CBJ doesn't need the cap space and he's not causing any problems. This has been explained repeatedly. So getting him for free or for a cap dump, seems unlikely.
As a veteran here. you should know not to respond to known trolls like him.
Generally I prefer to preempt such before others get dragged in.
Laine's true value is currently so difficult to ascertain that I wouldn't be able to recognize a lowball offer from a fair one from an overpay.
All trades are needs-based, so the first thing to do is look at CBJ needs.
And still had his two best offensive seasons the past 3 years. With the Jackets, with little offensive help.
Yah, no doubt his value is low. But he's shown hes still capable of being a top end winger if healthy.
Did you send a ransom note with that offer?
Shoulder isn't collarbone, I injured my shoulder like 10 years ago and it's still not 100%
Based upon what Waddell says he is looking for, I could see either Chicago or (more likely) Utah offering a pair of 2nd's and a D prospect.
You think someone making millions of dollars a year is getting worse medical care then you, some nobody going to the walk-in? Holy moly.
Vrana had a similar run then the first full year after he got out of player assistance he had 6 points in 21 games and that was it
Nope.
The one thing the roster really needs is experience. And a shutdown defender.
Cool, Vrana and Laine aren't the same person.
This is the correct answer. Laine value is low and if he stays healthy and plays well to start the year, his value only goes up a bit. No team is giving up a 1st for laine unless laine can have a bounce back year.
I legit can't think of anything that would work for both sides, because both teams have a ton of kids that they're trying to develop and are wanting to take that Next Step out of "acquire prospects" and into "playing better" and thus have very similar needs and Don't Wanna Give Up type priorities. Essentially, we need those sorts of higher-skill "glue guys" to help the kids grow and/or established skill players to shield 'em - but last I checked that's also what Montreal's after. So IDK in y'all's case.
I suspect at a minimum a 1st is going to have to be involved for a pure picks-and-prospects package. Not a high one, but a 1st nonetheless. The reason is that depth picks are not something we need - the prospect pool is already deep enough that we've been giving folks away. So adding more does nothing valuable for this team - and therefore about the only practical approach left is "crank that Value Required knob as high as it will go and see who breaks first".
