LeBrun: Patrik Laine wants a fresh start and trade out of Columbus

[Sasha Orlov]

He sucks and is lazy, could see someone taking him if he made like $2M but that’s about it

 

[JKG33]

Don Waddell is going to get an early test. That's going to be a very important trade.

Is it? I'd consider any trade where they don't have to add to get rid of him a win

 

[TheOrganist]

Seems like a worthy investment/gamble....if you're on crack.

 

[Captain Mountain]

He makes a ton over 2 yrs so what bad contracts coming back ?

Unless SJ says sure why not

Depends on what you mean by "bad contracts", but San Jose, Chicago, Calgary, Seattle, Utah and Montreal off the top of my head can all make it work without sending any salary back or only sending an expiring contract. Ducks too, but considering who they have on their roster you'd think they'd want someone with a more two-way game.

Cap has gone up, there are more teams that can spend.

 

[ViD]

He sucks and is lazy, could see someone taking him if he made like $2M but that’s about it

He has been scoring at a nearly PPG rate on a bad offensive team, what are you even talking about ?

 

[Beerz]

What's his contract?

 

[ViD]

Seems like a worthy investment/gamble....if you're on crack.

56 games / 56 points
55 games / 52 points
18 games / 9 points

That’s last 3 years on a horrible offensive team

If you tell me that’s bad numbers, I have nothing to discuss here

 

[Sasha Orlov]

He has been scoring at a nearly PPG rate on a bad offensive team, what are you even talking about ?

He makes $8.7M and has quit on multiple teams now lmfao

 

[ViD]

He makes $8.7M and has quit on multiple teams now lmfao

he played 5 years in WPG and 4 years in Columbus, that’s not exactly quitting.

 

[Shane Diesel]

He's really the Scandinavian Dubois.

Finns aren't considered Scandinavian.

 

[Beerz]

What's his contract?

Nevermind. Found this cool new website called Cap Friendly.


No thanks on the 2 years at 8.7 mill

 

[Kimota]

Finns aren't considered Scandinavian.

I always thought Scandinavia is Norway, Sweden and Finland? Maybe I'm wrong.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

he played 5 years in WPG and 4 years in Columbus, that’s not exactly quitting.

He requested a trade from both teams which I would exactly describe as quitting

 

[TLEH]

56 games / 56 points
55 games / 52 points
18 games / 9 points

That’s last 3 years on a horrible offensive team

If you tell me that’s bad numbers, I have nothing to discuss here

He's missed 117 games in the last 3 years and makes 8.7 million dollars. He also was just in the player assistance program.

You also left off the 45 games / 21 points in CBJ as well (I realize you did the last 3 years but this year also doesn't help).

Do I think he is a cap dump? No he's got too much talent for that. Do I think the return is going to be anything good? Also no.

 

[JKG33]

Nevermind. Found this cool new website called Cap Friendly.

Boy do I have some news for you...

 

[Beerz]

I always thought Scandinavia is Norway, Sweden and Finland? Maybe I'm wrong.

Denmark Norway and Sweden

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

To
W Patrick Laine (2 x $8.7M)

To
W Andreas Athanasiou (1 x $4.25M)

Hawks take on the $ (Laine is owed $18.2M in actual costs) and risk on Laine remaining deal. Jackets get a top 9 W for a year

 

[User13452]

KK for Laine and Columbus retains 50 percent

 

[spockBokk]

So, the Blue Jackets need centers…right? The Canes just so happen to have a 23 yr old, former 3rd overall pick on a gem of a contract…heh. That’d be a dream, Kotkaniemi’s full contract for Laine and his full deal, both teams take on big risks.

Disclaimer - dont think that would happen, but I definitely think the Canes will sniff around Laine. They’ve been linked to him in the past, the Aho connection, they definitely are in need of top 6 talent with Guentzel and Necas likely moving on and Laine could be the holy grail of all “distressed assets”.

Not sure what a deal would look like though. The Blue Jackets have been rumored to be interested in Necas, what would they add to Laine to make it worth that sort of deal to work?

KK for Laine and Columbus retains 50 percent

I’d take Laine at full value if they’d take Kotkaniemi at full value.

 

[JKG33]

He's making 8.7 million dollars. Was in the player assistance program. Hasn't played more than 56 games in a season in more than 4 years. What are we talking about here lol.

This. I'd be shocked if he were claimed off waivers.

Hey Laine, you want a fresh start? Then agree to terminate that bloated contract and you can get one

 

[Captain97]

Didn't he want out of Winnipeg too, or was it the Jets who wanted him out?

To be fair columbus has been using him as a centre for some reason.

 

[oXo Cube]

I think he would have significant value in a trade if Columbus was willing to agree to considerable retention. Teams take the bait on players like this all the time. With only 2 years left on the contract maybe they would consider it.

At full price you're probably not looking at a very attractive market.

 

[CBJx614]

He's missed 117 games in the last 3 years and makes 8.7 million dollars. He also was just in the player assistance program.

You also left off the 45 games / 21 points in CBJ as well (I realize you did the last 3 years but this year also doesn't help).

Do I think he is a cap dump? No he's got too much talent for that. Do I think the return is going to be anything good? Also no.

To be fair he had just come back from missing half the season due to an injury a few games into the season. The combination would make it hard for just about anyone in that situation.

 

[nhlfan9191]

He’s a risk for anyone taking him on at this point. Good hockey player, but so flawed it’s not worth it unless you’re ready to gamble.

 

[BobColesNasalCavity]

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