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

[LaP]

Even worst, Cbus tried to make Laine into a centerman. Considering that, his production was « ok ».

Wait really? rofl

 

[windycity]

prefer to keep (what's left) of my sanity

Based on your posts, too late

 

[Fledgemyhedge]

OMG. Wow. I'm so damn happy. I initially misread it as Harris + 2nd for Laine and I was ecstatic. The fact we get a 2nd with Laine... Wow. Masterful job, Hughes.

Now you just need the sharks to grab Askarov. I’d call that a good week

 

[Habit11]

Hughes presser on 690 right now

 

[zx81]

Don't we have too many forwards? I think another trade or 2 are needed.

 

[Seb]

Man really did not want Laine but this is such a good trade

 

[Habs10Habs]

He could be Monahan 2.0. Let’s hope so.

As much as I want Roy in the top six this takes some pressure of him and gives us depth. I’m glad it’s a dump, anything other than this and I’d have been pretty pissed.

Roy will get his turn. The kid has too much promise not to be a good one.

 

[sheed36]

Tonight for some Hab fans probably.

Hughes meeting with the media right now.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

LOL WE PAID OUR DUES WATCHING TATAR DANAULT GALLAGHER FOR YEARS

We deserve this

Never forget that line made AM34 their little b****

 

[Koivu11]

 

[LaP]

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It's being worked on as we speak.

Shit is it Marc Bergevin crying behind Demi "Dove" Moore

 

[Habs7631]

Where’s the “Player discussion: Patrick Laine thread” ?

You guys are slacking

 

[Rob Sense]

Like the trade. We are now over the cap by $1Million. Wonder how this plays out without needing Price's LTIR before the start of season? Harvey-Pinard IR?

 

[windycity]

Dach didn't look good on that haha

 

[HomaridII]

Kent says Gordon himself and MSL spoke directly to Laine before making the trade, over the weekend.

They believe he is energized and excited about coming to Montreal. Kent says he is very comfortable with this trade.

Laine told them he wanted to play in a market like Montreal.

 

[BLONG7]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825632264958685246

Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

What an absolute fleece. Even if Laine doesn't work, this is the easily gamble ever. We have the cap space and there's a decent chance he rebounds into a bonafide 1st line scorer.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Caufield, Suzuki, Slafkovsky, Dach, Laine on our Top-6.

 

[NobleSix]

Whenever you see Hughes doing an interview in front of those three windows you know he just finished shitting on some poor GM.

 

[BLONG7]

What an absolute fleece. Even if Laine doesn't work, this is the easily gamble ever. We have the cap space and there's a decent chance he rebounds into a bonafide 1st line scorer.

The man has stones................he has been drafting and trading for SKILL players with size.

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825639847228309812

https://x.com/i/web/status/1825640388452925585

 

[Sorinth]

Don't we have too many forwards? I think another trade or 2 are needed.

Not at all, the normal 23 man roster is 14F-7D-2G, we are at 14F with Roy on the roster and Pezzetta & RHP being the 13th & 14th forwards. Though with RHP's injury BB probably takes that spot. Not too mentioin several prospects have a decent chance at pushing hard for a spot.

 

[HomaridII]

Montreal was not on Laine's no trade list. He didn't need to waive.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Laine did not have to waive the NTC because we were NOT ON THE LIST , he wants to be a legend yup!

 

[zx81]

Laine AND a 2026 2nd for Jordan Harris.

Harris by himself is worth a 2nd.

The trade reads as this
Harris for a 2nd
Laine for cap space.

I'm not a Laine's fan but I'm ready to give him a chance.
I know Harris was not HFB's favorite but I liked him. A bit sad to see him go but we have plenty of good D's in the pipeline.

It will be interesting to see if St-Louis can ignite Laine and if he also can stay healthy.