The price of being a key figure on his team is something Patrik Laine is dealing with this NHL offseason, as the Montreal Canadiens prepare to stand out and live up to their expectation of making a deep playoff run. The immediate future carries high ambitions, while the present comes with heavy predictions.

In his second season with the Canadiens, Laine will face the challenge of proving he has the talent to score plenty of goals, especially on the power play. His 20 goals in 52 games last season make him a high-caliber forward for Montreal. However, doubts about his performance remain.

Former player and current analyst Georges Laraque issued a harsh warning about Laine’s upcoming season with the Canadiens, predicting that the veteran forward won’t even manage to play a full slate of gam

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