Winnipeg is Good: Patrik Laine

[204hockey]

Winnipeg Is Good | By Patrik Laine

One of the greatest things you guys will ever read.

if i ever see this guy in public i am so going to challenge him to a 1v1 quick scope match! go shoot some soda cans tonight buddy!!

thanks for the link fester!

 

[behemolari]

Obviously is not written by Pate but based on his interview, really well done and we can assume its even mostly true

 

[Packofwolves]

Get him on a 8 year contract as soon as possible.

 

[Keduzin]

Obviously is not written by Pate but based on his interview, really well done and we can assume its even mostly true

What on earth makes you think it’s not written by him ? The whole text is sooooo Patrik Laine !

 

[CaptainChef]

What a wonderful article!! One thought comes to mind -- sign this guy to an 8 year contract as soon as you can Chevy. Someone who loves where's he's at so much, and has that much dedication to his team & Winnipeg, can you not see him signing a 8 year $55 million contract and everyone (him, us & the whole team) being over the moon. Now is the time to do it Chevy, if we wait for him to see the sort of $ Matthews & some of those guys will demand and get, it will be too late.

 

[CaptainChef]

Beautiful. Just a kid living his dream.
He really looks up to Wheeler.

Biggest surprise for me from this article. Does he idolize Wheels or what!

 

[DarthMonty]

What starts out as Patrik Laine refuting the Sharks players' contention of Winnipeg being the worst NHL city quickly becomes a love letter to the city, the team, and most notable his teammates.

"Best Chirper - Buff"!

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Great read, great kid.

I too am enjoying your current season.

 

[Aggie204]

My feels were punched in the gut......in a good masochistic way while reading the article.

 

[Deedog99]

This guy is a jewel. Sign him up long term. Future 50 goal scorer and assistant captain!

 

[Guardian17]

That was a terrific article!

 

[MrBoJangelz71]

back in the 90s, it wasn't as much of the case, if i remember correctly. my mom used to spend time with some of the wives. I remember Domi and Zhamnov's wives were the names she mentioned the most.

I think Domi's wife hated the city because of factors other than weather, or a lack of things to do. Whereas Domi loved the city for the same factors his wife hated it for, if you catch my drift.

 

[MrBoJangelz71]

Cannot remember the poster, from Finland, that stated Patrik's usage this season will result in him wanting out of Winnipeg.
Seems he is ok with it.

 

[RageQuit77]

Not knowing much about economics of hockey, but there are not much that can go wrong (economically) if offering him good long term deal. He has found his home in Winnipeg, being integrated to local circles very well. His market value is only going to rise, and there are surely demand for this type of player in NHL, with skill and PR-worthy face and personality. Last thing I would want to see that Patrik would be forced to go to a mercenary track with his career. Even if his star wouldn't rise to the uppermost NHL-stratosphere in terms of production, we can already see that he can fill his role and niche very well, being most likely at least solid franchise-player with consistent production and contribution in years to come. Jets front office should lock Patrik as soon as possible.

On meta-level, Pate in the Jets roster doesn't lower the image of the team, franchise, and the city of Winnipeg, possibly making it more welcoming in minds of possible free agents, veterans, and if needed... mercs, in the future. Patrik and dark, frozen prairie have very good match IMO. That he has warm heart makes him even better fit.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

 

[Aavco Cup]

These guys are really competitive. This is hilarious.

 

[Jimby]

What a great article and what a fine young man! Made my day!

 

[Analyst365]

Great PR move, even if he didn't write it himself.

 

[libertarian]

Wow, can't tell you how many times I smiled reading that

So glad that we got this guy, not only for his obvious talent, but the fact that he doesn't tell you all the same things that every other player feels that they need to say. He's really got character, and regardless of the fact that he is becoming a star player, he still acts like kid watching his idols.

Thanks for sharing this, I love it.

That is because he still is a kid. Sometimes I tend to forget that.

Mom and Dad raise their boy well.

 

[libertarian]

This kid is an absolute beauty. I love how he's invited the Amish folk to Winnipeg on account of his beard haha. Classic.

Patty, you bring the goals, we'll bring the noise. #playoffs2018

...and the white jerseys.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Huge props to the ghost writer here.

I was convinced Laine actually wrote it.

 

[LucianoBorsato]

I think Domi's wife hated the city because of factors other than weather, or a lack of things to do. Whereas Domi loved the city for the same factors his wife hated it for, if you catch my drift.

Also possible is that Domi's wife hated Domo

I believe that was one of the reasons Frolik bolted, his wife didn't enjoy it here

 

[Ducky10]

I didn't think it was possible to like him more than I already did. He seems like a really sincere guy, really happy he plays here, especially as an example to the kids that idolize him.

 

[bustamente]

See no problem getting Laine to resign, he's part of a great core and like he said he wants to win, last time I checked this team is winning and can only get better

 

[Yukon Joe]

Also possible is that Domi's wife hated Domo

I believe that was one of the reasons Frolik bolted, his wife didn't enjoy it here

I think it's one of the unstated reasons for using a "draft and develop" model.

If we can get 'em here young and get them married to local Manitoba girls they'll want to stay forever.

Why do you think Hawerchuk keeps coming back whenever we ask him...