Patrick Laine's High-Risk, High-Reward Move | Montreal Canadiens News

Patrick Laine’s rumored one-year, incentive-driven deal makes him a tempting low-risk gamble for desperate teams needing scoring punch — but his sporadic availability and defensive indifference raise serious questions. While his lethal power-play shot is undeniable, putting him on a top line could backfire if he’s not committed to two-way play. Pittsburgh stands out as a potential fit, with Crosby’s leadership possibly curbing his past issues and creating the right environment for him to thrive — or at least not embarrass himself. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f9611fa000a362a