Speculation: Patrik Laine

[Carl Lindros]

Laine's wife seem to be really content with the money rolling in and posting on social media, he does too. He'll sign for whoever opens the wallet the most. If it's a question of him playing for a cup contender and winning a cup on a 1 year low salary "prove it" deal and proving he can still play. Or going to a bad team to make millions with term, I'd be shocked if he doesn't take the money now. Just seems to be their MO as a couple.

 

[ExpatHabs]

Typical Habs fan response.

While he hasn't won a cup (or been to a conf final - which are dependant on team success btw)

He has 2 rockets, an olympic gold medal (was C), and is pacing to be the best pure scorer since Ovi..

I guess Caufield, Hutson, Dobson, and others havent lived up to expectations either right?

He won two playoff rounds in ten years pal. Huge disappointment. The Leafs are in a rebuild now, his window is over... Not that he's gonna stay. He's gonna hightail it out of Toronto the first chance he has.

 

[GhostfaceWu]

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Can't imagine being this clueless.

no this is apparently how it goes a few dipstick fans harassing online is a full representation of the entire fanbase I mean at least that's what was said to us when the shit about death threats to skinner came out.

 

[Banana duck]

Laine's wife seem to be really content with the money rolling in and posting on social media, he does too. He'll sign for whoever opens the wallet the most. If it's a question of him playing for a cup contender and winning a cup on a 1 year low salary "prove it" deal and proving he can still play. Or going to a bad team to make millions with term, I'd be shocked if he doesn't take the money now. Just seems to be their MO as a couple.

She seems more interested in whatever brand deal she can leverage and plaster her face everywhere.

She also likes to give “big sister talks” with advice from her life like “even though I didn’t get the job, it worked out because I met Patty”

Just marry a millionaire ladies.

 

[JKG33]

Laine's wife seem to be really content with the money rolling in and posting on social media, he does too. He'll sign for whoever opens the wallet the most. If it's a question of him playing for a cup contender and winning a cup on a 1 year low salary "prove it" deal and proving he can still play. Or going to a bad team to make millions with term, I'd be shocked if he doesn't take the money now. Just seems to be their MO as a couple.

I doubt its a choice. Legitimately, what cup contender would have Laine in their lineup, regardless of cap hit?

 

[Lahey]

What does an Olympic Gold have to do with NHL hockey? Nothing, no clue why you people always bring it up as if it has anything to do with the Leafs or his draft fortunes.

whatever fits your narrative i guess - to say he hasn't lived up to #1 overall pick expectations is complete idiocy

 

[Wats]

He helped Habs make playoffs last year so will look upon his time with positivity. Habs got paid to take him and that 2nd brought Danault who helped Habs have success this year.

 

[CanMerc]

Jets would, if I was them, take Laine if the Habs paid us to take him enough of a pick or a prospect, but I wouldn’t pay anything for Laine or resign him, in the end I wouldn’t want him on the team past this season. Jets have lots of cap space, don’t need retention either. Habs don’t need to trade him, it’s only if they want to free up the money or more so cap space or a roster spot.

No thanx…no reason for WPG to bring Laine back

 

[voyageur]

I doubt its a choice. Legitimately, what cup contender would have Laine in their lineup, regardless of cap hit?

I think Florida and Paul Maurice could take a flyer on him. He idolizes Barkov, all it takes is one positive influence and maybe Laine's skillset fits the team.

 

[NotCommitted]

I think Florida and Paul Maurice could take a flyer on him. He idolizes Barkov, all it takes is one positive influence and maybe Laine's skillset fits the team.

Florida actually could make sense, if they keep deploying their lines like they have past few years when Barkov has been available, the 2nd line starts rarely in the d-zone and 1st and 3rd line take the tough matchups when possible and he might score a lot of goals assisted by Tkachuk. It could be good spot to get most out of him.

How'd that go would depend a lot on Laine though, I don't think anyone knows how well he can play NHL hockey at this point. Other than on the PP, his stint at Montreal wasn't that promising but he was also injured a lot (again...) and who knows how good or bad he would've looked post surgery. It's odd they didn't even give him a look, which worse case might be pretty damning on Laine's current shape.

If he's back to 21-22 / 22-23 form and can score on the PP anything like he did with Montreal or Winnipeg, his next deal might be one of the best values in league, I would imagine it's going to be cheap and short.

 

[Sanf]

Florida actually could make sense, if they keep deploying their lines like they have past few years when Barkov has been available, the 2nd line starts rarely in the d-zone and 1st and 3rd line take the tough matchups when possible and he might score a lot of goals assisted by Tkachuk. It could be good spot to get most out of him.

How'd that go would depend a lot on Laine though, I don't think anyone knows how well he can play NHL hockey at this point. Other than on the PP, his stint at Montreal wasn't that promising but he was also injured a lot (again...) and who knows how good or bad he would've looked post surgery. It's odd they didn't even give him a look, which worse case might be pretty damning on Laine's current shape.

If he's back to 21-22 / 22-23 form and can score on the PP anything like he did with Montreal or Winnipeg, his next deal might be one of the best values in league, I would imagine it's going to be cheap and short.

Not sure how big fan Maurice would be about signing Laine. I mean they were in Winnipeg. Laine then publicly in Finnish paper complained about his deployment and that became public. Maurice had to answer to those questions. Also the trade happened when Maurice was still there.

I mean who knows. But their time together wasn´t all roses. And I remember that many biggest Laine supporters did see Maurice as the problem why Laine did not succeed.

 

[Reality Czech]

Whoever is tanking for DuPont should absolutely sign this guy

 

[JKG33]

I think Florida and Paul Maurice could take a flyer on him. He idolizes Barkov, all it takes is one positive influence and maybe Laine's skillset fits the team.

Where? They have no room in their forward lineup. Top 9 is full, and they usually run a 4th line that is the opposite of Laine

 

[TS Quint]

I think Florida and Paul Maurice could take a flyer on him. He idolizes Barkov, all it takes is one positive influence and maybe Laine's skillset fits the team.

Maurice already asked Laine to play a little defense and Laine said no, only ripping clappers matter to him. Maurice won’t be taking him.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Hes this generations Alex Semin. Who had amazing skill and scoring ability. The guy is a cap dump.

 

[Bender Duster]

No thanx…no reason for WPG to bring Laine back

Couldn't agree more. The Jets re-signing Laine is a sequel that nobody wants to see...

 

[sxvnert]

HARD pass.

 

[miscs75]

Whoever is tanking for DuPont should absolutely sign this guy

Breaking News: Toronto Maple Leafs sign Patrick Laine to 1yr $6m contract.

 

[Bolduc of Hazzard]

The worst powerplays in the league were the Flyers, Flames, and Islanders. I'll throw in the Blackhawks too. A bonus heavy one year contract to either of those teams would be a smart move.

 

[qcal1427]

Still think Carolina outsmarts themselves and brings him in on like a 1x3 prove-it

 

[InsideLaineBOOM]

What people might not realize is that any team that gets Laine gets also an extra bonus:
- they get the expertise of @InsideLaineBOOM on their message board

 

[D1az]

I'd pass on him at any price, regardless of the team.

His head never seems to be in the right place, which hardly is a good thing for the locker room.
And his bad positioning on the ice makes him exceptionally injury prone, so you're paying for half a season at best, which doesn't include the playoffs.

 

[Galaxydoggystyle]

He goes to the Oilers to play with Mcdavid. When Mcdavid can't do anything with him he demands a trade to the Habs

 

[Kratti]

He’s absolutely done as a professional hockey player. I used to root for the guy for years but he’s just unwilling or unable to learn how to be smart with the puck or how to play without it.

 

[torniojaws]

Calgary, Chicago and Vancouver were the bottom teams in scoring this season. I bet they could do with a cheap PP boost for 1 year minimum contract. They have tons of cap space too (21, 40 and 22).

They are in the opposite conference as well.