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Patrik Laine: at first, the doctors at the CH were afraid his season was over
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When Patrik Laine arrived in Montreal, there was a huge wave of positivity surrounding the Canadiens. After all, when a scorer like him lands in town, it changes the game quite a bit.

This was evident every time the main interested party touched the puck during training camp.

And the main interested party remembers this. He even mentioned it during his interview with the guys from the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast. The interview was released this morning for those interested.

Out of necessity, Laine quickly reflected on his injury suffered during the preseason during the interview. We all remember the wave of anger that followed in Montreal.

It’s interesting to have Laine’s perspective on this… in hindsight.

Now that he is healthy and no longer on crutches, Laine shares that due to his numerous knee surgeries throughout his life, he was genuinely afraid that the worst might happen.

And even though he didn’t learn it at the time, the Canadiens’ doctors were also worried that it could be quite serious.

The doctors didn’t tell me at the time, but they thought my season was over. – Patrik Laine

Essentially, the specialists from the Canadiens, at first glance and without having the time to properly analyze, thought the knee would need major surgery. It ultimately wasn’t the case since upon seeing a specialist in New York, he received contrary advice.

The New York doctor told him that his chances of getting through without surgery were good and he decided to go that route.

Time has shown us that he seems good – even if he’s not the best player at five-on-five – since his return to play. He is helping the Canadiens and the breath of fresh air he was supposed to bring in October has been felt for a month and a half now.

Let’s recall that David Reinbacher, also injured in the knee during the same game, underwent surgery. He is beginning to skate again and aims for a return to play by the end of the season in Laval.


in brief

– To watch out for.

– Paul Skenes and the Pirates are not discussing a long-term contract. [Passion MLB]

– Nikita Zadorov is doing well in Boston. [RG]

– Worth reading.

– The race is tight.

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