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The Laval Rocket had big shoes to fill after Pascal Vincent accepted an assistant coaching position with the Seattle Kraken. Vincent helped transform the Rocket into one of the American Hockey League’s best teams while continuing to establish Laval as one of the premier development organizations in hockey.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

5 Candidates to Become the Next Laval Rocket Head Coach

Pascal Vincent’s departure leaves a significant vacancy behind the bench of the Laval Rocket. After leading the Rocket to two solid seasons and helping several prospects continue their development toward the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens organization now faces an important decision.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 12

You have to hear this story about Marco Marciano

On January 28, Marco Marciano joined the Montreal Canadiens as a new addition to the coaching staff. He took over (on an interim basis) from Éric Raymond as the Habs' goaltending coach.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 12

RUMOR: Daniel Jacob is a VERY strong candidate to coach the Rocket

The Montreal Canadiens are looking for a new head coach for their farm team. Pascal Vincent has left the Rocket to join the Seattle Kraken in the National Hockey League, which means he now needs to be replaced.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 12

Pascal Vincent believes David Reinbacher still needs to play in Laval

Will Kent Hughes add a defenseman to his roster this summer? We'll see. We can all agree that, regardless of which 2025–2026 regulars are around and what additions are made, two guys from the minors will be pushing for a spot on the blue line in 2026–2027.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 12

Rocket Coach: Daniel Jacob Named to Several Positions

Pascal Vincent has left the Laval Rocket. So what happens now? Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes, and John Sedgwick (the Rocket's GM and Kent Hughes' assistant) will now have to find the next coach to lead the Laval team.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 11

Pascal Vincent opens up about his departure from the Rocket

The big news of the day for the Montreal Canadiens is Pascal Vincent's departure from the Laval Rocket. Vincent did an excellent job with the Rocket. There's no denying that.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 11

Kraken hire ex-Canucks GM Patrik Allvin as assistant GM

It did not take long for former Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin to find his next job as an NHL executive. On Thursday morning, the Seattle Kraken announced they have hired Patrik Allvin as an assistant general manager.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 11

Kraken hire Allvin as assistant GM; Vincent named assistant coach

A couple of familiar names are heading to Emerald City. On Thursday, Seattle Kraken general manager Jason Botterill announced that the team has hired Patrik Allvin as assistant general manager and Pascal Vincent as assistant coach.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 11

The Canadiens have already begun the process of finding a replacement for Pascal Vincent

Big news in town. For those who haven't heard, the Laval Rocket just lost their head coach. Pascal Vincent, whom many would have liked to see in Montreal in recent years, is gone.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 2

Pascal Vincent sings (once again) the praises of David Reinbacher

Unfortunately for David Reinbacher, multiple injuries have clearly delayed his development. It’s extremely difficult to reach your full potential when you’re always one step behind due to injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 7

Pascal Vincent: 'We are in the process of recalibrating Florian Xhekaj'

Last year was Florian Xhekaj’s first year in the pros. Arber’s little brother spent the year in the AHL… where he found a way to score 24 goals in 69 games.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 28

David Reinbacher: Pascal Vincent (finally) provides an update

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, 2025

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 / September 13, 2025

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.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Sick Podcast / August 25, 2025

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 12, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 9, 2025

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 / 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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30, 2024

Coach: Blue Jackets rookie could miss rest of season

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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.