I'm not really surprised. There was enough smoke for it to be a possibility.
Yeah I get that. Hard to gain confidence in someone when any good form always ends to an injury.
I wouldn't necessarily be so sure that Utah is on the list (or won't be waived now). Utah is on the rise, some good hype, "smaller" market like Columbus which seems to fit Laine a bit, some Finnish players... but more importantly he could make a connection to other Finnish 'star' Lauri Markkanen/Utah Jazz. Markkanen is a bigger star than Laine everywhere (probably even in Finland these days). It could help Laine in some ways. No idea if they already know each other and they seem slightly different personality wise, but I think it all might add up to Utah being a market where Laine could possibly go if offered.
Wait, I thought we wanted players who hate losing?
Why would he have Philly or Toronto in the list if they weren't going to trade him there anyway. I'd rather focus on teams where there's a better chance to be traded.
It is only theoretical. There are Utah now. If Coyotes return, it will be a new team.
would have made sense 3 years ago. Now Panthers don't have cap space and Laine isn't so well suited to the defensive style
I know this was said in jest but obviously the key difference is wanting to be part of the solution and not part of the problem.Wait, I thought we wanted players who hate losing?
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the hawks have two extra firsts (NYI pick this year, TOR pick next year) – i don't think mid/late firsts have all that much value but i'd be open to moving laine for both of those.
Interesting...I mean it wasn't a secret that Laine did speak to Jarmo about a trade request and Jarmo basically laughed in his face about it saying you need to play better so I can trade you.Not sure if this was clear yeterday, misreported or I just missed it but Hedger is saying today that Waddell has yet to speak with Laine and the trade request came before he was hired.
Report: Columbus Blue Jackets, Patrik Laine have mutual interest in seeking trade
Insider report says Laine, Blue Jackets agree that offseason trade is best for both sides
Considering it seems a large portion of social media thinks that Laine is only worth a $2 off coupon at Subway and a bag of pucks I think the most likely outcome is this. A late first, player and prospect for probably a 20% ish retained Laine.
the perception that laine has somehow been a bad or negative player is so far off-base. the availability/injury stuff is a real concern, but the idea of a healthy and bought-in laine on a team with a better supporting cast should be very appealing for other GMs.
