Canadiens Face Big Patrik Laine Call as Offseason Clock Ticks

Montreal is staring at one of those decisions that can shape a whole summer, and Patrik Laine sits right in the middle of it. The Canadiens have to balance talent, fit, and whatever they think the room can actually handle, which is usually where these things get interesting. In this league, the contract math matters almost as much as the on-ice upside, and the Habs are clearly not treating this like a casual roster note.