'Checkers taunt Rocket on social networks

The Checkers also got their message across via social networks… but they did so with less class.

Right after the game, the Checkers account on X posted a “AU REVOIR” with brooms…

And a little later, the club added another layer by publishing a private message in which they were asked if the players could let the Rocket win one because they were going to win the final anyway.

And to that, the Checkers replied “no”.

Obviously, since they won, the Checkers can afford to be a little slobbery. That’s part of the game, after all.

But it’s not what you’d see in Montreal or Laval, say.

Getting back to the Rocket, Jacob Fowler spoke to the media after the game, and took the blame for the goal that eliminated his team. He said he should have reacted more quickly when he saw Zack Hayes dive for the puck.

Here’s the goal, in case you missed it:

Pascal Vincent liked his players’ effort tonight and feels his boys deserved a better fate. He is aware, however, that injuries hurt his group in this series (even if it allowed the youngsters, especially on defense, to play bigger minutes), and what he takes away from the series is that the team’s young players will have to get physically stronger to get to the next level.

It remains to be seen whether he’ll still be around next year… but it’s doubtful.

Overtime

– That’s a good summary of the series. Even if the Rocket put up a better fight tonight, that said.

– Good listening. Montembeault arrives around the 56th minute, for those interested.

– Unless he agrees to sign at a discount in Florida, he’s going to get more than that. Especially if he lifts the Stanley Cup.