and out of the lineup.<\/a><\/p>\nThis approach clearly shows that the player is no longer part of the team\u2019s plans.<\/p>\n
Paying a bonus of this size to a player who isn\u2019t playing is always quite unusual, let\u2019s put it that way.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s fair to say that Patrik Laine will not play again for the Montreal Canadiens<\/p>\n
Management worked hard to find him a new destination, but this situation could resolve itself naturally on July 1.<\/p>\n
At the most recent trade deadline, opposing teams refused to take on that financial burden without a very strong incentive in return. And that was partly due to the bonus paid today.<\/p>\n
For now, Laine must remain patient and maintain his conditioning as he awaits a new opportunity elsewhere in the NHL.<\/p>\n
Laine clearly wants the chance to revive his professional career in a new environment, so this will likely happen this summer.<\/p>\n
Patrik Laine, 27, has recorded 1 point in 5 games this season. We\u2019re talking about a 6-foot-5 forward who was a first-round pick of the Winnipeg Jets in 2016.<\/p>\n
“Patrik Laine will receive a $2 million USD bonus”<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
Do you think Patrik Laine will play another game for the Montreal Canadiens?662505453ddb18407f796df6731d5df8<\/p>\n
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