The 27-year-old, in the final season of his contract, will be sidelined for up to four months after surgery to repair a core muscle injury.

The Canadiens recently announced that Patrik Laine will be sidelined for up to four months after having surgery to repair a core muscle injury. Article content

What does that mean for the 27-year-old’s future with the Canadiens since this is the final season of his contract with a salary-cap hit of US$8.7 million — the second-highest on the team behind defenceman Noah Dobson at US$9.5 million? Article content Article content

That’s the question answered on this Hockey Inside/Out Show bonus episode as The Gazette’s Stu Cowan is joined by former Canadiens teammates and 1986 Stanley Cup champions Chris Nilan and Rick Green.

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