Montreal’s GM was convinced of the attitude of the Finn.
Patrik Laine received praise from his boss. AOP / USA Today Sports
Montreal Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes has commented Patrik Laine27, presentations.
For the team’s salary cap, $ 8.7 million in pre -speculation was considered a precision search or a potential risk acquisition, depending on the perspective.
Laine, who was injured in the early part of the season, finally scored 20+13 in 52 matches.
– We wouldn’t have played in the playoffs without Patrik Laine. After returning to the line -up, he scored big goals at critical moments, Hughes mainly praised the number and value of the cabinets that came with overwhelming NHL website by.
On the other hand, Laine was often in trouble outside of special situations.
It is also signed by Hughes, who, however, praises the attitude of its acquisition.
– Was he always working even? No. He had some challenges in the five -game game, but I influenced that he was always ready to learn more and develop, even though he has already achieved a lot in this league.
In the playoffs, Laine was big when Montreal’s head coach Martin St. Louis Renuled a hard -working paint gun for a whole batch.
Later it turned out that Laine was injured. In two playoff games, he collected one point.
Montreal season ended in 1st round against the Washington Capitals.