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,

Defenseman Zach Werenski didn't hold back against former Columbus Blue Jackets, now Montreal Canadiens star Patrik Laine following the Finn's comments on his NHL return to Ohio.

Finnish forward Patrik Laine has been a revelation for the Montreal Canadiens, scoring eight power-play goals since his return to action in early December; he’s already second overall in the NHL for goals scored with the man advantage.

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Zach Werenski didn’t hold back when he was asked after Monday’s game about Patrik Laine’s earlier comments to the media.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski did not mince words when responding to pregame comments made by former teammate Patrik Laine, now with the Montreal Canadiens.

Laine will face his former club for the first time since his summer trade to the Canadiens Monday night in Columbus.