Columbus Blue Jackets' fans have something to worry about: Patrik Laine just had his first meeting with Mike Babcock, and he didn't sound too happy afterward.
Considering Laine's history of conflict with tough coaches (John Tortorella, for example), there is room for concern about the star player's future in Columbus.
When asked about the content of their meeting, Laine provided a brief and somewhat robotic-sounding response that indicated his unhappiness with something.
Here's what he said:
Babcock retired in 2022, and now, a year later, he's back behind an NHL bench as a "changed man." He claims retirement has changed him, and we are about to see if that's true.
However, he still appears eager to return to action, particularly with newcomer Adam Fantilli.
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19 JUILLET | 167 ANSWERS Patrik Laine's Reaction to Mike Babcock Making Waves Online Do you think Columbus made the right decision by hiring Mike Babcock? | ||
Yes | 56 | 33.5 % |
No | 111 | 66.5 % |
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