Player Discussion Patrik Laine: Part 2 - Healthy Living Edition

[sampollock]

fans love this guy
makes the rink rock
he will sign

 

[The Great Weal]

He shoots down the TVs on the road rumor but then hits us with the *except 1 time*

The big Buff part

Chiclets players interview are always a blast.

A lot of people hate on Biz and Whit but I feel like they bring the humour and personality out of so many players which wouldn't be possible elsewhere. Not to mention that the players seem to love being on this podcast, unlike the other ones.

 

[elmaco]

A lot of people hate on Biz and Whit but I feel like they bring the humour and personality out of so many players which wouldn't be possible elsewhere. Not to mention that the players seem to love being on this podcast, unlike the other ones.

Nicely balanced by Yandle too, so they actually have some good takes. I know biz played NHL but he sucked, Whitney wasn't that much better

 

[Hoochi Papa]

I could be wrong but I think Laine is after the best contract but team fit formula. I don't think he leaves Montreal if we offer something respectful. Best contract he can get is something around Suzuki or under and this keeps the pressure off of him. He can enjoy the hockey while he puts up 30+ goals and is not on an island by himself with talent.

The opportunity to play with Demidov has to be tantalizing.

Laine's career before the Canadiens was full of disappointments. That's why I agree that team fit is more important than money. However, I think Suzuki's RFA contract can't be a measuring stick for much longer, as the salary cap is going up substantially. Both Hutson and Laine could break that by a clear margin, and still have a contract worth making. I have full confidence in Hughes not to play stupid games with key players and that there are respectable offers on the table.

 

[sampollock]

Sometimes we should be grateful for players like PL

 

[Bruce Granville]

He shoots down the TVs on the road rumor but then hits us with the *except 1 time*

The big Buff part

Chiclets players interview are always a blast.

Yes, it was once. On a road trip in California.
The Jets had a whole week (at least 3 games, maybe even trips to Vegas and Arizona) in one hotel with a really crappy TV…so Laine and Ehlers went out and bought a new TV for that week and left it there after their stay.

 

[Skip Bayless]

"And then I haven't since him after that."