Patrik Laine Responds to St-Louis' Punishment, Plans a Different Approach if It Continues
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Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine was answering journalists' questions for the very first time today since the game in Anaheim.
Let's remember that, during this matchup against the Ducks, Laine was benched in the third period by head coach Martin St-Louis.
This even continued yesterday. As a result, Laine has lost his spot in the Canadiens' top-six forwards.
Patrik Laine responds publicly
Honestly, I was looking forward to hearing Patrik Laine's response, and I personally think he handled it very well.
His most important response will come on the ice, of course, but he still made a point to mention this:
«It's difficult.. Even if my body feels good sometimes, and my confidence isn't quite there, I have to contribute in another way if my offensive game isn't clicking.»
Patrik Laine
Patrik Laine
He seems to be taking responsibility for what's happening to him, but there's even more.
Laine then explained that if this continues (which he obviously doesn't want), he will take a constructive approach by talking to his coaches for advice and looking for other ways to help the team while he works to regain his scoring touch and confidence.
He really seems to have grown as a person!
In any case, we sincerely hope things turn around for Laine, and I truly believe that playing with Jake Evans and Joel Armia could be beneficial for him.
After all, Laine still has 18 points in 24 games, which is far from catastrophic.
Every goal scorer goes through tough stretches.
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