Patrik Laine details injury status ahead of free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine confirmed he was not injured at the end of the season, contradicting earlier assumptions that sidelined him after five games. Laine's absence raised questions regarding his availability, especially as Montreal struggled offensively. With free agency approaching on July 1, speculation surrounds whether Laine's choice to remain inactive was strategic for contract negotiations, potentially allowing him to secure a deal with a lower base salary but higher bonuses.
- •Laine confirms he was healthy by end of the season.
- •He played only five games early in the season.
- •Speculation grows about Laine's choice to stay off the ice.
- •Laine becomes a free agent on July 1.
- •Canadiens struggled with offense in Laine's absence.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Canadiens' Patrik Laine makes shocking injury admission before free agency
"This answers some of the questions out of Montreal, but it also raises plenty.
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