training camp results from Mexico and latest news and notes surrounding the team
  • interview with Patrick Leduc who is a former Montreal Impact player, and currently reports on the team for RDS and LaPresse
  • Coach Marsch said he wouldn’t necessarily make any cuts directly following the trip to Mexico, but when will he make the decision regarding Pizzolitto, Sebrango and other players who were with the squad last season
  • It's early, but who is most likely to be named captain.
  • Discussion on the potential Designated Players that are rumoured to be in talks: Anelka, Del Piero, Ballack, Luca Toni

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The Weigh In: Kajan Johnson and UFC on Fox 2 reviewed

Written by Gary "Rumble" Whittaker. Posted in Podcasts - The Weigh In

The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 7 am to 10 am on TSN Radio 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode:
  • Guest pro MMA fighter "Ragin" Kajan Johnson who talks about moving to Montreal, an injury he just suffered in training camp, and the possibility of facing TUF alumni Rich Clementi.
  • Guest "Big Win" Don Wilson from TOPMMANEWS.com breaks down the main event from UFC on FOX 2 - Evans vs Davis, Bisping vs Sonnen

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The Weigh In on UFC on FX and UFC on Fox 2

Written by Gary "Rumble" Whittaker. Posted in Podcasts - The Weigh In

The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 7 am to 10 am on TSN Radio 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode:

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The Weekend HABIT: Carey The Bandwagon?

Written by Gary "Rumble" Whittaker. Posted in Podcasts - Weekend HABit

The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and we take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens,

This podcast is taken from portions of the show which aired on the TSN Radio 990 between 7am and 10am every Saturday and Sunday which includes Producer/TSN Radio 990 reporter Amanda Stein. The podcast includes guests Kamal Panesar from HabsAddict.com and Robyn Flynn who working on the Morning Show.

Topics discussed:

  • Habs vs Leafs. Win.. but Carey Price needed to be the star
  • Getting back on the “Habs need to mentor their young” topic
  • Twitter question of the day: where are you as far as the Habs Bandwagon is concerned?? Many different responses!
  • Spacek calls Montreal canadiens environment a Circus, but Gorges is a circus type of guy
  • Should Habs have given interim Captaincy to someone else given Gionta injury
  • Number crunching for Habs playoff hopes… kinda..

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The Franchise on Impact: Training Camp Begins

Written by Gary "Rumble" Whittaker. Posted in Podcasts - Spotlight Montreal

The Franchise, which airs on TSN Radio 990 Montreal every Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 10am,  is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco. We take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Impact:

We discuss

  • news of Jamaican defender Shavar Thomas joins the Impact
  • The team will begin the season with three goaltenders, Donovan Ricketts,
    Evan Busch and Greg Sutton. All three spoke about working with one another.

    The training camp schedule
    • The team is in Mexico
    • tomorrow for two weeks as part of a team bonding experience. Coach Jesse Marsch says cuts won't necessarily be made right after that trip. A handful of players are invites right now.

      California trip that will be held from February 6 to 18 at the Home Depot Center Sports Complex, in Carson.

      the Houston Dynamo, Portland Timbers The club will then conclude its camp on the West coast versus the LA Galaxy, on February David Beckham signs two year deal to remain in MLS

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The Weekend HABit: Would You Sign Price for 10 years?

Written by Gary "Rumble" Whittaker. Posted in Podcasts - Weekend HABit

The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and we take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens,

This podcast is taken from portions of the show which aired on the TSN Radio 990 between 7am and 10am every Saturday and Sunday which includes Producer/TSN Radio 990 reporter Amanda Stein. The podcast includes guests Kamal Panesar from HabsAddict.com and JT Utah from 25Stanley.com

  • We included our interview with Scott Radley from the Hamilton Spectator who covers the Bulldogs. We looked at the players like Palushaj and Leblanc who have been on fire for the 'Dogs
  • We wanted to get to some of the major stories surrounding the Habs, but led off with a rumour about Carey Price and the phone lines lit up. Here are those stories.

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The Weigh In: UFC 142 Reviewed

Written by Gary "Rumble" Whittaker. Posted in Podcasts - The Weigh In

The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 7 am to 10 am on TSN Radio 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode:

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Paul Branchaud on Team in Training

Written by Gary "Rumble" Whittaker. Posted in Podcasts - Spotlight Montreal

The Franchise was joined by Paul Branchaud who works as a coach with Team in Training who supports blood cancel research via the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. From their website:

Only Team In Training has trained over a half a million runners, walkers, triathletes, cyclists and hikers across North America and raised over $1.2 billion to fund lifesaving research. Once you sign up, you'll be training with our huge network of certified coaches who will have weekly group runs with you and your team. You'll even have mentors for fundraising support as well as your own website for online fundraising.

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IMPACT'S Matt Jordan on MLS season and Superdraft

Written by Gary "Rumble" Whittaker. Posted in Podcasts - Spotlight Montreal

Former Montreal Impact goalkeeper and currently Director of Soccer Operations, Matt Jordan joined The Franchise on Saturday, January 14th, 2012. We discussed a variety of topics, including:

  • How it was for him transitioning from uniform to suit and tie
  • The #1 pick in the Superdraft, Andrew Wenger
  • The thinking behind how the Montreal Impact are looking to build the MLS edition of the Franchise
  • What’s on the horizon for aquiring either a designated player or a solid striker
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The Weekend HABit: Habs Playoff Bound? Maybe Not

Written by Gary "Rumble" Whittaker. Posted in Podcasts - Weekend HABit

The Franchise is hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, and we take a look at the latest news and notes involving the Montreal Canadiens,

This podcast is taken from portions of the show which aired on the TSN Radio 990 between 7am and 10am every Saturday and Sunday which includes Producer/TSN Radio 990 reporter Amanda Stein. The podcast includes guests Kamal Panesar from HabsAddict.com and Steven Hindle from HockeyBuzz.ca:

  • On the back of winning 2 straight games to start the season, a question was raised as to whether the Canadiens can make the playoffs this season.
  • The latest news of the NHLPA refusing the NHL's proposed re-alignment
  • what is the bigger story, Halak vs Price or Halak vs Eller

NOTE: AN ERROR WAS MADE AND THIS PODCAST DOES NOT CONTAIN THE SUNDAY SHINNY PORTION OF THE SHOW FROM THIS PAST WEEKEND. HOPING TO INCLUDE IT SOON.

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