The goal this year for the Habs is to be #InTheMix, but that could be difficult if Patrik Laine isn’t there to help the club on the ice.
He’s seriously injured, and is expected to miss a very, very long time. In fact, based on Tony Marinaro’s information, that’s what it sounds like.
Hearing #Habs Patrik Laine could be out 4-6 months. Nothing confirmed yet by team.
– Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) September 30, 2024
If Laine misses 4 months, he’d be able to return to action in late January/February.
That’s a game-changer.
If Laine comes back and the Habs are in the picture, adding a talented player could help. But don’t forget that the forward will return to the game as rusty as ever.
He’s already rusty right now… and he’ll be even worse when he comes back from his injury.
There’s also another question that comes to mind.
If Laine misses 4 months and is able to return to action before the end of the season… Could this prompt Kent Hughes to look for another talented player to replace him?
And when Laine returns, he’ll have one more weapon up front for the Habs.
Kent Hughes’ smile, if it happens, will look like this:
Patrik Laine’s injury is hurting – and will hurt – the Habs.
But if the player can return to action before the season even ends, that’ll be something at least.
Overtime
– Interesting.
Friedman on 32TP says he expects the league to approve the sale of the Lightning for about $1.8B to $2B.
– NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) September 30, 2024
– Sure, but there are limits too.
McGuire: It’s preseason for everyone even officials https://t.co/wVmMENoMQT
– TSN 690 Montreal (@TSN690) September 30, 2024