{"id":425100,"date":"2026-01-22T04:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T04:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/425100\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T04:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T04:48:08","slug":"it-appears-decided-for-three-players-including-patrik-laine-for-the-game-against-the-sabres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/425100\/","title":{"rendered":"It appears decided for three players, including Patrik Laine, for the game against the Sabres"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

We received confirmation earlier today regarding three players, including Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine.<\/p>\n

In Brossard, the Canadiens sent a clear message ahead of the game against Buffalo.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday morning, three names were left out of regular line drills during practice.<\/p>\n

Alexandre Texier, Samuel Blais, and Patrik Laine skated with the extra players. All indications are that they should not play Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres.<\/p>\n

That’s the flip side when injured players return at the same time.<\/p>\n

The Canadiens have been talking about a surplus up front since the return of Kirby Dach and Jake Evans, and the situation tightens even more if Patrik Laine is truly ready to come back.<\/p>\n

At some point, cuts have to be made.<\/p>\n

Martin St-Louis appears to have made his decision: no Patrik Laine, Alexandre Texier, or Samuel Blais tomorrow, barring a change of plans<\/p>\n

When a team plays the next day, the morning skate (the day before) is often a strong indicator.<\/p>\n

Blais, meanwhile, has been through the wringer. He played 8 games in Toronto earlier this season and collected 3 points, with 1 goal and 2 assists.<\/p>\n

He then filled up the scoresheet with the Rocket, posting 9 points in 9 games before being recalled.<\/p>\n

And Laine remains a situation that draws attention, regardless of the lineup on any given day.<\/p>\n

Last season, he scored 20 goals and recorded 33 points in 52 games. This year, he has 1 point in 5 games, and his return continues to be closely monitored.<\/p>\n

“Texier, Blais, and Laine as extras.”<\/p>\n

– Nicokas Cloutier<\/p>\n

“Dach is still with Suzuki and Caufield at practice this morning.<\/p>\n

Texier, Blais, and Laine aren’t on a regular line.<\/p>\n

Caufield – Suzuki – Dach
Slafkovsk\u00fd – Kapanen – Demidov
Gallagher – Danault – Anderson
Bolduc – Evans – Veleno”<\/p>\n

– Marco Cook<\/p>\n

Things are falling into place, things are moving forward.<\/p>\n

Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n

POLL<\/p>\n

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It appears decided for three players, including Patrik Laine, for the game against the Sabres<\/p>\n

Will the Habs beat the Sabres Thursday night?<\/p>\n

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