Patrik Laine Stuns with Standout Gesture Ahead of Canadiens Camp
For better or worse, since his arrival with the Canadiens, Patrik Laine has been drawing attention in Montreal more through his actions than his words.
But his notable presence yesterday at the Canadiens' golf tournament confirmed just how motivated and determined he is to start the season off on the right foot.
The good news is that his consistent efforts this summer had already been noticed.
Often on the ice in Brossard, often the same-first to jump on the rink and last to leave-Laine has shown that he truly wants to revive his career with the Canadiens.
And this weekend, he made headlines again.
At the team's traditional golf tournament, which unofficially marks the start of training camp, the first player to arrive was none other than Patrik Laine.
Patrik Laine First to Arrive at Canadiens' Golf Tournament
"The first player to arrive at the Canadiens' golf tournament? Patrik Laine."
- RDS
A small detail, perhaps, but one that says a lot about his current mindset.
When a star player chooses to send a message like this, it shows he wants to lead by example.
After a difficult stretch in the NHL, Laine seems to have regained his inner fire, which can only be excellent news for the Montreal Canadiens.
Personally, I find this extremely encouraging.
Seeing a player of his caliber invest so much effort inspires confidence in what he can bring from the very start of the season.
I must say, I'm really looking forward to seeing him in action at camp.
Details like this are often the beginning of great stories, especially for a player like Patrik, who has had many "red flags" concerning his work ethic.
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