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Patrik Laine: An unclear future

Patrik Laine's future with Canadien's is currently up in the air, as debates travel around on whether he will stay or be traded.

Patrik Laine | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Patrik Laine is no stranger to the NHL, with plenty of experience ranging back from 2017-21 with the Winnipeg Jets, where he then moved over to play with Columbus from 2021-24. At 27 years old, the 6'4" Finnish forward has played with the Canadiens since the 2024-25 season after being traded over from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

With only playing 5 games this season, for a stat line of 1 assist and -3, many fans are wondering what the Canadiens will be doing with Laine, giving him another chance, or off to the trading chopping block.