## List of 5 NHL Players Expected to Return in the 2024/25 Season ft. Patrik Laine The 2022-23 NHL season is winding down, with the playoffs set to begin in April. However, some players are already looking ahead to next season, including several who have been sidelined by injuries. Here are five NHL players who are expected to make a comeback in the 2024/25 season. ### Patrik Laine After missing the entire 2022-23 season due to a torn ACL, Patrik Laine is expected to be back in action for the Columbus Blue Jackets next season. The Finnish winger is still just 25 years old. When healthy, he is one of the most dangerous scorers in the league. In 2021-22, he scored 26 goals in 55 games before suffering his injury. Laine is expected to be a key part of the Blue Jackets' offense next season. ### Jack Eichel Jack Eichel has not played an NHL game since March 2021 due to a neck injury. He was eventually traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Vegas Golden Knights in November 2021. After sitting out the entire 2021-22 season, Eichel made his debut for the Golden Knights in October 2022. However, he only played four games before suffering another neck injury. Eichel is expected to be back healthy for the 2024/25 season and should be a major contributor for the Golden Knights. ### Dougie Hamilton Dougie Hamilton missed the entire 2022-23 season after undergoing ankle surgery. The Carolina Hurricanes defenseman is expected to be back in action next season. Hamilton is a two-time All-Star and one of the best offensive defensemen in the league. He had 11 goals and 38 assists in 82 games in 2021-22. ### Kirby Dach Kirby Dach only played 17 games for the Montreal Canadiens this season before suffering a season-ending wrist injury. The 21-year-old center is expected to be back healthy for the start of next season. Dach is a former third overall pick and is considered to be one of the most promising young players in the league. He had 12 goals and 18 assists in 77 games for the Blackhawks in 2021-22. ### Max Pacioretty Max Pacioretty missed most of the 2022-23 season after undergoing Achilles surgery. The Carolina Hurricanes forward is expected to be back healthy for the start of next season. Pacioretty is a three-time All-Star and has scored at least 30 goals in each of the past three seasons. He had 19 goals and 11 assists in 39 games for the Hurricanes in 2021-22.
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