Patrik Laine's Return to Play: Insiders Reveal Potential Comeback Date
We have good news regarding the upcoming return of Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine.
First, let's recall that Laine was back on the ice in recent hours, and he appears to be getting closer to a return.
On TVA Sports, journalist Renaud Lavoie mentioned a potential return to play for Laine toward the end of November if all goes well, and now David Calabretta has added his own insight.
A Return to Play in Two Weeks for Patrik Laine
Here's what Calabretta mentioned in his latest article.
«Things are going to improve this season and beyond, with the much-anticipated debut of Patrik Laine, expected to return by the end of the month, and the arrival of Ivan Demidov, who will join the roster next season.
Another high-level draft pick wouldn't hurt this Habs team, despite its current expectations, and that's perfectly normal.» - Via TFP So here we have another source pointing to an imminent return for Patrik Laine. We love it.
This will for sure add a spark to Martin St-Louis' lineup.
If we think back to when Patrik Laine got injured, who could have predicted he'd be this close to returning by mid-November?
We're truly happy for him, hopeful that his recovery process continues to go well, and can't wait to see him in action with the Montreal Canadiens.
Laine, 26, is a 6-foot-5, 208-pound forward who has amassed 388 points in 480 NHL career games (204 goals).
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