Patrik Laine will return this season according to Stu Cowan
Patrik Laine is seriously injured, as we all know, and the best news would be that his season is not compromised and that he can return to play.
Of course, we do not expect a short-term return, but the mere idea of seeing him again this season would be good news in itself, and that's what will happen according to information from Stu Cowan.
Stu Cowan is a well-respected journalist in the eyes of the Canadiens. He is well-informed and knows what he's talking about. He certainly doesn't say this lightly.
It doesn't guarantee that he is right, but it guarantees that at the time he heard this, the prognosis was at that point.
After the knee injury that ended Kirby Dach's season last year after only two games, we are all worried about Patrik Laine's health.
The Finn was highly motivated during this training camp. He was putting in extra time, showing up early at the arena, and really going the extra mile.
If he works just as hard during his rehabilitation and returns in 4 months, he would theoretically be back in early February. He could then play about a third of the season, which would be a nice sample in the circumstances.
We wish him well, and we hope for the Canadiens, who have not been spared from injuries in recent years. After Carey Price and Kirby Dach, it's Patrik Laine's turn to face knee issues.
It's never pleasant to see a player go down due to injury, and for the Canadiens, these are high-quality players who are falling in battle.
If he were to return after 6 months, he could play the final games of the season, and who knows, possibly participate in the playoffs if that happens.
