Vincent Heads to NHL with Kraken

Pascal Vincent, the dynamic head coach of the Laval Rocket, is leaving the AHL to join the Seattle Kraken as an assistant coach for the 2025-26 season — a move that rewards his stellar two-year turnaround. Under his leadership, the Rocket dominated the AHL, winning back-to-back North Division titles, finishing atop the league with 101 points, and earning him AHL Coach of the Year honors. His ability to develop NHL-ready talent and instill confidence in his players made him indispensable — and the Canadiens’ decision to let him pursue this opportunity speaks volumes. While his departure leaves a void in Montreal’s system, it’s a well-earned leap for a coach who proved himself one of the AHL’s sharpest minds. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eaf67eb05bc95dfd