# LEADERSHIP: Rocket Hire Daniel Jacob + Josh Anderson's New Role | RFA Updates: Arbitration Date Set

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Podcast: [Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785)
Published: 2026-07-15T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Laval Rocket usher in a new era with Daniel Jacob as head coach, signaling a pivotal shift in Montreal Canadiens’ development strategy. With Pascal Vincent heading to the Seattle Kraken and recent coaching shakeups—including the addition of Derek Lalonde in Montreal—the Canadiens position themselves as a “French-speaking coach factory” for the league. Are expectations changing for the Rocket as top prospects like David Reinbacher eye AHL minutes while the farm team’s role evolves? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba deliver sharp analysis on Josh Anderson’s gritty season, his playoff impact, and the leadership void left by Brendan Gallagher’s departure. The hosts weigh the futures of key RFAs Kirby Dach, Zachary Bolduc, and Arber Xhekaj, tackling arbitration storylines and contract speculation. How will roster moves and new coaching shape the Canadiens’ next steps toward contention? Don’t miss your insider breakdown of Montreal’s coaching carousel, player report cards, and the pulse of offseason negotiations.

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