HF Habs: 4 Nations Face-Off: Canada beats Finland 5-3; advances to Finals vs USA

[ReHabs]

Imagine when Laine's in actual game-shape. We'll be begging for him to stay and sign an extension.

 

[CrazyBob]

2 points for Laine in the match so far.

 

[VT]

Wow! Laine on the 3rd line and Yo-Elle a healthy scratch.

Lundell and Luostarinen are better for him. Btw, excellent pass from the board on Luostarinen and on PP. But is still not too much fast although he has always moved his legs.

 

[26Mats]

Imagine when Laine's in actual game-shape. We'll be begging for him to stay and sign an extension.

I hope so. I want to see him get in game shape. But I also want to see him play with Suzuki or Demidov.

 

[the]

Imagine when Laine's in actual game-shape. We'll be begging for him to stay and sign an extension.

I don’t understand people who want to trade him. The talent is obvious, if he keeps improving he will be a huge boost to the team.

There’s no rush and we should be patient with him. We haven’t had a talent like him in a long time. I have no doubt it will payoff and he will become a fan favourite.

 

[Marioesque]

I hope so. I want to see him get in game shape. But I also want to see him play with Suzuki or Demidov.

Yeah give him the capable linemates and he'll create offense. Bury him in 4th and you get nothing but a headache

 

[Bunch of AHOs]

2 points for Laine in the match so far.

He's good when he is with proper linemates. Now he has 2 SC winners with great 2-way play abilities

 

[MarkovsKnee]

They should play Ullmark if he's actually available. Gustavsson has not been good. Didn't think he was that strong against Canada either.

 

[Marioesque]

He's good when he is with proper linemates. Now he has 2 SC winners with great 2-way play abilities

Yes, and in first game he was the best in the Aho line.

Hard to complain about Laine in this tournament so far. Probably best overall Finn to this point

 

[Whitesnake]

He's good when he is with proper linemates. Now he has 2 SC winners with great 2-way play abilities

It's always like that though. Lehkonen has transformed into a top end player with McKinnon. In 2 games right now with lesser linemates..he looks like a worst version of what we've seen in the Habs.

 

[Tyson]

Imagine when Laine's in actual game-shape. We'll be begging for him to stay and sign an extension.

Laine will wear out his welcome soon enough.

 

[the]

Nice drive to the net by Laine and another good pass shortly after.

 

[BullLund]

He's good when he is with proper linemates. Now he has 2 SC winners with great 2-way play abilities

I think he's playing with Lundell and Luostarinen.

 

[Monsieur Miz]

Finland goalies are disgusting.

 

[ReHabs]

Don’t understand people who want to trade him. The talent is obvious, if he keeps improving he will be a huge boost to the team.

There’s no rush and we should be patient with him. It will payoff.

A portion is just basic reaction and simple expectations. The player is on the ice, he should be healthy, he should give a good effort, he should be effective.

It's fair enough but we've specifically acquired Laine as a cap dump, because he was broken, worthless, needing repairs! And this was before his knee injury right at the start of the season and the decision he took to treat the knee to heal without surgery.

The Habs under Kent Hughes had no other alternative for this position or cap space. It would've been left up to Joshua Roy (as some loudly proclaimed was necessary). I don't think Joshua Roy would've scored at a 52pt pace like Laine's on right now (this after a harsh cold spell).

Laine's pretty much found money. I get complaining about his effort levels but getting tilted against him is silly stuff, it's not like the entire rest of the team are doing better or give a better effort.

Laine will wear out his welcome soon enough.

He has until about this time next year to make a lasting impression. If he wants to stay, that is.

 

[dinodebino]

Not a fan of the Rikkola guy.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Crappo Kakko. 3-3. Good job of staying just outside the crease by Kakko,

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I wonder if the 3 point system here has any hope of coming to the NHL

 

[nhlfan9191]

Laine will wear out his welcome soon enough.

Laine really didn’t come with any expectations due to being a cap dump. I think that will keep him from getting torched by the media and fanbase the way a player with his salary and name value typically would.

 

[Leto]

Barkov injured?

 

[Marioesque]

I wonder if the 3 point system here has any hope of coming to the NHL

It makes the most sense, all games give out same amount of total points.

 

[VT]

He's good when he is with proper linemates. Now he has 2 SC winners with great 2-way play abilities

That's what I was talking about. Lak Emma's own line, leading it. That's exactly what happened in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons. That being said, neither Lundell and especially Luostarinen are TOP players, they just have good positional play. That line reminds me of the Nyquist - Jenner - Laine line.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Barkov injured?

He is injured every game, goes to the dressing room, and is back 10 minutes later sadly. Sadly as long as Habs have or could potentially have Panther draft picks.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Barkov injured?

Fret not they have a well rested Joel Armia waiting for his opportunity

 

[BullLund]

Fret not they have a well rested Joel Armia waiting for his opportunity

Put Armia in during a penalty kill and he's likely to score a short-handed goal.