'He's a Burden for Everyone': Gilbert Delorme Sends Strong Message on Patrik Laine's Role
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Definitely, BPM Sports host Gilbert Delorme doesn't seem to be part of the fan club for Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine.
Now, Delorme has sent another very clear message about Patrik Laine, following the demotion of young Ivan Demidov to the third line (to keep Laine on the second line with Kirby Dach and Zachary Bolduc).
Gilbert Delorme sends another message about Patrik Laine
Here's what he had to say this morning on BPM Sports airwaves:"Patrik Laine, honestly I'm looking forward to seeing his game, but he's a burden for everyone.
We don't know where to put him, we don't know what to do with him, we're afraid to demote him because if we demote him, he's going to sulk.. [So Demidov is the one who pays the price]."
- Gilbert Delorme, on BPM Sports
We don't know where to put him, we don't know what to do with him, we're afraid to demote him because if we demote him, he's going to sulk.. [So Demidov is the one who pays the price]."
- Gilbert Delorme, on BPM Sports
Anthony Marcotte then added that everyone agrees the problem is Patrik Laine!
"At 5-on-5, he's nonexistent (he's a non-factor)."
- Anthony Marcotte
- Anthony Marcotte
See the clip in question right here:
Do you agree with Gilbert, and do you also believe that Patrik Laine is a burden for everyone?
Patrik Laine, 27 years old, recorded 33 points, including 20 goals, in 52 games last season (his first with the Montreal Canadiens).
He makes $8.7 million per year until July 1, 2026.
The 2025-26 season will be a very important one for him, both for his future in the NHL and with the Montreal Canadiens.
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