Confirmed Trade: [MTL/CBJ] Patrik Laine, '26 2nd for Jordan Harris

[Jigger77]

I like this. Will be interesting to see if this team can claw themselves into that last playoff spot area if they can stay healthy. Dach and Laine will be two big question marks going into camp imo. If both can find their game this year and stay healthy that changes the complexion of the top 6 and the Habs as a whole quite a bit.

 

[Archijerej]

Montreal going to win the cup before Toronto does?

That's common knowledge.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Now Montreal can finally acquire Pierre-Luc Dubois by flipping Laine to the Capitals in exchange for the douchebag.

 

[Carbooja]

What is it with the Habs and getting Jets sloppy seconds.

 

[ole ole]

They already have Cole Canfield who has been a good fit with Suzuki and Slaf. I think Laine will be on the second line with Kirby Dach as his centre.

Yes and maybe next season slotting in Ivan Demidov on the other side.
We are going to have 2 very good lines. Slot in Roy for this season. Then drop Roy to 3rd line with NewHook and Hage.

 

[GreeningOil]

Halak was a number 1 goalie for a while.

Ryder was had some 30 goal seasons.

I believe that 2nd ended up being Subban.

The only person who couldn't get value out of this would have been Bergevin.

Only in hindsight lol.

 

[GordieHowYaDoin]

Best part of this trade is future Habs fan cope and seethe on the boards.

 

[jfhabs]

Montreal going to win the cup before Toronto does?

That implies Toronto wins a cup at some point ...

 

[Canadienna]

What is it with the Habs and getting Jets sloppy seconds.

If the Jets are picking sloppy 2nd overalls that seems like a them problem, no?

 

[Ciao]

Laine has a lot of confidence. Almost arrogance -- in a good way. He will be fine in Montréal. I even think he will bask in the limelight.

This is the guy who didn't mind saying he should have been the 1OA over Matthews, like he meant it. Probably still thinks that way.

 

[Wonderful Tacos]

I dont understand why cbj was so set on avoiding retention. Theyre almost 20MM under this year and will surely have the space next year too. Obviously the return wouldve been better. Not a laine fan but this could have been handled better

 

[Prairie Habs]

What is it with the Habs and getting Jets sloppy seconds.

Sloppy seconds, was that what it was called when the Jets were sloppy as hell and Montreal swept them in the second round?

 

[BLONG7]

Now Montreal can finally acquire Pierre-Luc Dubois by flipping Laine to the Capitals in exchange for the douchebag.

You forgot.............Bergevin works for LA now.

 

[ole ole]

Yes we’re very comfortable. Specially with Dvorak, Armia and Savard done at the end of the year and the ~3.5M we have retaining on Petry and Allen

That's about 15 mil in total i think

 

[Michoulicious]

What is it with the Habs and getting Jets sloppy seconds.

Jets gave a 1st round pick to Montreal for Monahan, so I guess it goes both ways...

They then turned that 1st into Micheal Hage. Not bad!

 

[rahad]

 

[Guess]

We didn't retain. I get it.

Can't see him handling Montreal great but good luck to him.

I can.

Low expectations for team right now, a focus on development and not pressure to compete at all costs, a coach who is known for leadership skills and who cares about his players development, a great development guy in Adam Nicholas and a mental performance coach who has helped others (Joel Armia, Cayden Primeau, etc).

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Montreal hasn't had an 80 point player in 16 years, and only 1 the last 27.

With Laine Suzuki Caufield as a line there is a real shot that changes

 

[HeadLiceHatty]

Honestly, I like this for the Canadians he has a lot to prove and I think their top 6 is good enough to play with him especially Suzuki if he gets top line time, guys a two-way stud, Laine will probably score 30-35 maybe more if he stays healthy.

 

[KingPuckChoo]

He was dumped for free. They gave us a 2nd for Harris.

i think that's what i'm saying, but thank you for agreeing , want to be friends?

 

[Fro]

I'm absolutely baffled that teams like San Jose, Anaheim, Utah to name a few were not willing to take on a bet like this. If you are a team that is just trying to get into the playoffs at max, this is not really a risk with a two year term.

I get it that no contender would be willing to do it for a full caphit (nor could they in most cases), but teams in the bottom tier of the NHL, why the f*** not?

His 10 team ntc

 

[AcadiaAxeMan]

Let's not forget, Laine's father is a Habs scout. (Inside Habs Draft 2023). That might be beneficial for him? #GoHabsGo

 

[Eegs]

Best part of this trade is future Habs fan cope and seethe on the boards.

Personally, i'm a fan of the fact that we will continue to live rent-free in your mind.

Thinking of us first is so sweet <3

 

[LOFIN]

Let's not forget, Laine's father is a Habs scout. (Inside Habs Draft 2023). That might be beneficial for him? #GoHabsGo

His father is dead…

 

[Jeune Poulet]

Wow. We've moved a depth D whose main feature is to look like a Dumb and Dumber extra, and acquired a top 6 forward. AND we get a pick on top?

I don't even like Laine but that is really cheap. Even considering his salary, I am completely on board with this move.