Patrik Laine greatly needed a change of scenery as the Four Nations Confrontation break approached. He was alternating between the third and fourth trio in Montreal and his production was lacking.

Star forward Patrik Laine let it be known that Finland is not to be taken lightly. Patrik Laine to Emily Kaplan: "We're the big brother now." What a beauty. — Murat Ates (@WPGMurat) February 15 ...