GDT: Official Trade Deadline Thread Part XXXI

[Edge]

Maybe he wasn't that great, but Laine is deplorable defensively. And I don't think he cares.

In Laine's case, it's what's between the ears that has always concerned me.

I had many heated debates concerning Laine back in 2016 --- from him being better than Matthews, to people wanting to soften some of his interactions with his coach, to just about everything under the sun. And three years later, I find myself still very torn on Laine.

The offensive talent is immense, and the truth is that he hasn't yet shown us what he's fully capable of.

But there's always been something there that concerns me. Whether it's sometimes marching to his own drummer when it's not really the right time or place, or his commitment to areas of the game that involve him scoring a goal, I've always found myself as uniquely fascinated by what I don't think Laine is, as compared to what he is --- or what others swear he is.

When I see Laine, I see a player who as a high probability of being one of those guys who struggles in scenarios where this isn't some elite, top-end talent to mask some of his shortcomings. And so long as he's in the right environment, there will always be people ready to pick up the sword for him. But over time, I see a player who could be exposed more and more, unless he changes his approach and mindset.

 

[SA16]

What can they offer though? Cant offer their #1 this year that could be Hughes.

Would have to be Kreider +

I think you can offer a 5% chance of Jack Hughes to get Patrik Laine.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

But why not wait until the off-season to sign him for nothing?

Are you talking about Kinkaid?

IIRC Bob has a rough history in the POs and the backup is having an off year. Simply hedging their bets for the PO run.

 

[LaffyTaffy]

I’d take a flyer on Milano if he came at a good price

 

[Zibanejbread]

 

[eco's bones]

Sonny Milano is available for a modest price apparently, I'd take a flyer on him, maybe Columbus takes Namstnicov back?

As long as Columbus adds a 2nd with Milano--okay.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

F Paul Fenton and Pierre Dorion.

 

[NYRKing]

At this point I just want a 1st rounder for Hayes, anything more is a bonus. I have zero expectation for Mcquaid & Namestnikov. I don't want to move Kreider.

 

[LaffyTaffy]

At this point I just want a 1st rounder for Hayes, anything more is a bonus. I have zero expectation for Mcquaid & Namestnikov. I don't want to move Kreider.

This is the outlook im trying to have today, i think its a healthy way to have fun with the events that will unfold.

 

[Ola]

Yzerman is trying to get Ristolainen offering JT Miller plus something (I recon).

I wonder if Gorton have any interest? Wonder what we would have to offer?

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

Nah. It's a separate streaming service from ESPN that you need to subscribe to. If you have a credit card you can just sign up for trial and cancel after the deadline show/before 7 days and you won't be charged.

Thats what I'm doing now

 

[Vinny DeAngelo]

In Laine's case, it's what's between the ears that has always concerned me.

I had many heated debates concerning Laine back in 2016 --- from him being better than Matthews, to people wanting to soften some of his interactions with his coach, to just about everything under the sun. And three years later, I find myself still very torn on Laine.

The offensive talent is immense, and the truth is that he hasn't yet shown us what he's fully capable of.

But there's always been something there that concerns me. Whether it's sometimes marching to his own drummer when it's not really the right time or place, or his commitment to areas of the game that involve him scoring a goal, I've always found myself as uniquely fascinated by what I don't think Laine is, as compared to what he is --- or what others swear he is.

When I see Laine, I see a player who as a high probability of being one of those guys who struggles in scenarios where this isn't some elite, top-end talent to mask some of his shortcomings. And so long as he's in the right environment, there will always be people ready to pick up the sword for him. But over time, I see a player who could be exposed more and more, unless he changes his approach and mindset.

Quinn is helping ADA with similar issues.. I think we could do the same with Laine

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Toffoli to the Island would make sense.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Yzerman is trying to get Ristolainen offering JT Miller plus something (I recon).

I wonder if Gorton have any interest? Wonder what we would have to offer?

Yzerman is not doing anything. He’s not the GM

 

[Do you want ants]

Yzerman is trying to get Ristolainen offering JT Miller plus something (I recon).

I wonder if Gorton have any interest? Wonder what we would have to offer?

Stevie Y stepped down.

 

[Svenhart2008]

This could really hurt the Hayes market.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

This could really hurt the Hayes market.

Not really.

 

[Svenhart2008]

Some of the developments in general today, specifically some of the names now being floated as available, will probably hurt the Hayes return. I'm thinking 2 seconds at this point. Or a second and a mid range prospect.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Some of the developments in general today, specifically some of the names now being floated as available, will probably hurt the Hayes return. I'm thinking 2 seconds at this point. Or a second and a mid range prospect.

Only Granlund.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

If anything I could see potential E Staal availability hurting the Hayes market. Nashville and Winnepeg seem like places he would waive to.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

I better start getting my work done now before I completely fall off the chain in about 2 hours, maybe less

 

[Svenhart2008]

Only Granlund.

I wouldn't get to hung up on wing vs. center. Some of these teams may think tiffoli is a bigger fish for example and would make internal moves for center.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

If anything I could see potential E Staal availability hurting the Hayes market. Nashville and Winnepeg seem like places he would waive to.

Hes been pretty adamant about not playing in Canada or leaving Minnesota in general.

Maybe Nashville though.

 

[BringBackLibertys]

Does McQuaid still get a third with all these other D that no one expected to be going being traded around?