Confirmed with Link: Patrik Laine and 2026 2nd round pick acquired from the Blue Jackets in exchange for Jordan Harris

[Omar]

It doesn’t matter if Laine hits, but how does it feel to

FINALLY HAVE A GOOD GM!!!

The guy makes moves he should, whether they hit or not.

 

[ottawa]

Talk about a good summer

In: Demidov + Hage + Laine + 2nd
Out: Harris

Need to get rid of one more defender I think?

 

[Mikah]

The risk is minimal. The chance for Harris to be better than 3 of Guhle, Hutson, Xhekaj, Struble, Engtrom is almost 0 and we were not going to ice him enough for him to get more value he was always going to be a guy who would develop elsewhere. The trade is basically we trade Harris for a 2nd round pick to ice 3 of Guhle, Xhekaj, Hutson, Engstrom and Struble which is totally fair and we gamble on Laine for nothig.

Not only that, but of all those players, Harris was the only one who had to be put on waivers if sent back in the AHL.

So he was stuck in an awkward situation... getting a 2nd round pick is already a steal!

He has yet to demonstrate that he can be a regular NHL player. There was a real chance to loose him for nothing if some of the other D prospects are showing NHL readiness.

 

[boompuffboom]

yooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[waffledave]

The risk is minimal. The chance for Harris to be better than 3 of Guhle, Hutson, Xhekaj, Struble, Engtrom is almost 0 and we were not going to ice him enough for him to get more value he was always going to be a guy who would develop elsewhere. The trade is basically we trade Harris for a 2nd round pick to ice 3 of Guhle, Xhekaj, Hutson, Engstrom and Struble which is totally fair and we gamble on Laine for nothig.

Harris was the odd man out any way you look at it. I'm not worried he suddenly becomes a top pairing D, if he does then good for him but it's very unlikely. At this point in time trading him for a 2nd is a good move, it's more than he's worth.

 

[HomaridII]

Talk about a good summer

In: Demidov + Hage + Laine + 2nd
Out: Harris

Need to get rid of one more defender I think?

Plus Long term contract to Guhle and Slafkovsky, plus Aatos Koivu.

What a summer for Kent Hughes.

 

[Canadiens Ghost]

I didn't want Laine but Hughes has been money and I'll trust his judgment.
It does have the potential to be a major steal.
Habs could be making noise this season.

 

[Treb]

Got to trade a winger now. There’s too much cap in the bottom 6

Will solve itself this year when Dvorak and Armia get traded or their contract expire.

No rush to pay to give away Gallagher/Anderson yet. Every year shaved off makes it easier.

 

[MarkJ]

Gimme that Zoom call dammit!

 

[Picaroon]

Epic trade!

Always had a huge soft spot for Laine. He was unbelievable when he first came into the league. Having that shot on the PP is going to be sick!!

 

[Andy]

The Habs had an offensive depth of Caufield and Suzuki three years ago.

Now they have Slaf, Demidov, Laine, Dach, Newhook.

 

[Le Barron de HF]

Bergevin was such a f***ing fraud.

 

[HabsCowboysOwn]

Love this, cap space won't be a problem and only 2 years left on his deal. If things don't work out no biggie, if he bounces back this could be the steal of the decade. Definition of low-risk/high-reward.

Kudos Kent, we just added an elite talent and arguably the best shot in the league for basically nothing.

 

[McGees]

I just hope Laine's idol isn't also Armia, or we are in trouble.

 

[Milhouse40]

PP1 = Slafkovsky, Suzuki, Caufield, Laine, Hutson

That should be something....

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

So Eric Engels....

 

[Andrei79]

Cannot lie, I really didn't think theyd go for Laine. So I was completely wrong there. Let's hope he's healthy both physically and mentally. If anything, the club is now more talented and has another top 5 pick on the roster.

 

[BeliveauFan4ever]

Hemrmm.. If Dach stays healthy I don't think we are drafting in the top 15 next year guys...
Edit: I am not sure if this is a good or a bad thing

Habs have the goods to trade up in the first round next year.

Getting Laine and a 2nd in ‘26 without disturbing Round 1 stock is freaking amazing.

I’m not used to cool trades!!!

 

[the]

Pure Laine and Yo-Elle finally reunited.

 

[Treb]

Talk about a good summer

In: Demidov + Hage + Laine + 2nd
Out: Harris

Need to get rid of one more defender I think?

Matheson - Guhle
Hutson - Savard
Struble - Barron
Xhekaj

We're good. We can even carry one of Reinbacher/ Mailloux if they force hands now.

 

[NewDef]

Wow, just wow... it's a gamble but we essentially got him for free, and got a second for Harris which address the overflow of D. That's so good i'm at a lost for words. Now he have 3 top 6 over 6'4... jesus!

 

[Scheifele55]

As a Jets fan, I wish the Jets would have acquired him.

 

[Habit11]

I like the cojones on this management. Not afraid to make a mistake.

 

[Andy]

Patting myself on the back. DGAF

 

[EXPOS123]

Incredible! The stench of Bozovin is finally going away