Lower than every week after struggling a sprained knee that may preserve him out of the Montreal Canadiens lineup for no less than two-to-three months, Patrik Laine mentioned the controversial hit that injured him and his choice to forego surgical procedure.
Talking with reporters on Thursday, Laine did not appear to carry any sick will towards Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Cedric Pare, who put the previous All-Star on the shelf after a knee-to-knee collision on Sept. 28. In the meantime, the Canadiens’ ahead even took a few of the blame.
“I do not suppose anyone is attempting to harm anyone. Hockey’s a quick sport,” Laine said via the Canadiens. “I simply put myself in that place slightly bit; D’s attempting to make a cease. He texted me afterward, give him respect for that. It is simply an unlucky play.”
Pare shared the identical view after the sport, saying, “It wasn’t my intention,” whereas wishing Laine effectively.