Is Patrik Laine still at the NHL level? This is how Teemu Selänne responds
Patrik Laine is currently one of the most talked-about players in the NHL both in Finland and North America. Everyone knows Laine’s goal-scoring abilities, but injuries have plagued the Finnish forward’s recent seasons.
SuomiKiekko asked another Finnish top scorer, Teemu Selänne, if he believes that Patrik Laine can still reach NHL level.
– Yes, for Pate to succeed, it would require access to two playing lines and a significant role on the power play. I see no reason why he couldn’t achieve that, Selänne assessed.
– If he is physically and mentally intact, then there is definitely potential there. He will surely get some kind of opportunity if he wants it. I don’t know for sure, but I have a feeling that he has a strong desire to come back.
Speculation about Laine’s next team is heating up. Selänne sees that there is a high demand for a player like Laine, but success requires the right environment.
– I’m sure every team could use him. It just requires a coach who wants him and believes that he will succeed and help the team.
LUE MYÖS:
Read more
- Edmonton made a controversial acquisition in the NHL – over 24,000 people demand the contract to be terminated!
- Veteran of over 700 NHL games ends his playing career – also remembered from Jokers
- Detroit announced a major statement regarding the trade request submitted by Dylan Larkin!
- Markus Oden: transfer to North America
- Massive blow to the League club – captain sidelined
- NHL faced an unfortunate setback – Patrik Laine would be the right solution right now
- Pekka Jormakka: new team revealed – special condition in the contract
- Micke-Max Åsten: that was it
- Player substitution from Jokereilta – forward in, another out
- 54 NHL games below – then a jackpot of over 20 million dollars hit