Patrik Laine To Miss 2-3 Months With Sprained Knee
Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine (knee) will miss the first 2-3 months of the new NHL campaign. Following a knee-on-knee collision with an opposing player in Saturday's preseason game against Toronto, Laine has been diagnosed with a sprained left knee. This is a horrible blow for Laine, who missed time with a broken clavicle a season ago and skated in only 18 games. However, the good news is that he at least won't require surgery and could be back before the turn of the year. Laine's injury offers Josh Anderson a chance to log regular top-six minutes at the start of the campaign.
Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine (knee) was injured in Saturday's preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Laine was involved in a knee-on-knee collision with Toronto forward Cedric Pare early in the game. The Finnish star needed help to get off the ice and didn't return to the game. Laine has had awful luck with injuries throughout his eight-year NHL career, and this could be another bad one for him. Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis didn't provide an update on him after the game.
Juraj Slafkovsky Excited To Link Up With Patrik Laine
Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky is very excited about the addition of Patrik Laine, who was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets this week. "I'm excited about the season, especially with the Patrik Laine trade," Slafkovsky said at the NHL European Player Media Tour. "It's funny, during the summer you wonder how things are going to be throughout the year and who you're going to play with and what your role is going to be, and I pretty much can't wait to be there already and play." Like Laine, Slafkovsky has faced some difficult times in the NHL in recent years. However, the two could now benefit from playing together.
The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Patrik Laine in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. The Blue Jackets received defenseman Jordan Harris and a second-round draft pick in the trade. The deal came to fruition shortly after the Blue Jackets' general manager, Don Waddell, announced that Laine didn't want to play for the team anymore. Laine's three-and-a-half-year stay in Columbus was massively disrupted by injuries. He made only 174 appearances as a Blue Jackets, scoring 64 goals and 138 points. Last season, Laine posted nine points (six goals, three assists) in 18 games. However, the 26-year-old was a point-per-game player just a couple of campaigns ago. This could be a good pickup for the Canadiens if Laine regains his top form.
Patrik Laine Cleared To Return From Players Assistance Program
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (personal) has been cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program. He entered the program on Jan. 28 after making only 18 appearances in 2023-24. The former All-Star finished last season with six goals and nine points. While it's positive news that he has cleared the assistance program, Laine is still recovering from shoulder surgery, and it's unclear when he will be able to return to action. The Blue Jackets are reportedly working on a trade with Laine to give him a fresh start following a few injury-riddled campaigns in Columbus. A healthy Laine in a better situation could still be a major fantasy asset. The Finnish forward has tallied 204 goals and 388 points in 480 career games.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine will likely suit up for a different team next season. According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, Laine is working with the Blue Jackets on a trade, adding that the Finnish star wants a "fresh start." Laine signed a four-year, $34.8 million extension with Columbus in 2022 after being acquired from Winnipeg a year earlier. However, the former All-Star has been plagued by injuries during his time in Ohio and skated just 18 times with the Blue Jackets in 2023-24. The 26-year-old entered the NHL/NHL Players' Association Player Assistance Program on Jan. 28 and remains in the program, according to LeBrun. Laine has tallied 204 goals and 388 points in 480 career games. He could still be a big piece for fantasy managers if he finds himself in a good situation team-wise and stays healthy.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (collarbone) has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. After sitting out 17 games with a fractured clavicle, Laine will now be unavailable for an indefinite period of time. 2023-24 has been a miserable campaign for Laine, who's played in just 18 games. The former 40-goal scorer has featured in only four games since the start of last month, and he was even a healthy scratch for a game back in November. Laine has scored six goals and boasts three assists.
Patrik Laine Out Six Weeks With Fractured Clavicle
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (clavicle) is expected to miss six weeks with a fractured clavicle. Laine went hard into the boards after a collision in Thursday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and left the game immediately. This is a big blow for the already struggling Blue Jackets, who lack the finishing touch Laine can provide. The 25-year-old had just nine points (six goals, three assists) in 18 games this season, but he had three goals and four points in his last five. With Laine out, some of the Jackets' younger players will see increased roles, including Yegor Chinakhov, Dmitri Voronkov, Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli, and Kent Johnson. The team might mix things around until they find something that works, so keep an eye on the Jackets and who is scoring for them.
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Patrik Laine suffered an upper-body injury and did not return to the game in Thursday's 6-5 overtime victory against the Maple Leafs. Laine scored his sixth goal of the season in the opening frame but later exited the contest at the 6:48 mark of the second period, while Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent did not provide an update post game. Laine has shown signs of improvement in recent times with three goals and five points over the previous six games.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine will return to the lineup Wednesday after being a healthy scratch for Sunday's game. Head coach Pascal Vincent was likely sending a message to both Laine and the team as a whole on Sunday, letting them know that no one is safe from discipline for bad play. Laine has a paltry three points in nine games this season and has no points in his last four games. The team is also on a nine-game losing streak, so something had to be done. Nevertheless, Laine will return to his spot on the second line and first powerplay unit, where he certainly has the capability to provide plenty of goals. If he was dropped in any fantasy leagues, he is a nice speculative add that could pay off big time.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine won't play on Sunday versus Philadelphia, with the Finnish sniper getting scratched for a game for the first time in his NHL career. Laine has logged less than 13 minutes of action in back-to-back games, and Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent clearly isn't happy with his work. All of the last four games have ended without a point for Laine, and he's totaled only two goals and one assist in nine appearances during the season. Adam Boqvist will draw into the lineup as Columbus goes with seven defensemen on Sunday.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (upper body) found the back of the net as he returned from a nine-game absence on Saturday against Detroit. He provided the final goal in a 5-4 defeat. Laine logged 18:17 of ice time in his comeback game and totaled four shots overall. The Finnish sniper now boasts two goals and three points for the season in five appearances. After sitting out three weeks of action, Laine doesn't have to wait long for his next outing, as the Blue Jackets return to the ice Sunday versus the Rangers.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. The move is retroactive to Oct. 20, meaning he will be ineligible for at least two games -- Tuesday's encounter with the Ducks and Thursday's matchup versus Montreal. Laine was injured last Friday on a high hit by Calgary defenseman Rasmus Andersson, who was slapped with a four-game suspension for the incident. In four games this season, Laine has totaled one goal and one assist with nine shots on goal and a minus-two rating. He was replaced on the second line by Jack Roslovic Saturday against Minnesota.
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine did not travel with the team for Saturday's road game against the Minnesota Wild after suffering an upper-body injury late in Friday's win over the Flames. The sharpshooter took an elbow to the head from Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson in the dying seconds of Friday's 3-1 win and needed to be helped off of the ice while Andersson will likely be suspended given the nature of the hit. Laine is opening the season as a center and has recorded one goal and two points across four games while adding nine shots on goal in that time. While a move back to the wing is possible, center eligibility would be a nice boon to Laine's fantasy value moving forward.
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine will be sidelined for 2-4 weeks with a triceps strain suffered in practice, the team announced on Friday. The Blue Jackets are scheduled to finish their season on Apr. 14, so it's possible we've seen the last of Laine in 2022-23. The campaign has been full of injuries for the Finnish forward as Laine has managed to skate in only 55 games. He has scored 22 goals with 30 assists, logging 13 of his points in nine March appearances. The 24-year-old spent the last couple of games as the first-line center, but Kirill Marchenko and Johnny Gaudreau will now be joined by Boone Jenner on Friday versus the Islanders.
Patrik Laine Remains Productive With Multi-Point Outing
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine kept his good form up with a two-point effort on Friday against the Ducks. He had a power-play goal and an assist as the Blue Jackets took a 7-4 loss. The losses continue to rack up for Columbus, but Laine is currently playing his best hockey of the season. The Finnish sniper has notched five goals and five assists across the last eight games. Across the entire season, Laine has contributed with 22 goals and 28 assists in 53 games, registering 179 shots on goal with a minus-15 rating.
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine factored in all three goals in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to Calgary, scoring once and posting two assists. Two of his points came on the power play. Laine has mostly been sleepwalking in 2023, but he has improved recently and reached a three-game point streak on Monday. Despite his inconsistent form, Laine has been moving with a near point-per-game pace, sitting on 14 goals and 14 assists through 32 appearances. He will hope to match his longest scoring streak of the season in Wednesday's matchup against Edmonton.
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine potted his 10th career hat trick in Saturday's 4-3 win over Detroit. He scored twice in the first period and became the ninth player in franchise history with multiple hat tricks just 1:32 into the second. Laine has missed a lot of action with health issues this season, but he has started to make up for lost time with a run of six points in three games. He reached 12 goals for the season on Saturday and has added 10 assists in 27 outings.
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine has cleared COVID-19 protocols and is set to rejoin the lineup Tuesday versus Ottawa. He was back in practice Monday, skating with Johnny Gaudreau and Kent Johnson. Laine has had health issues all season, skating in only 20 games. He has tallied nine goals and seven assists in the limited action with 72 shots. Things haven't worked out well for him so far in 2022-23, but Laine should form a dynamic duo with Gaudreau and both could be set for a big second half of the season if they manage to avoid injuries.
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine is in the COVID-19 protocols and it's unclear when he can return to action. Columbus was set to restart the season on Tuesday against Buffalo, but the game was postponed due to severe weather conditions and thus Laine won't miss any action initially. However, he might still not be ready to play when Thursday's clash with the Islanders comes around. Health issues have sadly accompanied Laine all season and he's been able to skate in just 20 games, putting up nine goals and seven assists. His absence and multiple other injuries pushed Kirill Marchenko to the first line for Tuesday's practice. The Russian winger has scored in back-to-back games and finds himself in a superb spot to extend the streak if he remains on the top line for Thursday's game.
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