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Laine’s Fresh Start or Risky Gamble | Toronto Maple Leafs News
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Patrik Laine’s free agency has sparked buzz around the Toronto Maple Leafs, but don’t count on him as a guaranteed fix. At 26, the winger’s injury history and a string of “fresh start” narratives—first with the Jets, then Columbus, then Montreal—have left teams wary. While a one-year incentive-laden deal could be a smart low-risk gamble, a multi-year contract is out of the question. Laine’s scoring ability is still there, but his defensive shortcomings and past durability issues make a PTO or short-term contract the only sensible path forward for Toronto—or any team hoping to avoid another broken promise.
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