Laine Fesses Up On A Frustrating Year And A Murky Future

Patrik Laine is not sugarcoating this one, and that usually means the story has some real teeth. He is recapping a frustrating season while also sounding unsure about what comes next, which is never a comforting combo for player, team, or fan base. Around the league, when a scorer starts talking this way, front offices listen a little closer because the future of a roster can shift quickly from uncertain to urgent.