After an impressive debut with the Canadiens — with eight goals (all on the power play) in his first nine games — the shine has come off Patrik Laine.
Heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off break in the NHL schedule, Laine had no points in the last eight games and a total of six shots on goal in the last seven games. Head coach Martin St. Louis has lost patience with Laine, dropping him to the fourth line and limiting his ice time.
How should St. Louis handle Laine after he comes back from playing with Team Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament?
That’s the question answered on this Hockey Inside/Out Show bonus episode as former Canadiens teammates and 1986 Stanley Cup champions Chris Nilan and Rick Green join The Gazette’s Stu Cowan.
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