Player Discussion: Patrik Laine

[RageQuit77]

Mini update.

 

[Ukkosenjumala]

Got a feeling Laine's assists are in the same place as his goalscoring was before he broke out. Just unsustainably bad luck given his talents. Don't agree with switching Ehlers back with Laine at all, Connor has already had Laine on speed dial and with Connors finishing touch it looked like it was developing both ways. While Laine should focus mainly on being open, it makes the line a bit predictable and it leaves nobody to capitalize on the rebounds he creates.

 

[abax44]

In how much TOI and what team mates?

The answer to that question is: who gives a shit!

 

[Psych0dad]

The answer to that question is: who gives a ****!

I certainly do. When analyzing players you have to take all data into account. TOI and linemates are extremely important when trying to form a realistic picture. Can't just ignore circumstance.

 

[abax44]

I certainly do. When analyzing players you have to take all data into account. TOI and linemates are extremely important when trying to form a realistic picture. Can't just ignore circumstance.

We weren't analyzing anyone. I said Matthews might get to 100 goals quicker than Laine. Who he played with is irrelevant, unless you're discussing how and/or why he got there quicker (should he get there quicker), but that wasn't the statement that was made.

 

[FinPanda]

I read an article about Laine practising his shot with his teammates while having his leg on a cast. His training motivation has always been excellent and his teammates have been looking up to him.

 

[Psych0dad]

We weren't analyzing anyone. I said Matthews might get to 100 goals quicker than Laine. Who he played with is irrelevant, unless you're discussing how and/or why he got there quicker (should he get there quicker), but that wasn't the statement that was made.

Fair enough. I of course would always want to have the conversation of how they got there but you are right, it wasn't asked in your question.

 

[Plural]

Dude, you're drunk again. But there's some good songs in those posts so keep it up. Didn't realize Klamydia is still a thing.

 

[RageQuit77]

Dude, you're drunk again. But there's some good songs in those posts so keep it up. Didn't realize Klamydia is still a thing.

Desperate attempt to jinx it. Doesn't seem working well. '

Klamydia still plays occasionally in a bar's juke. Got inspiration from that, I assume...

Come on Patty! Come on Jets! Still a period to make it work!

 

[Backcheckmonster3]

lock this thread and Laine scores a hatty in the third I said already this thread is a curse! A curse i tell you!

 

[Belzebob]

Dude, you're drunk again. But there's some good songs in those posts so keep it up. Didn't realize Klamydia is still a thing.

chlamydia will always be a thing

 

[The Russian Rocket]

Time for Laine to score again today since Ovie took the goal scoring lead. Need to get back on track after 4 consecutive games without points.

 

[Duke749]

Time for Laine to score again today since Ovie took the goal scoring lead. Need to get back on track after 4 consecutive games without points.

He is due for some points that’s for sure. Wonder if he’ll ever get another assist...

 

[JetsFan815]

Don Cherry with some actual good advice for Laine:

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Don Cherry with some actual good advice for Laine:

That goes without saying. If Cherry says it, I believe it.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Don Cherry with some actual good advice for Laine:

The real answer to the high hit would've been scoring a goal on that following powerplay...yep...

 

[Robinson2187]

Seriously is LI-NAY that hard for him to say. What a tool.

 

[fahad203]

Seriously is LI-NAY that hard for him to say. What a tool.

Remember when he called Sergei Federov ( Ser-ji Fedor-ov) or Ponikarovsky ( Pona-hosky)
This dude is an embarrassment to Canadians

I always mute him out.

 

[The Russian Rocket]

Great that Laine finally got couple of assists; but I'm baffled who has told him to start looking for passing lanes when he should shoot. His job in this team is goal scoring and it's now 5 games without a goal.

 

[Psych0dad]

Great that Laine finally got couple of assists; but I'm baffled who has told him to start looking for passing lanes when he should shoot. His job in this team is goal scoring and it's now 5 games without a goal.

Maybe Buff yelled at him to pass after his 5 goal game.

Anyway, coach should go tell the kid to start shooting ahain. We know he is a great passer, no need to try and prove it. He has been looking to pass too much.

 

[Neuf]

Great that Laine finally got couple of assists; but I'm baffled who has told him to start looking for passing lanes when he should shoot. His job in this team is goal scoring and it's now 5 games without a goal.

Yeah he had two easy shots and deferred instead

 

[Farmboy Patty]

How about that saucer to Myers, though…

 

[armyjoe]

Great that Laine finally got couple of assists; but I'm baffled who has told him to start looking for passing lanes when he should shoot. His job in this team is goal scoring and it's now 5 games without a goal.

You know how how passers take a step in and try to take a top corner snipe when defense is covering passing lines on a pp so next time there would a line open? Maybe Laine is trying that but instead to free himself for a shot.

And as much I like to see him to utilize his shot I wouldnt mind seeing a little bit more playmaking by him.

 

[Neuf]

You know how how passers take a step in and try to take a top corner snipe when defense is covering passing lines on a pp so next time there would a line open? Maybe Laine is trying that but instead to free himself for a shot.

And as much I like to see him to utilize his shot I wouldnt mind seeing a little bit more playmaking by him.

Laine shooting ~20%
Rest of the team besides Schiefele averages near 10% .
Everything equal, Laine should shoot .
Pass completion, other factors, etc. It's been awhile since he shot when a pass was a better option .

 

[Saintb]

If he sets up more goals won't that keep the goalies honest instead of cheating towards him?