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Laurent Dauphin: two more years at Laval

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated May 20, 2025 11:09 AM ET

The Laval Rocket has just announced that Québécois Laurent Dauphin isn’t going anywhere.

While we’re still waiting to see the division final recommence (tomorrow) between the Rocket and the Rochester Americans, the Laval club has confirmed that Dauphin will spend the next two seasons on Montreal’s North Shore.

His contract is a one-shot deal for the AHL only.

The Laval Rocket announced Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms on a two-season contract (2025-2026 and 2026-2027 – AHL, one tier) with forward Laurent Dauphin.
Details: https://t.co/Xo5HCaOsxZ

The Laval Rocket announced on Tuesday that the team has… pic.twitter.com/8j8btwlFOd

– xyz – Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) May 20, 2025

So, as has been the case this year, the Québécois is not under contract with the Canadiens, but just with the Rocket. He can’t be recalled by the Habs under current conditions.

He’s presumably very well paid down there, though.

For the Canadiens organization, having a veteran like him who accepts his role and is willing to do what it takes to help the youngsters progress is gold.

So the Canadiens don’t have to take one of their 50 contracts for Dauphin since, as we said, he’s under contract with the Rocket only. He’s not under contract with the Habs.

This is huge for the Montreal Canadiens and the Laval Rocket, as Dauphin has been one of the best on the Rocket this season and in the playoffs.

Will be great for the team to have his experience for two more years without taking up an NHL contract slot. https://t.co/x6EfnTlmTJ

– Marco D’Amico (@mndamico) May 20, 2025

And as a good hockey player, he also helps out on the ice. This year, he’s been excellent for the Rocket.

Details to come…

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