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Canadiens' Patrik Laine Makes Bold Statement to Doubters

Originally posted on House of Hockey | By Tom Banks | Last updated Aug 5, 2025 11:57 AM ET

Patrik Laine is in line for a big season with Montreal in 2025/26, and now he's sent a strong message to those still doubting him ahead of the new season.

The Montreal Canadiens took a huge step forward in 2024/25, making the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite all of the doubts around them, and with a bright young core, the future is incredibly exciting for Habs fans.

While hopes and expectations for their young core are high, this is a team also full of veterans that are capable of putting up big campaigns, with none more so than former Jets and Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine.

Last season, the former No. 2 overall pick was hampered by a pre-season injury that cut his preparations for the season short, and when he did take the ice, he was highly inconsistent despite scoring 20 goals in 53 games.

Patrik Laine Makes Things Clear to His Doubters: He Will Give it His All This Season

Now, he's taken aim at those who have doubted him and continue to doubt him ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, where he hopes to be fully healthy and have a full pre-season of preparation with his team.

Whoever bets against me is gonna lose all of their money.

Just three times in Laine's career has he played in 70 or more games, and in those three years he's combined for 110 goals, so while he's struggled to stay on the ice, if he can do that next season, he's got a role in Montreal that will allow him to thrive.

At 27-years of age, Laine has over 500 games and 200 goals under his belt in the NHL, so while last season didn't finish the way he wanted, with full preparation and full health going into the new season, there's no reason why he can't thrive and show everyone just how good he can be.

This article first appeared on House of Hockey and was syndicated with permission.

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