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Canadiens' Patrik Laine makes shocking injury admission before free agency
Laine said a long injury layoff kept him from feeling fully healthy, and he plans to test unrestricted free agency this offseason.
- On Monday, Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine confirmed he will test free agency after his four-year, $34.8 million contract expires, ending his tenure with the club.
- The Finnish winger was limited to 5 games after undergoing core-muscle surgery in October, spending four months skating with the Canadiens without appearing in playoff action.
- Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes said the lengthy absence complicated a return, noting Laine is a pending unrestricted free agent with his US$8.7 million salary cap hit set to expire.
- Despite the setback, Laine remains confident his NHL journey is far from done, stating, "I'll be playing in this league for a long time."
- While Laine departs, teammate Cole Caufield reflected on playoff struggles, stating, "Honestly, I sucked," as goaltender Sam Montembeault faces uncertainty after Jacob Fowler and Jakub Dobes assumed roles.
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Patrik Laine Reveals Future Plans Ahead of Free Agency
Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine is headed towards free agency this offseason as he bids adieu to his former hockey club.In Laine’s first season with Montreal after coming over in a salary dump trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Finn played in 52 games, scoring 20 goals and 33 points. Laine just finished up his second season with the Habs, playing in only 5 games and scoring 0 goals with just 1 assist while dealing with injuries all…
·New York, United States
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The name of Patrik Laine must probably be added to the list of players who will not be back in Brossard's locker room in September.
·Montreal, Canada
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Patrik Laine's playing condition was reviewed.
·Finland
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