Bob Gainey, is that you?I would not extend him before 2026, I need more informations
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Let's assume that he play the rest of the season (49G), rate of PPs/game for the team stays same, Patrik playing in PP1 and his PP goal scoring production dropping to 25% of the recent, and he won't get his 5-on-5 properly working all season, but still score some odd goals here and there:My hope is that the rest of his game, 5 v 5, catches up before he stops scoring a PPG per game. If he were to be a 35 plus goal scorer for us that would be awesome.
It doesn't look like he has good chemistry with his linemates. Why would he like to stay and pay high taxes playing 13-16 minutes nightly being in the cold -7 after 9 games already. Once he stops hitting the net, shit is gonna rain down, we all know that
I really dont think that Hughes will look at extending him until the 2025 season is underway. The injury history, falling off from when he was a star player, how he holds up mentally playing in Montreal, all of that means taking advantage of the fact we have him signed through 2025-26, and we do that by letting him get games in. And see what happens when Demi comes over.Let's assume that he play the rest of the season (49G), rate of PPs/game for the team stays same, Patrik playing in PP1 and his PP goal scoring production dropping to 25% of the recent, and he won't get his 5-on-5 properly working all season, but still score some odd goals here and there:
25 Goals for the season are almost 100% sure with above conservative projections.
Would require 6 5-on-5 goals whole season.
Note that this doesn't take account of the fact that if Habs is playing 5vs6, 4vs6, 3vs5 or 4vs5, against Empty Net during a regulation, Laine should always be on ice. For obvious reasons.
At this pace, it’ll be a big contract, but why the hell not?It's too soon to tell -- it's only been 9 games. Can Laine stay healthy -- both physically and mentally? If so, what will his asking price be in a new contract? Will he even want to stay in Montreal?
That's why i am thinking he is a good fit with Celebrini in San Jose. He cant get Barky, so Macklin might be the best available option for him. Also he would prefer the California climatefor his health issuesHe's a pure goalscorer and he's on a line with a dude who has 0 assist in 33 games.
Why would anyone for that matter? Besides, the dudes from Finland. You think the cold bothers him?It doesn't look like he has good chemistry with his linemates. Why would he like to stay and pay high taxes playing 13-16 minutes nightly being in the cold -7 after 9 games already. Once he stops hitting the net, shit is gonna rain down, we all know that
He is known for his hot and cold periods. For sure he loves the fans in Montreal, but for his own good a city close to Mexico, where not many watch hockey might be better in the long run. But thats just my opinionWhy would anyone for that matter? Besides, the dudes from Finland. You think the cold bothers him?
And we’re not talking about RHP here. What do you mean “when he stops hitting the net”? The guy is a world class shooter. He just doesn’t suddenly stop hitting the net.
He's a pure goalscorer and he's on a line with a dude who has 0 assist in 33 games.
I’m kina hoping for a Kovalev affect and Laine falls in love with MTL.That's why i am thinking he is a good fit with Celebrini in San Jose. He cant get Barky, so Macklin might be the best available option for him. Also he would prefer the California climatefor his health issues
This.Still hasn't produced 5 on 5
= "Demote" Laine to 3rd line center (with PP1) and promote Dvorak to 2nd line C...I'm not worried his 5vs5 stats. If you play with a guy who has 0 assist and very low hockey IQ and a guy who wins 37% of his FO's. At this point they are chasing puck all the time. You should look closely, when Newhook recive the puck at O-zone. He doesn't see open player, although he have blinking light on top of his head.
If you look his +/-. At least half of those has been defensive mistake made by defender. He couldn't do enything to stop those.
His speed isn't there yet, but he is showing some good signs in his 200ft game.
I'm not worried his 5vs5 stats. If you play with a guy who has 0 assist and very low hockey IQ and a guy who wins 37% of his FO's. At this point they are chasing puck all the time. You should look closely, when Newhook recive the puck at O-zone. He doesn't see open player, although he have blinking light on top of his head.
If you look his +/-. At least half of those has been defensive mistake made by defender. He couldn't do enything to stop those.
His speed isn't there yet, but he is showing some good signs in his 200ft game.
From what he’s said, he seems to like the attention/spotlight, so if that’s true, he’s in the right place. If the Habs can show that they have a chance to compete, I think he re-signs.He is known for his hot and cold periods. For sure he loves the fans in Montreal, but for his own good a city close to Mexico, where not many watch hockey might be better in the long run. But thats just my opinion
yes he doesResign him this summer.
He fits with everything we are trying to build.
Do it!!!!