Another team passes on the Finnish sniper ahead of training camp.

The Montréal Canadiens re-signed both Jakub Dobes and Ivan Demidov to new contracts earlier this summer, only weeks after having advanced to the Eastern Conference Final following a pair of thrilling road Game 7 victories in the earlier two rounds.However, one player that they chose not to extend and by all indications are moving on […] The post Patrik Laine Linked To Top Canadiens Rival Club appeared first on HEAVY.

The former 2nd overall pick will have to take what he can get.

The Canadiens have a PTO candidate to consider in this forward.

With the uncertainty of Brad Marchand's health and the numerous speculative reports linking Patrik Laine to the Florida Panthers, we look at the risks and rewards of signing the 28-year-old sniper.

Patrik Laine, formerly of the Montreal Canadiens, is still in search of a new home ahead of the 2026-27 regular season.He played in just 5 games last year after suffering a core muscle injury against the Nashville Predators on Oct. 16, 2025. Laine played 12:10 against Nashville and was not seen again for the rest […] The post Ex-Canadiens Star Patrik Laine Sends Message on Next Destination Amid Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.

Patrik Laine’s NHL market is shrinking, but a short-term compromise with the Colorado Avalanche could give the former 44-goal scorer the opportunity to bet on himself and resurrect his career.

Who will be the first of these big names to sign?

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere has been among the boldest of NHL executives during the offseason, highlighted by his record-breaking offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson that ultimately was matched.While the Flyers didn’t get Carlsson, Briere demonstrated that he’s willing to take bold actions to try and get his club into Stanley […] The post Flyers Linked To Former $34.8 Million Star Forward appeared first on HEAVY.