Laine's up and down journey to Montreal

Drafted second overall by the Jets in 2016, Patrik Laine flew out of the gates as a rookie, setting a new Jets / Thrashers franchise record for goals by a rookie. Since then, the Finnish forward saw a rise and fall in Winnipeg, which eventually led him to Columbus. Now a Canadien, here is a deep dive into Laine's career in the SC Timeline.

[RockerFinland]

As a Finn I always had a dream to see Laine in the Habs and now it really happened. Montreal is a mythical place for the Finns because we recognize it as the Mecca of Hockey. I'm super excited! Laine seems to be super excited as well

[nathanielzoladkowski]

If he went to the Leafs TSNs' title would be: Laine's Up & Up Journey to to Toronto.

[BillyBishopNelson]

If he got traded to the Leafs you guys would be stroking his chicken. Typical Toronto media

[Mr.BillyJoeMcAllister]

He' finally in a (very good) city.

[GreekboyyD]

I remember his fanboys saying he would score more goals than Ovechkin over his career because of his earlier start. He’s only 649 goals back.

[ygdgxmg]

TSN, you forgot to mention that Laine asked for a trade away from the Jets.

[vlun]

I remember the Blue Jackets were a really fun team to watch like the Senators. Now they're both pretty bad for a number of years.

[Justin-ct]

"Laine's better!!" - Delusional Winnipeg fans

[chillchillin]

He will crumble mentally in any strong hockey market. 8 million is a big cap hit for a guy who probably scores 20 goals.

[Mat]

piss off TSN, you can hear the saltyness in your title

[careyblake]

I think only one emoji covers this all "😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂" Montreal thinks every player they buy Is a plan the parade same as leafs fan, a player that has been garbage and injured for 4-5 years being dumped from multiple teams does not thrive on a bottom feeder team of nobodies, bad goal tending and newb coaching.

[xgigzxr]

Why on earth would any team take a chance on him?
Huge mistake for MTL.
Remember in the draft and even after when Laine claimed he was the better choice for 1st overall instead of Matthews LMAO!

[nobject]

All he's doing is collecting paychecks. No heart. Perfect fit for Montreal u guys will be sxreaming to get rid of the guys 3 weeks in.

[larrygeran]

laine sucks he always has he always will