Patrik Laine Surprises Canadiens With Serious Mindset at Training Camp: 'He's Clearly Put on His Work Boots'
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The Montreal Canadiens are experiencing a training camp full of storylines, with several young players hoping to crack the lineup, while some veterans need to reassure fans and convince Martin St-Louis of their importance and role on the team.
Each day brings its share of reactions and observations.
For their part, the coaches keep repeating that the most important things are attitude and consistency.
Several analysts and people on site, including Anthony Martineau of TVA Sports, note that the intensity is very present this year and that some players are standing out for their seriousness.
It's in this context that Patrik Laine's name has resurfaced in the headlines.
Patrik Laine Surprises with a Different Mentality
A fan asked Anthony Martineau what he thought of Laine's camp so far.
His response struck a chord:
"I'm encouraged so far. He's clearly put on his work boots."
Those words highlight an important change.
Laine has long been seen as a player with immense talent but often criticized for his inconsistency. Correction: that was a polite way of saying Laine put in very little effort in the past..
Today, he seems to have adopted a more serious mentality, and I believe that's huge. I really feel like we're seeing a transformed player.
If Laine keeps this attitude, he can once again become a dangerous scorer and help stabilize the Canadiens' second line, as well as potentially contribute on the power play.
I think this is exactly what Montreal wanted to see: a highly talented player like Laine finding his edge again.
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