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• Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Skating with teammates

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Laine (knee) took the ice in a non-contact sweater Wednesday, making his first time skating with teammates since suffering his knee injury in September, Sportsnet reports. Laine's timeline hasn't changed, with the 26-year-old winger expected back sometime in December given his 2-3 month recovery. Still, it's a step in the right direction for the Finn, who was undoubtedly eager to put together a bounce-back 2024-25 campaign after seeing action in a mere 18 games last year. Once Laine rejoins the lineup, he should push for roles on both the first line and No. 1 power-play unit.

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• Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Designated for LTIR

  10/08/2024 • By RotoWire

  Laine (knee), as expected, was placed on long-term injured reserve by the Habs on Tuesday, per PuckPedia. Laine is not expected back until December at the earliest, so his placement on LTIR was almost a foregone conclusion. Even with his extended stint on the shelf, the 26-year-old winger could still challenge for the 50-point threshold this year, though he'll need to produce at nearly a point-per-game pace to do so. Once given the all-clear, Laine should be a lock for a top-six role in addition to linking up with the No. 1 power-play unit.

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• Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Facing extended absence

  10/01/2024 • By RotoWire

  Laine is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 months with a left knee sprain but won't require surgery, the team announced Tuesday. Given how bad Laine's injury initially looked, 2-3 months certainly feels like good news for the winger. Still, it's another injury-plagued season for the 26-year-old Finn after he was limited to just 18 outings with Columbus last year. When he was healthy, Laine offered top-end offensive output with six goals and three assists, including two power-play points. Without Laine in the lineup, Josh Anderson likely has the inside track on a top-six role. Look for Laine to be placed on long-term injured reserve when the season starts.

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• Canadiens' Patrik Laine: No official update

  10/01/2024 • By RotoWire

  Montreal has yet to provide an update on Laine's (knee) status, per Arpon Basu of The Athletic, though he did show up at the rink Sunday. Laine suffered a knee-on-knee hit against the Leafs on Saturday, and there is plenty of speculation regarding how long (not if) he will be sidelined. At this point, fantasy players will have to continue to wait for more information but should probably be expecting him to miss the start of the 2024-25 campaign. If Laine is in fact out long-term, Josh Anderson could move into the second-line role in addition to linking up with the No. 1 power-play unit.

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• Canadiens' Patrik Laine: Leaves game with injury

  09/28/2024 • By RotoWire

  Laine (knee) left Saturday's game after a dangerous knee-on-knee hit, reports TSN.ca. Toronto's Cedric Pare was flatfooted as Laine entered the Maple Leafs' zone, and it appeared that he stuck out his knee. Laine required assistance to get down the tunnel and was seen throwing his glove and helmet in frustration. Laine has been snakebitten with injuries most of his career and this doesn't look good.

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