3 replacements for Patrik Laine if injured long-term.
The Canadiens hope its nothing more than a week-to-week ailment, but the early look doesn’t bode well for Laine
The Patrik Laine injury on Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs could be the most disappointing moment of the Montreal Canadiens’ season. It was a gruesome-looking knee injury, but the severity is still unknown. It came an inopportune time for the Canadiens’ newest forward, as he was rediscovering his love for the game and looked like he was on his way to regaining his 40-goal form.
The injury could destroy the Canadiens’ hopes of competing this season. It leaves a gaping hole on the second line, much like Kirby Dach’s knee injury in last season’s second game. It seems like the injury problems will never end for the Canadiens, and the question now is if Montreal is better equipped to deal with an injury to a top-six forward. Let’s check out three possible internal replacements if Laine has to miss significant time.
