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

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?

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.

Look for two more bonus episodes coming later in the week and, if you haven’t already, please subscribe to the Hockey Inside/Out YouTube channel.

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