Controversy with Patrik Laine's salary: it's starting to stir conversation in Montreal and with Slafkovsky
When the Canadiens and Kent Hughes acquired Patrik Laine, the first thing everyone looked for was whether there was any salary retention.
With the salary structure Kent Hughes has established, it's crucial not to pay any player more than the captain, who earns nearly $1 million less than Laine.
That said, there was no salary retention, making the Finn the highest-paid player on the team. This could potentially create controversy among players, but it seems that's not the case.
Juraj Slafkovsky weighed in on his thoughts about Patrik Laine, stating he fully deserves his salary.
Thus, it appears Patrik Laine's salary isn't an issue; on the contrary, players understand and respect his contract. After all, it's not like Kent Hughes gave him this deal.
Now, it remains to be seen what will happen in two seasons. Will Patrik Laine accept a salary reduction, become the highest-paid player signed by Kent Hughes, or decide to leave?
One thing is certain: if he doesn't perform at a high level, he won't be extended with a salary surpassing those of Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky.
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