Inside interview with Patrik Laine

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INSIDE INTERVIEW WITH PATRIK LAINE

MIAMI - Patrik Laine, the young 18 year old from Finland has been playing with the Miami Marauders for about a month now. We thought we would have a sit down interview with him and see what he thinks of his new team and his future.

 

Reporter: Thanks for doing this with us, Patrik.

 

Laine: Thanks for inviting me to do this.

 

Reporter: Let's start with an obvious question first. You've played in Miami for a few weeks now. How are things down there?

 

Laine: Things are good. I was able to rent an apartment right across the street from the rink which is perfect.

 

Reporter: In your first 11 games so far this season, you have amassed 9 goals and 11 assists. You are currently on pace for 59 goals and 72 assists, good for 131 points this season. How do you feel those totals reflect your improvements in your game?

 

Laine: I've played good these first 11 games. I've been playing well defensively and then also coach gave me time on the power play so I've been trying to make the most of all the time I have out on the ice. Wish my goals were a bit higher but if those assists help us win, keep them coming.

 

Reporter: You are currently ranked 10th in points, 9th in goals, tied for 6th amongst forwards, 7th in +/-, 2nd in power play goals and 4th in game winning goals. What do you think of those rankings and what do you plan to do to move up?

 

Laine: Obviously, I can't say I went out and did it all. The coaches here have given me a generous amount of ice time and special teams time to let me do my thing and my teammates are amazing. I'm hoping to be the best player in the VHLM this year and it is still early so hopefully I can keep climbing.

 

Laine (pictured above) on the ice for practice in Miami on July 26th, 2020.

 

Reporter: Who do think are the MVPs of the Marauders so far. Choose one for offence, defence and goaltending.

 

Laine: For offence, it is definitely my guy Dakota Lamb. He's been playing with me on that second line as he's a great guy off the ice too. For defence, Matty Socks no questions. Great guy off the ice and he puts his heart and soul out there every night to help us win. In net, definitely Bacon. He's been putting up so many great stat sheets and shutouts and we wouldn't be in 1st without him.

 

Reporter: You were a part of a terrible Houston lineup last year in S72. Now, you are on the #1 ranked team in the VHLM so far. Does it feel any different?

 

Laine: Obviously, it is better when you are winning but the locker rooms for both teams I've been on for great. I miss having Jiggs and Minner around, but the locker room in Miami has been just as good so it's all good. I can always see them in the offseason too.

 

Reporter: You guys play in Houston in a couple of games time. What do you think about your return to Houston?

 

Laine: It'll be fun. I get to see Minner again, along with their all ladies line and we all trained together during the offseason so some familiar faces over there but once the puck drops, I gotta be ready to play.

 

Reporter: We've heard some rumours that you are tough on contract negotiations, you want to give us some background on that?

 

Laine: Uh.....Not really. I accepted my entry level contract from Jubo nice and easy, but at the same time I am willing if my team has the space to keep to get compensated for my performance. However, if one of us needs to take a cap hit to stay competitive, I would be willing to be that guy who takes it to help the team win.

 

Reporter: Alright, we have time for one last question. During one of our draft interviews, all of the other prospects were dressed up fancy. You just did the interview from your bed in normal attire. What do you think that says about you?

 

Laine: Well, I don't need to be professional all the time. I wanted to show people the real me and I want to be myself. There is a time to be professional of course, but I thought for that interview I might as well be myself so those are my kind of comments.

 

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Edited July 27, 2020 by PatrikLaine

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