Martin St-Louis Sends a Clear Message to Patrik Laine With Latest Lineup Choice
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The Montreal Canadiens made a last-minute announcement ahead of the game against the Ottawa Senators.
For a rare occasion, it was the Canadiens themselves who revealed the lines and pairings for tonight's game, and once again, one forward received some very bad news.
Demotion for Patrik Laine despite Zachary Bolduc's injury, Canadiens announce their lineup
Even though Zachary Bolduc (injured) will not be available for the game against the Senators, it won't be Patrik Laine joining Kirby Dach on the second line.
"The training session is underway at the Bell Centre, in preparation for the final preseason game against the Senators.
Zachary Bolduc still absent (lower body)
- Patrick Friolet
Zachary Bolduc still absent (lower body)
- Patrick Friolet
Joe Veleno gets a nice promotion, while Patrik Laine remains "stuck" on the team's fourth line.
"Here's what the Canadiens' forward lines and defence pairings are expected to look like for tonight's final pre-season game against the Ottawa Senators at the Bell"
- Stu Cowan
- Stu Cowan
Clear punishment for Patrik Laine, according to Martin Lemay
Laine has now been on the Canadiens' fourth, or even fifth, line for over a week.
As Martin Lemay points out, this is clearly a punishment and/or a message for Laine.
According to Lemay, there's no testing involved here-it's outright a punishment.
"I'm trying to understand.
What do they want to test by putting Laine with Beck and Veleno?
It's not a test, it's a punishment, it's a consequence.
Seriously, there's something to it."
- Martin Lemay
What do they want to test by putting Laine with Beck and Veleno?
It's not a test, it's a punishment, it's a consequence.
Seriously, there's something to it."
- Martin Lemay
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