
What is the plan for Pascal Vincent and the team’s coaches with him in mind for the rest of the season?
The goalkeeper is expected to have the opportunity to play a few games before the end of the regular season in the American League. Recall that the Rocket has already secured its playoff spot and the team wants to see Fowler play to see what he’s got.
The @RocketLaval will not hesitate to play Fowler, it’s more important than finishing first at all costs.
— Jeremy Filosa (@JeremyFilosa) April 9, 2025
But that’s not all.
Jeremy Filosa, who attended Pascal Vincent’s press conference today, also suggested in a tweet that Fowler could play in the playoffs.
The Rocket’s coach said that Primeau deserves respect for bringing the team to the playoffs… but everything can change quickly in the playoffs.
According to Pascal Vincent, we must respect what Primeau has done to bring the team to the playoffs. But when the playoffs start, things can change quickly depending on everyone’s performance. @RocketLaval pic.twitter.com/f1GLfVDmYG
— Jeremy Filosa (@JeremyFilosa) April 9, 2025
The Canadiens’ prospect arrives in Laval with confidence because he had an exceptional season in the NCAA… and there’s a world where he surpasses Cayden Primeau by the end of the season with the Rocket.
But it won’t be easy because Primeau has been more than dominant since his return to the American League. The numbers don’t lie:
- 19-2-2 record
- 2.00 goals-against average
- .924 save percentage
He needs to have good starts before the end of the season to impress his new coaches… and if that happens, we could really see him play in the American League playoffs.
In Overtime
– Speaking of Primeau and Fowler.
Goalie chat
Goalie chat pic.twitter.com/OEV05CDdFH— x – Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) April 9, 2025
– File to follow.
David Reinbacher did not skate today. Will skate tomorrow and will accompany the Rocket on the road. Pascal Vincent hopes he will play a game, maybe 2 next week. “After that, we’ll see how his body reacts”, says PV.
No panic, just a lot of caution.— Marc Antoine Godin (@MAGodin) April 9, 2025
– Lane Hutson wants to improve and Kent Hughes likes that aspect of his personality.
Habs GM Kent Hughes yesterday on TSN on what impresses him the most about Lane Hutson:
“His constant desire to get better. He’s insatiable, to take in information, to work on his game, he is far from satisfied. But he’s a humble kid…” pic.twitter.com/K0IvaNudXo
— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) April 9, 2025
– By the way… Lane was one of the few at the optional practice this morning. Classic.
Present at the optional practice of the Habs this morning: Joshua Roy, Oliver Kapanen, Emil Heineman and … Lane Hutson! pic.twitter.com/y03Ktrm6tB
— RDS (@RDSca) April 9, 2025
– It smells like playoffs!
The Canadiens are sitting comfortably in the second wild-card playoff spot in Eastern Conference following Tuesday night’s 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings #Habs: pic.twitter.com/Sjjul7JY1h
— Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) April 9, 2025