Laine, who received an enthusiastic reception from fans during the season opener at the Bell Centre, consistently attends practices, including morning skates, as he aims to adhere to Martin St-Louis’ guidance and continue his personal development. This dedication is truly appreciated.
This situation exemplifies the strong culture forming in the Habs’ locker room and highlights Laine’s tremendous motivation. Actively engaged in the community, Laine maintains a positive attitude, and it’s encouraging to see him prove his critics wrong.
It’s important to note that the Finnish forward will be sidelined for 2 to 3 months due to a significant knee injury suffered during preseason matchups against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The positive aspect is that he has managed to avoid surgery.
Given the circumstances, he appears to be recovering well, which is excellent news. It’s encouraging to see him dedicating time to his teammates and remaining engaged with the team—something not all injured NHL players do.
At 26, Patrik Laine tallied 9 points in 18 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets last season and has racked up 388 points (204 goals) in 480 career NHL games.
We’re eagerly anticipating his return to the ice, especially to witness how he performs in Martin St-Louis’ system.
Do you believe the Montreal Canadiens will still be in the playoff hunt by the time Patrik Laine is set to come back (around the holiday season)?
