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

[Marc the Habs Fan]

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[CBJWerenski8]

He tried his best here and the team tried to make it work. Just didn’t work. It happens.

Wish him the best

 

[Sniperberg]

I wouldnt mind taking on Laine if the price is reasonable. What do you Columbuses need?

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Retained Laine ++ for Necas rumors on the MB in 3...2...1...

 

[Double Dion]

Can we interest you in a slightly used Huberdeau? Him and Johnny can both not fill the same role. On a serious note, who wants this guy? My guess is they have to add to move him.

 

[Frank Drebin]

Laine marner base

 

[tucker3434]

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

 

[Captain Mountain]

Really interesting trade to make. With the lack of term, age and pedigree, I'd say he has positive value, but the health, consistency, defensive flaws, cap hit and partial NTC limits the market and return.

Feels like another rebuilding team (San Jose, Chicago, Montreal, Calgary, etc.) makes the most sense, but I have no idea what the return would be because none of them likely want Laine that badly.

 

[I am Canadian]

NYI?

 

[Canadienna]

Laine marner base

I know Laine only has two years left, but I feel like CBJ would want an extension in place to ensure Marner sticks around.

Gaudreau and Marner on the same team would be pretty funny.

 

[SI90]

Geez.
Teams will take a chance on them because his scoring ability and shot but his value I don’t think will be what people think it is. He can’t stay healthy recently.

 

[OVO16]

Can see the Blackhawks being interested

 

[PAZ]

I could see something like Laine + Texier for Cirelli + Jeannot + as a base.

 

[ViD]

Retained Laine ++ for Necas rumors on the MB in 3...2...1...

Consider it done

 

[Spring in Fialta]

Woah. Sucks for Columbus. He's actually been productive when on the ice for a longer period of time. But his value has to be at his lowest currently, no?

 

[ViD]

Laine marner base

We already have one underperforming soft winger

Woah. Sucks for Columbus. He's actually been productive when on the ice for a longer period of time. But his value has to be at his lowest currently, no?

Considering he was in the players assistance program, what do you think his value might be ?likely not at its peak

 

[dugg133]

I'm very curious how much value he has around the league rn. He misses the vast majority of this season and it's been like 5 years since he's played more then 60. Considering his cap hit, feel like he wouldn't go for all that much rn without retention.

 

[CallMeShaft]

Can see the Hawks having some interest if he were to come cheap. Doesn't play how management wants at 5v5, but Bedard prefers playing the right side on the PP, so having Laine as an option on the left side, ready to release a one timer would still be a good addition.

 

[ViD]

I'm very curious how much value he has around the league rn. He misses the vast majority of this season and it's been like 5 years since he's played more then 60. Considering his cap hit, feel like he wouldn't go for all that much rn without retention.

Personally, I think if we can trade him without retention for a roster player that would be a success

 

[Budz]

Leafs have zero interest in Laine.

 

[Galaxydoggystyle]

I think its going to be for another player that needs a fresh start with similar cap hits with some picks involved.

 

[DoingItCoolKiwi]

Laine has a 10 team no-trade so if he wants to win, some of the rebuilding teams may be there.

 

[Shane Diesel]

Laine for PLD has sure been a wild ride as the seasons have passed.

 

[Crede777]

Personally, I think if we can trade him without retention for a roster player that would be a success

I disagree. If you look at his underlying numbers when he's healthy, his value is still a top of the lineup player.

 

[ViD]

I disagree. If you look at his underlying numbers when he's healthy, his value is still a top of the lineup player.

Yeah, but he was not playing and had to go to the assistance program, that dramatically decreases his value