Patrik Laine's plan in Montreal: impactful statement and he does not intend to play the tourists
Patrik Laine is now a member of the Montreal Canadiens, and you might think that the pressure of a market like this would intimidate him, but not at all.
The Finn doesn't seem to fear the pressure that comes with wearing this jersey, as he has placed a lot of expectations on himself.
Indeed, he met with the media via Zoom a few hours after the trade announcement and seized the opportunity to make headlines with a bold statement.
- Patrik Laine
We know he is capable of it, and we know he will have the tools to achieve it with the Canadiens, along with a coach who is there to help him.
He will now be the highest-paid active player on the team, even ahead of captain Nick Suzuki. If he doesn't produce, it won't just be the fans making his life difficult. His teammates won't hesitate either.
Kent Hughes, Martin St-Louis, and Jeff Gorton met with him this weekend to ensure everything was in order. They were very satisfied with his physical and mental state, which directly led to this trade.
If Patrik Laine becomes the player he has the potential to be, it will be a huge win for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens. He truly has the potential to score over 40 goals in the NHL and has proven it.
Let's hope he breaks out of his shell. Patrik Laine even mentioned that he hopes to bring the Stanley Cup to Montreal. It's promising!
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In your opinion, is the addition of Patrik Laine enough to bring the Canadiens to the playoffs? | ||
| Yes | 201 | 67.7 % |
| No | 96 | 32.3 % |
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