It has been 30 years since a Canadiens player scored at least 40 goals in a season. If he has his way, Patrik Laine will be the first since Vincent Damphousse.
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“I don’t want to be a 30-goal scorer again. I want to score 40 or 50 goals again. I’ve done it before.” “It was no coincidence,” said new acquisition Kent Hughes via video conference when a colleague asked him if he thought he was capable of reaching thirty again.
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The Finn’s goal may seem ambitious, as he only pulled the strings more than thirty times twice: during his first two seasons in the NHL (36 and 44 goals).
The fact that the big striker comes to Montreal with so much confidence bodes well, even if he didn’t bring much with him last year.
“I’ve learned things about myself. There are always going to be things that happen to you, adversities. I wasn’t always the best at dealing with them. Now I get through difficult times better. I stay more positive,” he explained.
The Cup in Montreal
His mental rehabilitation probably wouldn’t have been complete if he hadn’t left Columbus. It had been a while since he had requested a transaction. This change of scenery will allow him to have a fresh start.
“It was more as a person than as a player. I’m excited to have this opportunity in Montreal,” Laine said.
“I know how popular hockey is in Canada. I experienced it in Winnipeg. It will be even more so in Canada, he also said. It’s a great organization, well run, with a lot of talented young people. I think I can help this team by bringing my expertise. My goal is to bring the Cup back to Montreal.”
If he can score 40 goals, that should help a little.
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