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Patrik Laine seeks new contract after injury-limited season with Canadiens

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:05 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Patrik Laine seeks new contract after injury-limited season with Canadiens

Summary

Patrik Laine, formerly of the Montreal Canadiens, is currently looking for a new team ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. Laine played only five games last season due to a core muscle injury sustained against the Nashville Predators on October 16, 2025, which required surgery. He expressed optimism about future opportunities, stating he is excited to see where 'the wind takes me.' The Florida Panthers have emerged as a potential destination after Brad Marchand announced he would undergo surgery, creating a roster opening. Laine has not signed a new deal yet, with NHL training camps set to begin in about a month.

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Status Watch

•Laine played just 5 games last season due to injury.
•He underwent surgery for a core muscle injury.
•The Panthers could pursue Laine after Marchand's surgery.
•Laine has not surpassed 50 points since the 2022-23 season.
•Training camps open in approximately one month.

Latest Updates

12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Canadiens Star Patrik Laine Sends Message on Next Destination Amid Free Agency

What they're saying

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Patrik Laine, formerly of the Montreal Canadiens, is still in search of a new home ahead of the 2026-27 regular season.He played in just 5 games last year after suffering a core muscle injury against the Nashville Predators on Oct. 16, 2025. Laine played 12:10 against Nashville and was not seen again for the rest […] The post Ex-Canadiens Star Patrik Laine Sends Message on Next Destination Amid Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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