Patrik Laine is currently participating in his first practices with the Montreal Canadiens and has already begun making an impact on his teammates. Laine is working to shed some of the negative narratives surrounding him, particularly the perception that he’s a lazy player or lacks defensive responsibility.
Juraj Slafkovsky said he's very impressed with Patrik Laine's poise with the puck. Noted Laine didn't do much skating before arriving in MTL a couple of weeks ago but already has made a mark on new teammates. "During the practices, you can see why he makes $8.7 million," he said.
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Despite these criticisms, Laine’s performance is already standing out to his teammates. Juraj Slafkovsky, for example, made notable remarks about Laine’s talent, specifically pointing out his hefty salary, saying, “During the practices, you can see why he makes $8.7 million.”
This situation will be an intriguing experiment. While there isn’t much pressure on Laine, given the low expectations, if he underperforms, Canadiens fans might be significantly disappointed. Only time will reveal the outcome of his time in Montreal.
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