"The brain has to be there too": Habs HC sends a message by benching Patrik Laine for majority of 3rd period in loss to Ducks

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After more than 500 games in the NHL, Patrik Laine doesn't need anyone to explain life to him. He is the first to know that if his coach used him for only 32 seconds in the third period on Sunday against the Anaheim Ducks, it was not to congratulate him on his good work.

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How The Montreal Canadiens Can Avoid Benching Patrik Laine

The post How The Montreal Canadiens Can Avoid Benching Patrik Laine appeared first on Montreal Hockey Now. Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine wasn’t the only player who had a difficult outing versus the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The team suffered the type of collapse that was reminiscent of the first two years of the rebuild, essentially dashing the hope and good will they had built since the holidays. Head coach Martin St-Louis decided to b…

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St. Louis Benches Laine in Loss to Ducks

In a bold move that echoed through the Montreal Canadiens’ locker room, coach Martin St. Louis benched forward Patrik Laine during Sunday’s defeat against the Anaheim Ducks. With the Canadiens scrambling for goals, the decision to bench Laine for the entire third period was a clear signal, leaving fans and analysts buzzing. Despite the urgency of the situation, Laine saw just 32 seconds of ice time in that critical period, underscoring a growing…

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"The brain has to be there too": Habs HC sends a message by benching Patrik Laine for majority of 3rd period in loss to Ducks

Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis sent a strong message after benching forward Patrik Laine during Sunday's loss to the Anaheim Ducks.