Han Tabs Danault as Laine's Perfect Linemate
Longtime skills coach Jack Han drops a bombshell take, pegging Phillip Danault as the ideal running mate to unlock Patrik Laine's sniper potential in Montreal. Danault's shutdown two-way game could finally give Laine the shelter he needs to rediscover his boom-or-bust scoring touch amid the Canadiens' ongoing forward shuffle. With Laine's future in MTL hanging by a thread and trade whispers everywhere, this pairing idea stirs the pot just as front offices gear up for deadline deals.
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