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Let’s talk about David Reinbacher. It’s been four weeks since the Canadiens announced Reinbacher’s four-week absence due to a practice camp injury. But since then, there’s been no real medical update on the case of the Canadiens’ prospect, who suffered a fractured metacarpal bone.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 3

Pascal Vincent Has A Plan For David Reinbacher

Earlier on Thursday evening, Anthony Martineau was on the JIC TVA Sports show to discuss the plan that Laval Rocket Head Coach has for David Reinbacher for the upcoming AHL season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 1

David Reinbacher is in Laval (and Pascal Vincent has a plan for him)

David Reinbacher is sidelined. He can’t play at the moment, having suffered a fractured metacarpal bone last week against the Toronto Leafs. What’s the plan going forward?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 13

Much to Pascal Vincent’s surprise, Filip Mesar wants to fight next season

The Laval Rocket had an absolutely terrific season in 2024-2025, finishing first in the AHL under Pascal Vincent. What made the Rocket such a great team was, of course, the perfect mix of veterans and young talent, but it was also the rugged side of the team with guys like Florian Xhekaj.

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NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 11

Updates on Day 1 of the Canadiens Rookie Camp

The Montreal Canadiens Rookie Camp officially opened up yesterday with the players’ physicals and media day. What are some of the top storylines heading into the on-ice sessions as of today? Laval Rocket head coach Pascal Vincent will be in charge of running the camp over the next few days.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Sick Podcast / August 25

Vincent Compares Habs Prospect to Jets Captain

On last week’s Episode of the Sick Podcast – The Eye Test with Jimmy Murphy and Pierre McGuire, their guest & Head Coach of the Laval Rocket, Pascal Vincent, mentioned that he believes forward Florian Xhekaj’s best NHL comparison is Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 23

Vincent Sees Fowler As a Captain Material

On this week’s The Sick Podcast, The Eye Test, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy had Laval Rocket coach Pascal Vincent as their guest, where he spoke about multiple topics on being head coach of the team, including his thoughts on new goaltender Jacob Fowler.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 8

Florian Xhekaj: Pascal Vincent wasn’t sure he’d stay at Laval

The Laval Rocket is coming off an excellent season, the best in its history, finishing first in the AHL and reaching the third round of the playoffs. Unfortunately, the team lost in four games to the Charlotte Checkers, but let’s not let that rushed elimination overshadow the Rocket’s many accomplishments over the past campaign.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 5

Pascal Vincent: 'It will be a very important summer for Joshua Roy and Logan Mailloux'

Joshua Roy and Logan Mailloux are similar in some ways. Although Roy was drafted later than Mailloux in 2021, both have a lot of talent. But both men haven’t quite lived up to expectations in the two years since they turned pro.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 3

If Pascal Vincent leaves… Who will replace him in Laval?

The Montreal Canadiens have made a good move in hiring Pascal Vincent as head coach of the Laval Rocket. But with Vincent reportedly on the verge of leaving the organization to return behind an NHL bench, the Habs must now think of a solution to replace him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 29

Pascal Vincent has no confidence in his club, believes Renaud Lavoie

Ahead of game number one against the Checkers, Pascal Vincent unveiled his goalie at the last minute. To everyone’s surprise, Cayden Primeau started the game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 29

Pascal Vincent is in trouble

Series days come and go, but they’re never the same for the Rocket. In the first round, Jacob Fowler, fresh from American university hockey, was a veritable fortress in front of his new professional team’s net: two goals allowed, no goals allowed, then one goal allowed.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 12

Pascal Vincent speaks as someone who has already talked to NHL teams

In Pascal Vincent, the Laval Rocket have one of the best hockey heads in the AHL. After all, he was named AHL Head Coach of the Year after leading his club to first place overall in the AHL… and he did it with a fairly young team.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 12

Pascal Vincent’s Future Shouldn’t Be Halted by Blue Jackets Stint

Pascal Vincent’s time as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets didn’t go as he had hoped; that goes without saying. Now, he’s a member of the Montreal Canadiens organization where he’s led the Laval Rocket to the division finals in the American Hockey League (AHL) Playoffs.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

Pascal Vincent: A Coach Transformed by Adversity

What a difference a year can make. This statement couldn’t apply to an individual any more than in the case of former Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coach Pascal Vincent.

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / March 18

Logan Mailloux sends message after trade rumors

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Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 9

Canadiens Organization at Risk of Losing Pascal Vincent to Another NHL Team

Believe it or not, the Laval Rocket are currently the best team in the entire American Hockey League. That says a lot about the prospects coming to Montreal, and it says a lot about head coach Pascal Vincent.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / November 1, 2024

Pascal Vincent Off To Great Start With Canadiens AHL Affiliate

Things have taken a turn for the worse for the Montreal Canadiens this season. That’s to be expected in a rebuild, there’s no avoiding ebbs and flows, though it is concerning the team is regressing rather than progressing.

NHL News / Montreal Hockey Now / July 16, 2024

Canadiens Coaching: Vincent To Face Tall Task In The AHL

The Montreal Canadiens did not waste much time when it came to replacing the head coach of their AHL affiliate. There were several quality options available, but in the end, the team hired former NHL head coach Pascal Vincent to lead the charge for the Laval Rocket.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / July 16, 2024

Pascal Vincent hired as head coach of AHL’s Laval Rocket

A former NHL head coach is staying in the professional ranks, just taking a step down. On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that Pascal Vincent has been hired as the new head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Laval Rocket.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 19, 2024

3 candidates to replace Pascal Vincent as Blue Jackets coach

It was an almost impossible situation to find oneself in, especially given the circumstances that led to it. The Columbus Blue Jackets have decided to

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / June 18, 2024

Columbus Blue Jackets Fire Head Coach Pascal Vincent

Earlier today, General Manager and President of Hockey Operations Don Waddell revealed that the Columbus Blue Jackets are moving on from Head Coach Pascal Vincent.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17, 2024

Blue Jackets fire head coach Pascal Vincent after one season

Vincent’s firing comes after one season at the helm for Columbus, his first as an NHL head coach. During his short tenure, the team went 27-43-12 (.402), although he was never put in a position to succeed.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 14, 2024

Pros & Cons of Retaining Pascal Vincent as Blue Jackets’ Coach

The Columbus Blue Jackets are done to their final game of the regular season this coming Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Once the buzzer sounds, the real work will begin in making significant changes to the team.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30, 2024

Coach: Blue Jackets rookie could miss rest of season

If he is unable to return for Columbus this season, he will finish the year with 12 goals and 27 points in 49 games for the Blue Jackets.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / December 28, 2023

Pascal Vincent: Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski could be out ‘week-to-week’

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent said defenseman Zach Werenski is still being diagnosed with a lower-body injury, saying it’s looking more like a “week-to-week” situation instead of a day-to-day one, according to Columbus Dispatch reporter Brian Hedger.