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Patrik Laine on the first line: Mathieu Dandenault’s idea

Patrik Laine is currently becoming a hot potato in Montreal. Rumor has it that the Habs are looking to trade the forward, who is still on the injured list at this time.

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Patrik Laine not playing: 'His agent will not file a complaint against the Canadiens.'

We know the story by now: the Canadiens don’t have room for Patrik Laine at this point.This is true in terms of payroll, the 23-player roster, and the current trios.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 26

Patrik Laine is practicing with the first line this morning

The Canadiens’ players were back at practice this morning. Naturally, we wondered how Martin St-Louis was going to deal with the fact that 15 guys are able to practice forward.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 23

Here’s how the habs can play Patrik Laine without activating his salary

The rumor mill has been churning for some time now that Patrik Laine is in his final days in Montreal. We know that the Habs, who could benefit from a bit of salary flexibility, don’t really have room for Laine in their line-up anymore.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 23

Could the Penguins Take a Flyer on Patrik Laine for a Playoff Push?

Patrik Laine is starting to get healthy and nearing a return to action. As a result, chatter around the Montreal Canadiens potentially trading the former second overall pick (2016) has started to pick up, particularly after his spouse recently hinted at a move before the deadline.

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NHL News / Dose.ca / January 23

Pierre Gervais: 'Patrik Laine is like a white P.K. (Subban) with his flashy clothes.'

Pierre Gervais is a name that’s been the talk of the town since his retirement. We know that the release of his books—especially the first one—stirred up a lot of business.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 23

The Canadiens want to settle the Patrik Laine issue before the Olympics

The more time passes, the more it becomes clear that the Patrik Laine issue is becoming a problem for the Canadiens. It’s becoming clearer and clearer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 22

Alexandre Texier and Patrik Laine will not return to play tonight

Yesterday at practice, Alexandre Texier and Patrik Laine were present. However, even though they were both wearing regular jerseys, their presence on a “fifth line” with Samuel Blais led us to believe that the guys weren’t going to return to the game.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

What Is the Canadiens’ Plan for Patrik Laine?

When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine from the Columbus Blue Jackets, expectations were tempered, but curiosity was high. The former 40-goal scorer was seen as a low-risk, high-reward bet, a player with elite offensive talent who might rediscover his game in a new environment.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Lineup Chaos Means Laine’s Canadiens Future Up in the Air

Patrik Laine’s situation with the Montreal Canadiens is giving fans plenty to think about. When Tony Marinaro asked Eric Engels if Laine would suit up again in Montreal, Engels didn’t really have a straight answer.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 20

Will We See Patrik Laine Play in a Habs Jersey Again?

On Monday night, Tony Marinaro asked his guest Eric Engels if he thinks that Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine will ever wear the bleu, blanc, et rouge ever again.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 20

'No one knows if Patrik Laine will play another game with the Canadiens.'

Over the past week, the subject of injuries has received a lot of attention. After all, we know that with the return of the injured, there was the potential for congestion.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Social Media Post Indicates Patrik Laine Trade Before the Deadline

Despite having played in just 57 games with the team, Patrik Laine’s time as a Montreal Canadien already feels like it could be nearing its end. Injuries have plagued the Finnish winger over his two seasons with the Habs, and some have even wondered whether he’ll suit up in the red, white, and blue again.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 17

Patrik Laine’s wife is 'mentally preparing' for the deadline

There’s a lot of talk about the Canadiens’ surplus of forwards these days. The injured players are returning to play in Montreal. That means, eventually, there’s going to be a surplus, and big decisions are going to have to be made.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 16

What you need to know about Jake Evans, Kirby Dach, and Patrik Laine’s returns to play

Jake Evans, Patrik Laine, and Kirby Dach are on the sidelines at the moment. All three guys practiced today with the rest of the team and were wearing regular jerseys, which is a good sign.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 15

'For me, it’s unfortunately over for Patrik Laine.'

Patrik Laine arrived last year as the savior of the powerplay, scoring 15 of his 20 goals (in 52 games) with the man advantage. Without a doubt, he’s got what it takes to be a threat with the puck, but we all know he drags his feet too much and that makes him a real nuisance.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 13

Dach and Laine must not leave the Montreal Canadiens, which are Québécois

The Canadiens got back to winning ways yesterday at the Bell Centre. Despite trailing 1-0, then 2-1, the Habs were never really troubled by the poor Canucks.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 11

Patrik Laine, Kirby Dach, and Josh Anderson practiced this morning

Following yesterday’s 4-0 loss to the Red Wings, the Canadiens held an optional practice this morning at the CN Complex in Brossard. And we’ll start things off with some good news: Josh Anderson was on the ice with some of his teammates.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 29

NHL Rumors: Playing Matchmaker for Marchessault, Murphy, Chinakhov and Fleury

Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times: With the increasing salary cap, its made it more difficult to bring in free agents, as many are re-signing. It also hasn’t made trading easier.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25

Injury News on Patrik Laine Suggests Run with Canadiens Likely Over

The Montreal Canadiens received disappointing news regarding the injury status of forward Patrik Laine. Laine underwent a procedure that will sideline him for 3-4 months, according to Pierre LeBrun.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 25

Canadiens’ Patrik Laine to miss 3-4 months

The Montreal Canadiens will be without a key goal-scoring threat for a significant portion of the regular season. On Saturday afternoon, the Canadiens announced that winger Patrik Laine will miss an estimate of three to four months recovering from surgery to address a core muscle injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Canadiens announce devastating Patrik Laine news

Canadiens get devastating Patrik Laine news for second straight season

A tough start to the season for Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine just got even tougher.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Canadiens Are a Better Team Without Patrik Laine

When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine, the move turned heads across the NHL. Here was a former 40-goal scorer, once among the league’s most lethal snipers, joining a young, fast-rising team still shaping its identity.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Patrik Laine’s Quiet Start Raises Big Questions for the Canadiens

When the Montreal Canadiens took on Patrik Laine, they weren’t just betting on talent; they were betting on redemption. Once one of the NHL’s most feared goal scorers, Laine arrived in Montreal hoping to reignite his career alongside a young, up-tempo team on the rise.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 17

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Patrik Laine

NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before the training camps begin.