Laval Rocket: Pascal Vincent Named Laval Rocket Head Coach

[Adam Michaels]

the defensive structure and goaltending along with being the most physical team in the league and they worked hard is what got them to be the top regular season team. Keep in mind that the AHL doesn't have a lot of cross over games, so most of their games are in their own division, they did have a bunch vs the Atlantic division but it's not like they play Hershey much and I don't think they played the Checkers at all and of course they don't play any vs the central or pacific divisions.

He did a great job in some areas for sure, which is why I would promote him to the NHL assistant coach job but for me I think he's too old school with some of his decisions so I would rather the AHL coach be younger.

They do play a few games vs. Abbotsford and a few vs. Manitoba.

But I think those are the only teams from the Western Conference Laval plays every year.

 

[HabsAddict]

It's disappointing how the conference finals has been going, but I don't think anyone has a solid case of why it should be considered a failure.

You would have made a poll before the season and the majority would have predicted a worse season.

It would be very surprising if Vincent isn't back next year (unless of course he gets a NHL job).

This is where Vincent is self aware on where he needs to improve himself...so as to improve the team.

Aside ftom critisizing him with 50s style coaching with some players...I applaud him for his patience and maybe even encouraging aggressive play, but also fault him for not setting up an equally aggressive defense. With a young team, of course it's more fun to chase and score, but setting up a hard core aggressive system is what will seperate him from good to great coaching.

Given what is happening with this series, i don't see as many players "graduating" so those he gets back, they should be more mature to handle their 200 ft responsibilities. And of course the AHL lifers "should" be already familiar and willing.

Unless he's getting an NHL coaching job, which i don't think it's likely, he's here next season. There is no resson to fire him.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Vachon23]

He’s clearly not seem to be in any discussion, he will be back next year

 

[Vachon23]

I'd keep him. His work has been largely good.. he just fumbled the playoffs, especially the goaltending rotation and overreliance on vets who aren't doing anything.

There isn't really an emerging candidate from the Q right now that has a lot of heat that we might lose to another organization, so it makes sense to bide our time.

Plus there is a lot of noise that Favreau is going to Milwaukee

 

[montreal]

Plus there is a lot of noise that Favreau is going to Milwaukee

that sucks, he sounded like a great fit.

 

[Whitesnake]

Vincent is leaving the Rocket to join an NHL team as an assistant-coach. Tampa and Isles in the mix.

 

[le_sean]

Probably Florida the way he’s coaching against Charlotte.

 

[Vachon23]

Tampa to replace Blashill could make sense

 

[WeThreeKings]

Probably Carolina the way he’s coaching against Charlotte.

Florida now haha

 

[Paradoxe]

So he's leaving... do we know when he had his interview and when the team started to lose ...!???

 

[le_sean]

Florida now haha

Yes thanks

 

[Whitesnake]

Time to left no stone unturned for the next coach. There's one who just was made available....

ROMAN ROTENBERG!!!!

 

[Whitesnake]

Seriously...Stéphane Julien comes to mind. And Eric Dubois.

Outside chances to Eric Veilleux and Mario Pouliot (strange timing his nomination in the OHL...).

And there's a couple of Q guys that were interviewed back then...Favreau....Bouchard....

 

[Vachon23]

Serge Aubin again for me, won the championship in the DEL

 

[Treb]

Vincent is leaving the Rocket to join an NHL team as an assistant-coach. Tampa and Isles in the mix.

I mean, not sure I'd bet my house on a HABSOLUMENTFAN report, but we'll see I guess.

 

[L4br3cqu3]

I mean, not sure I'd bet my house on a HABSOLUMENTFAN report, but we'll see I guess.

I was actually wondering who the hell was Marco Normandin.

 

[Yukon Cornelius Habs]

I was actually wondering who the hell was Marco Normandin.

All the Habs insiders are named Marco.

 

[kevistar]

All the Habs insiders are named Marco.

Just like all scouts in french canadian social media are named simon apparently

 

[Erika]

Just like all scouts in french canadian social media are named simon apparently

Simon or Marco Kevistar sounds like a great nickname for a new Habs insider ngl.

 

[Bobby Holik agent]

I am so confuse.
Conference final = very very good!
Losing 6 of the last 7 games .. very very bad!