When I say “news of the day,” you will realize that I am referring to the hiring of Pascal Vincent as head coach of the Laval Rocket.
Pascal Vincent, who worked with Patrik Laine in Columbus for three years, can assist Kent Hughes in navigating the organization more effectively. Vincent also worked with Laine in Winnipeg, where they were both members of the Jets organization.
However, if there is one man in particular who is in a good position to offer counsel to the Habs’ general manager, it is Pascal Vincent.
Patrik Laine is currently in the NHL’s assistance program and intends to leave Columbus.
However, we also know that Patrik Laine would be a perfect fit in Montreal.
Patrik Laine is a hockey player.
He possesses the scoring talent to be one of the NHL’s leading scorers, as well as the size to be a dominant player in the big league.
In contrast… We don’t know much about Patrik Laine, but Pascal Vincent’s entrance will assist Kent Hughes make a decision.
Vincent will be able to describe the player’s personality, qualities, and weaknesses to the Canadiens’ general manager, and if the latter likes what he hears, Kent Hughes’ decision to spend a first or second round selection for the services of a “problem” player will be much easier.
However, the relationship between Laine and Vincent was not ideal. It may lead you to believe that the Habs will abandon the project, as David Ettedgui suggests:
Warning: no one is claiming that the Habs will trade for Laine simply because Pascal Vincent has joined the organization.
But one thing is certain: Pascal Vincent’s advice will undoubtedly be valuable.
And that is what we need to concentrate on right now.
