You’re mistaken.
If he’s not PPG after the first 10 games I’ll be the first one in his Instagram DM letting him know what’s up.
Who’s gonna be the late summer addition this time? Askarov? McGroarty?
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You’re mistaken.
If he’s not PPG after the first 10 games I’ll be the first one in his Instagram DM letting him know what’s up.
Who’s gonna be the late summer addition this time? Askarov? McGroarty?
Scintillating10
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Injury prone with character issues. I highly doubt he's in long term plans. Laine has lengthy injury history. Then substance abuse. Bad defensively with huge contract.
I think he starts great but gone by 2nd deadline at lastest. A trade generally rejuvenates but long term Old habits die hard.
I think Habs get good 40 goal season out of him, flip him for a first. In 5 years looking back, Habs got a 2nd and 1st for Harris.
Vachon23
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Exactly what I was going to say
Plus Pascal Vincent knows him since Winnipeg even if he didn’t coach him there. It’s sure they took what he said seriously in their evaluation.
What???
Laine doesnt even drink alcohol - never has! Jeesus Christ - Learn about a player before stating "facts" about him.
HabbyGuy
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I told y'all Laine could be had for a song, some didn't believe me. Heck he was cheaper than a song. I didn't even want him, but for free? Heck yeah! There's nothing to dislike about this move.
Moving Harris for a 2nd is fair value and free's up room on the backend. Getting Laine for nothing but cap space is fantastic.
It's just a no lose proposition for Hughes, with great possible upside. It's wonderful to have a GM who actually understands what he's doing.
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Moving Harris for a 2nd is fair value and free's up room on the backend. Getting Laine for nothing but cap space is fantastic.
It's just a no lose proposition for Hughes, with great possible upside. It's wonderful to have a GM who actually understands what he's doing.
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They like it. Obviously don't love it, as they bring up the injury and how he hasn't scored 30 in 5, but the co-host brought up that he had pace to 30+ 2 and 3 seasons ago.
TSN 1200 is usually down to Earth for takes on other teams, so it's why I listen to them over the 690.
They like it. Obviously don't love it, as they bring up the injury and how he hasn't scored 30 in 5, but the co-host brought up that he had pace to 30+ 2 and 3 seasons ago.
TSN 1200 is usually down to Earth for takes on other teams, so it's why I listen to them over the 690.
Picaroon
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There is none. He went for mental health reasons.
Nobody's mentioned the best part of this trade:
Hughes just gave us something to talk about in August!! Amazing work!!
Hughes just gave us something to talk about in August!! Amazing work!!
Thank god lol
A+ move from Hughes, Holy Jesus we made out like bandits.
SOLR
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I suspect for longer than that lol
I can hardly believe it. Who knows what we'll actually get with Laine, but the upside is tremendous.
Yikes I’ll give you a hint. The vision of this trade isn’t an eventual 1st and 2nd for Harris.
The works of Kent Hughes AND Jeff Gorton (Can’t stress enough how Gorton has played a vital role putting this thing together) has been absolutely incredible. We had to live 10 years + of mediocrity. Long gone are the days of trades are too hard…this is not playstation…if you want loyalty go buy yourself a dog etc…
When Hugo came to the scene, I remember thinking to myself “how the hell are they going to fix this mess?” Impressed to say the least. Although the task is not complete, it’s quite evident that this team is headed in the right direction.
It’s just too bad for Carey Price that HuGo came 10 years too late.
When Hugo came to the scene, I remember thinking to myself “how the hell are they going to fix this mess?” Impressed to say the least. Although the task is not complete, it’s quite evident that this team is headed in the right direction.
It’s just too bad for Carey Price that HuGo came 10 years too late.
Haven’t checked out the mains… guessing Laine is washed and Montreal are idiots for taking a chance?
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He was in the NHL program for mental health issues not substance abuse…like Spencer Knight of the Panthers
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
Yeah his contract is prohibitive for us, so it's a bad move.
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Yes, with a future core that will be built around smallish, skilled players like Caufield, Demidov and Hutson, Montreal needs a level of 'steel' interspersed through out the team's evolving line-up. While Struble lacks Harris' overall fluidity, he brings more than adequate mobility and a level of physicality that makes him a better fit going forward.
With the team's growing backlog of promising defenders, there wasn't enough room and roster space to retain all these prospects. I think most here would have been quite satisfied to have received a second round pick for either Harris or Struble, particularly from a team who should still be a lottery pick in 2026. The Laine trade was a sophisticated, multi-faceted transaction which saw Hughes use several assets at his disposable (excess positional talent and available cap flexibility) in a bold effort to dramatically improve the team. The assumed risk/cost expended was low with the potential of securing a potentially high return. The very essence of adhering to the principle of an intuitive "calculated risk".
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I am usually a player first guy so I'll admit bias but I look at the head coaches Laine has dealt with and I see his best years with the best coach (Paul Maurice) and his worst with John Tortorella and Pascal Vincent who tried to turn him into a centre. Sorry if I am not worried what Vincent has to say about him. Or if he fought with Torts.
Maurice took responsibility for Laine saying he wanted out of Winnipeg due to the bad locker room.
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Maurice took responsibility for Laine saying he wanted out of Winnipeg due to the bad locker room.
Report: Patrik Laine Revealed Reason for Leaving Winnipeg – Rude Treatment in Locker Room
Pekka Jalonen of the Finnish publication Iltalehti (Evening News) revealed his belief why Patrik Laine wished to leave the Winnipeg Jets. It was because of issues with fellow stars on the team.
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I mean Wheeler didn't have such a great reputation as a leader in WPG.I am usually a player first guy so I'll admit bias but I look at the head coaches Laine has dealt with and I see his best years with the best coach (Paul Maurice) and his worst with John Tortorella and Pascal Vincent who tried to turn him into a centre. Sorry if I am not worried what Vincent has to say about him. Or if he fought with Torts.
Maurice took responsibility for Laine saying he wanted out of Winnipeg due to the bad locker room.
Report: Patrik Laine Revealed Reason for Leaving Winnipeg – Rude Treatment in Locker Room
Pekka Jalonen of the Finnish publication Iltalehti (Evening News) revealed his belief why Patrik Laine wished to leave the Winnipeg Jets. It was because of issues with fellow stars on the team.
Kinda feel bad for Hughes having to put a diplomatic spin on this trade when the truth is he probably drove Jordan Harris to the airport himself as soon as the deal was offered.
If you're not going to spin the wheel on this move, I don't know what deal you would accept.
Harris is a good player, and we could lose the trade if Laine's issues get the better of him. But the upside is all for us.
If you're not going to spin the wheel on this move, I don't know what deal you would accept.
Harris is a good player, and we could lose the trade if Laine's issues get the better of him. But the upside is all for us.
Habs Halifax
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Yeah, and that price was much cheaper than we expected. Cap space is still one of the most valuable things (if you have it). Seems to me that the Jackets owner wanted that contract gone and very little contracts coming back. I get that Laine has had injuries and was on the assistance program but there is no way he slipped to Monahan level in trade value. But then, you see this trade and it was close to Monahan. Not exact but close. Can't believe we got a 2nd out of this.
Wow, just wow! The part that excites me is Laine has not really played with good centers. Scheifele is basically it. Suzuki and Dach are both great fits for Laine.
Does Caufield and Laine share the left side wall spot on the PP?
Will be also interesting to see how Demidov fits this line-up now.
Harry Kakalovich
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This trade reminds me of the Vanek trade, despite the many different circumstances. I like this trade. Habs are dealing from a position of strength to add to a position of need.
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What substance abuse? His dad died and he was going through it.
