Player Discussion Patrik Laine: wearing a regular practice jersey

[BJCOLLINS]

Great news, man it was somber around here for a few days!!

I’m feeling a little punch drunk about watching Dach tonight? It’s going to take a long time to settle the nerves, with every hit our top 6 take, I’m looking around for the grim reaper.
Cheers.

 

[Demigod Gloves]

Great news

Crazy to think that his injury is far less bad than Reinbacher's considering how they looked

I think the hospital mixed the files, wouldn't surprise me with our health system

 

[River Meadow]

Last year Dach's injury did not look that bad at the moment. Key is the ACL and if it tears then surgery and it can happen with awkward twists. Laine's looked worse but on the replay it was mostly a side hit. I thought for sure it was bye bye MCL however there must be more flex laterally compared to anterior-posterior. Better than expected.

I mean... Dach got driven into the benches by a 6ft6 colossal beast.

 

[overlords]

somebody might have already mentioned it, but this means Tony Marinaro got absolutely BTFO'd right?

 

[Hacketts]

Should be good for the team's morale, and now gives a chance for some players to step up. We don't need to throw in the towel before the first game hahaha.

 

[OldCraig71]

I'm happy that it isn't serious but he really put his body in an awkward position and reminded me of Drouin trying to deke his way into the zone. He has to play much smarter than that based on his injury history.

 

[xX SEYF Xx]

Good job ligaments, that's incredible flexibility

 

[BB88]

Honestly did not see that coming

Looked that bad

 

[OnTheRun]

Where? He said 2-3 months?

I mean... *You* literally posted the tweet where he said 4-5 months... HERE

 

[morhilane]

somebody might have already mentioned it, but this means Tony Marinaro got absolutely BTFO'd right?

They all look like idiot, not just Marinaro. It was clear they were all speculating for clicks anyway.

 

[Habby4Life]

I mean... *You* literally posted the tweet where he said 4-5 months... HERE

Yeah, he didn’t get it right either.

Looks like the Habs kept it close to the vest.

 

[sampollock]

They all look like idiot, not just Marinaro. It was clear they were all speculating for clicks anyway.

so right...

lets enjoy the news and let's hope our young D man recovers too

 

[CharleyHorse]

I mean... Dach got driven into the benches by a 6ft6 colossal beast.

yup, by yet another scrub.

 

[EddyK]

fat tony better recant now


great I will see him in EDM this makes my day !!!!!

I am in Edmonton too. We should connect. I usually go to the game with 2 of my losers oilers friends. Also looking for Nov 18 tickets in Montreal

 

[waffledave]

Where? He said 2-3 months?

He said 2-3 months before rehab and a total of 4-5 months before he can return.

 

[Hannibal]

His ligaments have amazing flexibility, holy shit.

But im suspicious. Suspicious that Laine didnt want to get chirurgy and wanted to
Try rehab instead.

 

[Jared Dunn]

somebody might have already mentioned it, but this means Tony Marinaro got absolutely BTFO'd right?

Shock of the century. I almost spit out my drink when I saw him pop up in the Habs "documentary"

 

[sampollock]

GO PL
get to rehab and you will be like the 6 million dollar man after

 

[BargainBinSpecial]

Yeah, but next year will be even better. Laine should be back, Demidov and other young players coming in, maybe Hage, maybe Rainmaker (hopefuly), Mailloux. Bad contracts coming out. We'll only be carrying Gallagher, Anderson and Price comes next year. Salary retention coming out. The roster turnover will be almost complete.

Even with Laine on the cap and Slaf's cap raise next season, we'll have around 17 mil to replace or re-sign Savard, Dvo, Armia and Evans.

The only guy to re-sign would be Savard, if he is willing to stay on as a depth guy and mentor.

 

[CharleyHorse]

Wow. I really hope there is no setback.

I remember when Carey was day to day, only to play 5 games and end his career...

Stop yucking my yum.

 

[Halakitlikethat]

I can’t believe he doesn’t need surgery. I’d be dead if someone hit my leg like that.

 

[417]

His ligaments have amazing flexibility, holy shit.

But im suspicious. Suspicious that Laine didnt want to get chirurgy and wanted to
Try rehab instead.

Same here…which I get and as long as there's no ACL damage rehab should be fine.

But probably also means an inevitable arthroscopic surgery to clean things up at some point in the offseason.

For now they/he avoided the worst.

 

[CoopersFalls]

Hopefully this is the right decision and he doesn't then need surgery later in the season because they tried to do things the quick way !

 

[SwiftyHab]

best case scenario here. For the next few months, Roy, (maybe Kapanen), maybe Heineman can get chances to develop on top two lines then become a strong add to a third line once PL is back.

psyched again.

 

[BergevinBurner]

We're SO back!

Uncancel the parade! 2-3 months is still a long time, but it means a potential return in 2024 is still on the table. Even if it takes the full 3 months and he's back for January then we'll have 45 games left in the season. Hopefully we can be somewhat competitive until Christmas so we're playing some meaningful games when he gets back.

I have such a big goofy smile glued to my face now lol.