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Is Pascal Vincent’s popularity on the rise throughout the NHL?
I have no doubt the answer is yes, given his success in Laval in 2024-2025. After all, he certainly couldn’t have hurt his chances this season, could he?
I have no doubt that teams are considering him as a potential head coach.
But the question in Vincent’s case is whether the success of the Rocket, who are in the final four of the AHL playoffs, is working against him.
And by necessity, the answer has to be, to a certain extent, yes.
Obviously, if a club really wants him, they can wait. But I wonder how much the NHL teams looking for a pilot – the Kraken, the Penguins and the Bruins – will want to wait until the Rocket is eliminated (or crowned champion) before naming a head coach.
It’s getting late, and the same names keep coming up for the remaining positions.
Per sources ; Jay Woodcroft, Mitch Love, and Marco Sturm are among the favorites as potential hires as HC for @NHLBruins @penguins and @SeattleKraken. #HockeyX pic.twitter.com/WC9CwBVOxV
– Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) May 27, 2025
Does this mean Vincent has definitely missed out this year? No. But it wouldn’t be surprising if the ship had sailed and Vincent hadn’t been able to get his chance.
Good for the Rocket and the Habs… but too bad for him, if that’s what happens.
It’s worth noting that in the past, some coaches have been blocked by their club’s success in the AHL. Todd Nelson, who won the last two Calder Cup titles in Hershey, is a good example sometimes used by Anthony Marcotte.
In other years, he couldn’t talk to NHL teams because he was a victim of his own success. But this year, after failing to reach the final four, his name is suddenly circulating. #PasardDeHasard
People who work in the game were talking about Todd Nelson this weekend. Here’s what they’re saying and why it might be a good fit for the Penguins:
Penguins Coaching Search: Chatter Indicates Team High on Nelson https://t.co/IQygMkgAoY
– Dan Kingerski (@TheDanKingerski) May 27, 2025
Could it be the same thing that’s holding Vincent back? Who knows.
Note that the name of the Penguins has sometimes come up in the case of the Québécois from Laval, as the Pennsylvania club could turn to AHL coaches. How high up on Kyle Dubas’ list is Pascal Vincent? We have no idea.
overtime
– Speaking of the Rocket.
Forwards Laurent Dauphin and Xavier Simoneau will not practice today (therapy day).
Forwards Laurent Dauphin and Xavier Simoneau will not practice today (therapy day).
– xyz – Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) May 27, 2025
Vincent Arseneau resumed practice this morning with his Laval teammates. Still no Tyler Wotherspoon or William Trudeau. There are no defensive extras on the Rocket side.
– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) May 27, 2025
– Carter Bear and the road to recovery. [RG Media]
– Is he the right man for the job?
Impressive introduction for Jeff Blashill, who says #Blackhawks job was the “exact” one he wanted. Mentioned “potential superstars at every position” and said his experiences will allow him to step foot into Hawks room and “not guess, not hope, but know” what it’s going to take . https://t.co/bknnfjNIN7
– Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) May 27, 2025
– What do you think?
QUESTION OF THE DAY IN THE MORNING CLUB :
We’re a month away from the draft. If with a 1st-round pick, the Canadiens ask for a left-handed defenseman. How do you welcome the news?
#question #clubdumatin #hockey #canadiens #draft
– BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) May 27, 2025
– Of note.
Situation #CoupeMemorial
Tonight: LON vs MH
(Winner in final – Loser in semis)Tomorrow: RIM vs MON
(Winner in semi-final – Loser eliminated)Friday: Semi-Final
Sunday Final
14 of the last 16 teams with a 3-0 record eventually win the Cup
– Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) May 27, 2025
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Depth: The Habs have the NHL’s second-worst line of centers, according to Travis Yost
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Phillies' Kyle Schwarber makes all kinds of MLB history vs. Braves
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Jerry Jones Has a ‘1-Word’ Response to How Other Cowboys Players Can Get Contract Extension After Micah Parsons Saga
Jerry Jones remains adamant that he handled Micah Parsons‘ contract negotiations perfectly, despite handing the edge rusher over to a team that humiliated the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs a little over a year ago. The veteran owner asserted that his approach to future contract talks will stay the same. Jones and Parsons had a verbal agreement in place regarding his extension in April. Parsons had no qualms about the number he was offered, but he wanted to run it by his agent, David Mulugheta, before making the deal official. The Cowboys brass did not receive the memo. An emotionally hurt Parsons requested a trade. He wanted to leave the Dallas franchise. Several teams inquired about him. The Green Bay Packers eventually offered the best deal. Jones agreed to do business with the Packers because the NFC North side had the necessary cap space to pay Parsons. We only picked teams that had room on their cap, that can pay Micah, and we only picked teams that had top tackles. Interior tackles… that we wanted to have any dialog at all about a trade. That was the criteria of trading. Top existing tackle that could come in here and play for us right now. Jerry Jones said (H/T: FOX Sports) According to inside sources, Parsons had a $40 million deal on the table from the Cowboys. He declined to accept the terms. The Packers offered him a $47 million/year contract in exchange for two first-round picks and DT Kenny Clark. Clark is a three-time Pro Bowler with nine years of experience under his belt. However, he only logged 37 total tackles and 1 sack in 2024. Meanwhile, Parsons sacked NFL quarterbacks 12 times despite missing four games last year. Jerry Jones will continue to play hardball with player contracts Jones’ press conference following the trade explained his thought process that went into dealing with Parsons and his agent, or the lack of it. Will he take lessons and revise his way of handling player contracts? Unfortunately, Jerry Jones prefers dealing with players as if he’s negotiating in the 1990s. Quarterback Dak Prescott faced it, and so did CeeDee Lamb, Dez Bryant, and Emmitt Smith before them. And it’s likely to continue in 2026 when the Cowboys have to hold talks with DaRon Bland, Donovan Wilson, Dante Fowler Jr., CJ Goodwin, and a few others. There’s every possibility that these guys might experience the same as Parsons next year. So, what should they do when the time arrives? Jones, with a smirk on his face, said, “Ask Dak.” Prescott’s standoff lasted the entire 2024 offseason. He eventually signed a $61.5 million AAV deal to become the highest-paid quarterback ever. When you’re here in this organization, this is just how you see things are done, whether they’re right, wrong or whoever has their view about them. But what I think that does help is allow us just to stay focused on our jobs and understanding that us putting energy towards any of that doesn’t help. Dak Prescott said (H/T: Fansided) It’s unclear whether Prescott faced the same situation as Parsons or whether he was ever on the verge of a trade. Judging by the Pro Bowler’s latest statement, there may be hidden details that the Cowboys’ front office doesn’t want the general public to find out. Regardless, Parsons is no longer a Cowboy, which complicates their position in the NFC. With the Philadelphia Eagles waiting to host them in week one, they must quickly find another LB who can fill in until Clark gets the hang of Matt Eberflus’ defensive playbook.
Cubs' Craig Counsell earns most tame ejection of MLB season
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