3 years agoColumbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine won't be able to help his team for four to six weeks after he suffered an oblique strain in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win against Colorado. Laine had a great game with two assists before being forced to exit in the third period. The Finnish winger had a horrible time in Columbus during his debut year, but he's been back to his best this season with three goals and seven assists in nine outings. Rookie Yegor Chinakhov took Laine's spot on the first line during Friday's practice, and it's a good chance for him to kickstart his NHL career if he sticks there. The 20-year-old has so far gone pointless in five games.--Taavi Pailk - RotoBaller
Source: Jeff Svoboda