“I know I’ll be playing in this league for a long time,” says Canadiens winger Patrik Laine, who can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. “That’s not a question. That’s never something I’ve doubted.”

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"I know I’ll be playing in this league for a long time. That’s not a question. That’s never something I’ve doubted. Just kind of need an opportunity, and I’m in great shape, feel good. Got still a lot of time before next season, so that’s definitely something I’m not worried about."

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