Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine took a shot at his former team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, ahead of his return to Columbus on Monday night. In his initial comments, Laine explained that part of the reason he requested a trade away from the Blue Jackets was due to a losers mentality that existed within the franchise,

Former Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine returned to Nationwide Arena for the first time since being dealt to the Montreal Canadiens in a move that he requested; he felt a change of scenery would be best for him and his career.

That is why, Laine said, he requested the trade that landed him in Montreal in August. Laine’s words made it down the hallway to the Blue Jackets’ dressing room and eventually up to the suite level, where the Blue Jackets’ front office is housed.