We are closely monitoring the Patrik Laine situation with the Montreal Canadiens today.

Let’s remember that the Finnish forward has missed the last four games due to what the organization describes as “flu-like symptoms.” We were eager to see if Laine would attend this morning’s practice, but there won’t be one after all.

“The Canadiens will not have a morning skate in Vancouver before tonight’s game against the Canucks.”

Priyanta Emrith

 

So, we will have to wait before getting our answer.

The Canadiens call a media availability with Martin St-Louis, and we will have to wait for this press conference to get an update on Patrik Laine

Indeed, the Canadiens have scheduled a media availability, and that’s when we will get confirmation about Patrik Laine, whether he will be in the lineup tonight against the Canucks or not.

Will St-Louis reveal more about what is happening with his Finnish forward?

“The Canadiens will not hold a morning skate on Tuesday.

St-Louis and selected players will speak to the media at the hotel before the game.”

Montreal Canadiens

 

However, if I had to bet on it, I’d say he won’t be in the lineup.

Patrik Laine’s absence continues to spark discussion

RDS journalist Luc Gélinas has raised some questions about the possible real reason behind Laine’s absence, drawing a parallel to what happened with Evgeny Dadonov a few years ago.

“I think his flu looks a lot like Evgeny Dadonov’s two years ago in St. Louis, when he didn’t play for a week and a half but was still around his teammates [everywhere].”

“No one here believes that [Patrik Laine] has the flu..”

– Luc Gélinas

 

In short, this situation raises some questions, and we will continue to follow this story for you today.