He’s a star in name. Is he actually a star?
Torts came in here and basically sent Johansen out immediately. I believe jarmo and co. wanted Torts to go right at him and see how he reacted to it, and if it was bad, they’d get him out. Which happened.
I could easily see patrik Laine getting the Johansen treatment. I’m not trying to pick on Laine, but when I think of accountability and defensive play that is definitely not him.
The name is what matters in this case, around the league/media Laine is seen as a superstar and with Gaudreau is by far the most followed player on the roster.
Trade Jones, trade PLD and now trade Laine and here we go again, the media would love it.
They need to start building some stability/consistency and not repeat the past.
& I see about zero reasons to trade Laine, his trade return wouldn’t be massive, the W would look pretty thin& his contract is a non issue with Jarmo clearing out the Voracek contract.
& I haven’t personnally seen/read any bad reports on Laine and riff with the management, I believe Johansen didn’t have as good of a relationship as Laine has?