Where does Laine fit in the Canadiens roster?

With the Habs acquiring Patrik Laine, there are many questions, including how he will fit with the myriad of younger players, where he could be playing, and how his contract fits in Montreal. TSN's Kenzie Lalonde has more.

[@rebeltvr6046]

Laine wanted to come to the pressure cooker in Mtl. He's getting 40+ goals next year

[@oggamer735]

Yeah, Patty loves pressure and he is just too hard for himself. But i am sure he will have 30-50 goal season if he stays healthy. He will fit nicely in the 1st line with Suzuki and Slafkovsky.

[@jerryrikki9466]

More goals then Crosby and Gretzky as a teenager is crazy. And people forget with last season and his injury/players assistance program he has over 110 points in his last 130 games

[@Liorgh]

@@oggamer735laine will not be on the 1st line

[@MustardTigerFan42]

I'll be happy with 20

[@oggamer735]

@@Liorgh Well you will see. Ofc he will be as the best player in the team. Even more reasons are that Laine needs a twoway center who can make playes for him and that is Suzuki, and we need goals that is Laine, we need sniper on 1st and that is Laine. They will all be better when playing together. Ofc it will TaKe some time for them to get the chemistry going. But ofc they will at least try to play them together as you should.

[@DobbyPotterPS4]

Toronto Sports Network (TSN) had to mention the Leafs 😂😂😂

[@red3here]

So? They are better team.

[@Poopconnaisseur]

seriously I didnt get the point of mentioning them loll

[@mmdrahaman]

I mean it was in the context of the season opener. Made sense to me

[@mjcollectionfr4204]

@@red3herewich team went to the finals in the past 5 years ? The game is played on the ice, not on paper!

[@lancemcgovern6972]

@@red3here than who ? if your not first your last, another participation ribbon coming for the Leafs

[@costantino8358]

As a big habs fan , im very happy . Good trade

[@TheCrazyCanuck420]

This sesson can't start early enough. I can't wait to see what the kids and Laine can do.

[@seannickerson5730]

Montreal possibly has not one, not two, not three but four 30 goal scorers on the team this season.

[@anthonyfuniciello1768]

Laine is a shell or what he used to be , nice try though. Scabs will still be way out of playoff spot

[@gylduran9217]

@@anthonyfuniciello1768 lolol I'm sure its the Laughs year right??? Marner is going to be a huge distraction and they have a terrible goalie tandem 🤣Montreal is not trying to make the playoffs yet, meanwhile the Leafs are cosplaying as a cup contender 😅

[@R7U1LE]

@@anthonyfuniciello1768 he just had 22 in 55 and 26 in 56 the year before I’m sure he is gonna hit atleast 30-35 if he’s healthy

[@deanromanado5850]

​@gylduran9217 But... But... The laughs had captain man purse to lead the rest of the yellow zippers to, hopefully, if the hockey gods be willing, the second round.

[@bradleypittman9370]

​@@anthonyfuniciello1768dude worry about your team put the phone before your mom takes it away

[@donaldfroud66]

Go Habs Go!

[@GreekboyyD]

This guy’s biggest issue is staying healthy.

[@steve8803]

@GreekboyyD Hopefully the player assistance program helped him past whatever demons he was battling.

[@GreekboyyD]

@@steve8803 Hope so. I’m not a Habs fan but I don’t hate on players.

[@diceymaan]

That's the correct assessment. As someone who has followed Laine since his last Tappara year, I am happy to report that Laine took on a new trainer this summer and is training with DR. Sharif Tabbah. Here is a quote about him: "Dr. Sharif Tabbah has a unique approach to fitness, rehab, and injury prevention with an emphasis on balance and dynamic core stability. Over the years Sharif has worked with hundreds of professional athletes from the NFL, MLB, NBA, WTA, US Olympics, and more."

[@GreekboyyD]

@@diceymaan Hopefully we see a healthy Laine going forward.

[@micswithareal]

And stop playing Fortnite 😂

[@wbj2000]

First power play unit... and top 6. Give Liane top line minutes and he'll score 40+ goals.

[@yannickpotvin1019]

if Dach is healthy , it will be his center for sure

[@rickrobitaille8809]

So excited about second chances effect😁🇨🇦🇺🇸🥊

[@dillonrobert7929]

I hope Laine rockets out and scores a ton. I hope is head is doing well. Everyone goes through shit... Looking forward to seeing you in a Habs jersey Laine!

[@TheBasileman]

Well they definitely found some Finnish 😂

[@MyNameIsCaesarSalad]

For someone who appreciates good word play, I tip my cap to you. Well played! 😉👍

[@davidmaslenka5940]

Hope he won’t interrupt our great first slafzuky line

[@bl4501]

What number is he gonna wear 92?

[@danlang1978]

Loved to hear from Kenzie. Now I just need to hear from Button.

[@Veopoz]

All.i know is he looks better in Habs Jersey than he ever looked in a Jets or Jackets

[@zanatural]

where will Nick Ehlers fit on the habs roster?

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Nobody's washed effect😁🌐

[@jz5005]

Good to hear Line is still alive, and apparently back to being a ‘Finisher’ in the Top Six. Must have had a good season last year.

1:40 Yeah they need a Finnish who is able to finish.

[@Jenna-Tailya]

Montreal has been the same since they let JJ Daigneault walk

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Marty you have a wonderful challenge in front of you 😁🇨🇦☹

[@Jean_Maurice]

Surely not in the Maple Laughs one…

[@brianbriscoe2630]

He could warm the bench or the press box pretty good!

[@Jenna-Tailya]

4th line

[@UnhingedCanadian]

They have the most injury prone 2nd line in existence lol.

[@timkitchen692]

- 57 over the last 4 years. That should really show you just how much Laine brings to the table. Sure he should help the PP which is his bread and butter but how many games does he cost you in the end because he simply can't be bothered to put in the needed effort night in and night out.

[@spyrrex_7541]

injury and in the assistance program. They are giving him a chance, and if it doesn't work out they get a high 2nd for harris. if he gets back to play most of the season could be close to 40 goals and pts per game we never know.

[@timkitchen692]

@@spyrrex_7541 That is a fantasy sadly. There is nothing to suggest he can get back there as this isn't a new thing, the lack of effort overall. It has been there his whole career. He is a massive liability defensively and has never shown much will to change that fact. 40 goals was 8 years ago now. Why do people still think that he is going to get back there?

[@spyrrex_7541]

@@timkitchen692 he's often been on 35 goal pace per year and close to point per game. The position montreal are right now, it's worth a shot to try. If there's is a coach that can help player turn things around, it's st louis. And yeah one thing that suggests he can get back to this level is the fact that he gets out of the shitshow that happened in columbus with the multiple coaches change and overall type of coaches that doesn't cather to those types of players. One other thing, if he is able to play a good amount of games this year with a respectable production, then the habs can just retain 50% of his salary next year and flip him at the deadline for picks. And also, montreal have had so many "good player without the puck" yeah it's important, but at sone point you need players that are also good WITH the puck and that can score, and even if Laine doesn't score, the threat of his shot could create space for other players on the ice. Also, Laine just got out of the assistance program and look genuinely in a better place. I respect your opinion opinion about Laine not being the player he was and you are probably right, but the team is not projected to make the playoffs anyway, they have the cap space, they get a 2nd for harris which is great and can flip laine next year. We've seen a lot of comeback stories over the years and the way there is no really way this trade can backfire on the habs, it's worth taking a chance with him, even though the odds are small.

[@retropiledriver1558]

Who was on the plus side with Colombus during his tenure with the Blue Jackets? How many players were? Sorry but the +/- arguments is pretty irrevelant in such a crappy team. Reality is : the money use for for Laine probably would not had been used anyway this season, so why not try to create a spark and have a real second line. If he's good, he's good, if not he is gone in two years or trade before that or maybe he waits free agency and his in a better spot. By that time, Demidov will be there and maybe some others promising rookies, this clearly is a calculated risk.

[@politicalbandwagon4989]

+- is a team stat but go off

[@jdavidblais]

Et bien !!

[@Batmanananana]

Yeah he's not going to the second line...

[@Jean_Maurice]

Where does fit TSN in the media scene? In the garbage bin.

[@realphenom]

Suzuki Caulfield Slafkovsky Dach Laine Demidov

[@JackyJames1]

Demidov is in the KHL for 2 years ( or the front lines building trenches...) Newhook, kurb and Laine that's it!

[@realphenom]

@@JackyJames1 next year he will be there i am pretty sure

[@YeatesBoyd]

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[@KingsleyHulda]

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[@salianni16]

Where does Laine fit in Montreal? In a straitjacket!!

[@TheBillaro]

lalOA n DE. 😂

[@Veopoz]

2 women talking Hockey? Absolutely finished with Leafs? WTF

[@TerryCristopher]

Perfect fit! Habs are one of the worst plus minus teams ever and they just got a guy that’s never blocked a nhl shot in his life,lol ,habs need Ryan O’Reilly , not no defense laine, wonder what his new name will be? Patriceeeeeee!!!!! Lalanieeeeeee!!!!!!! Lol

[@TheMark21-sz6uw]

Dude if he was there last year and scored only 18 goals, he would have been the 4th with the most goals on the team. The habs need goals.

[@daman9780]

SO MONTREAL GETS RID OF ANOTHER HEAD CASE IN JONATHON DROUIN AND GOES AND TRADES FOR ANOTHER THAT WILL COST MONTREAL 7.5 MILLION A YEAR ...A PLAYER WHO HAS NO EMOTION....HAS NO PHYSICAL GAME.....DOES NOT BACK CHECK.....DOES NOT PLAY TEAM DEFENCE AND NEEDS A PERFECT PASS TO SCORE IF HE CAN STAY WITH THE PLAY (SLOW/LAZY SKATER).....YUP GOOD TRADE MONTREAL

[@DB-gr7ch]

All day now I've heard the tired old line "Laine needed a change of scenery". Vapid, trite, talking head gibberish. He could have easily afforded a long, restful vacation with his current wealth. Sports teams aren't psychological charities. And they shouldn't be paying $8.7 million for a head case....they should cost a dime a dozen. Fire sale prices. Grow up, do your job, earn what you're being paid.

[@sanborghini]

He’s washed

[@Intruder-xw6ye]

You’re pedestrian…simpleton.

[@Habsman204]

Another absolute loser on the internet 😂

[@elvisisalive2716]

does Kenzie Lalonde have an onlyfans?

[@AtlanticFight]

Wtf

[@politicalbandwagon4989]

Go outside man

[@elvisisalive2716]

@@politicalbandwagon4989 do they have onlyfans outside?

[@DB-gr7ch]

Sidney Crosby's salary cap hit this season is $8.7 million. Laine isn't fit to tie Crosby's skate laces.

[@TheMark21-sz6uw]

He signed this contract over 10 years ago. You don't understand how cap hit percentage works.

[@DB-gr7ch]

@@TheMark21-sz6uw Ah, 10 years ago. So what's the adjustment/ conversion factor for that in today's dollars....so that I can correct the figure into the exact salary cap hit this year? ....Just kidding! It's $8.7 miilion.

[@TheMark21-sz6uw]

@@DB-gr7ch You just proved my point lmao

[@DB-gr7ch]

@@TheMark21-sz6uw So if we're both satisfied with our own positions, why did you do the silly lie thing about laughing?.

[@nadaduo1765]

poor laine, plays in a dump like winnipeg, a joke franchise in columbus and now toxic montreal, no wonder the he suffers with depression lol

[@bren7431]

Montreal is one of the least toxic teams in the league rn

[@MattySpadez]

Yep makes sense, that's why MTL was on his no trade list. Wait..

[@paulouellette6934]

​@@MattySpadez your jealous😂😂😂

[@red3here]

@TomBrown-cq4vuhow do you know?

[@micswithareal]

Dude called Montreal Toxic while they haven't said ''WE WANT FLORIDA'' Toronto 🤡's and more toxic.

[@sweiland75]

I'm betting that Laine's skills will be diminished in Montreal and his production will become mediocre like the rest of the team. After following this losing team for thirty years, I've learned to be very pessimistic.

[@nancetardiff339]

Low-T level type comment

[@canadasugardaddysugardaddy1797]

They need Laine Suzuki and Slaf on the first line and put Caufield with Dach and Newhook.

[@canadasugardaddysugardaddy1797]

The oilers should have traded Nurse for Laine. Imagine how deadly a pure sniper like Laine would be having McDavid or Draisaitl feeding him the puck. Laine never had a good Center feeding him the puck his entire career.