Given the situation, it’s great news that he is managing to avoid surgery, but I do have some concerns.
Patrik Laine is so passionate about playing for the Canadiens and eager to get back on the ice that he chose to forgo surgery, which highlights his strong desire to win.
You really can’t blame him for that. However, I do worry a bit about him returning to play too soon.
There’s some speculation about whether Laine might need surgery if the Montreal Canadiens do not make the playoffs. Jean-Charles Lajoie raised this question on Twitter, suggesting that once the Canadiens are out, it wouldn’t be surprising if Laine goes ahead with the surgery he opted against this past weekend.
I believe Laine will be determined to return to the ice during the season, regardless of how the Canadiens are performing, especially since he played only 18 games last season. Still, I wouldn’t be surprised if he opts for surgery soon after the Canadiens complete their last game of the 2024-2025 season.
Ultimately, this is an option that should be considered.
