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I agree, but since CLB isn't really in a hurry to trade Laine. They have time to play "hard to get". Eventually Waddel will have to scale back his demands. If he wants to move Laine.If the Habs were interested, and the asking price was reasonable, I think the deal would already be done.
I’m paraphrasing another poster, and I forget who said it, but do you see the Habs outbidding teams for a stopgap player? It’s one thing to try to add Jonathan Marchessault for 2 years, local and a recent Conn Smythe winner for nothing but money, but it’s another game, not even the same ballpark, to add Laine at the cost of assets.
He’s an intriguing idea, but at this point I’m not interested in that idea at all cost, or a high cost. Laine’s got the talent and I actually like his personality but I don’t see his current state and risks being a must do move that work with the Habs current state.
A whole Laine thread on the Habs board, much like the Zegras one is also peak cringe, but that’s another debate.
For a stopgap player? No, but if Laine bounces back to be 80% of the player he was. He's young enough to be a fit for our team long term.
Marchessault is a stopgap, while Laine has the potential to be more. Also with Laine, I don't think we'd be giving up anything vital. Except salary, similar to Marchessault.
Agreed, I don't want Laine at any costs. But if the cost is reasonable. I'd do it for sure.
lol welcome to the Habs board (Summer edition). Wait until late August, when we start talking about the eating habits of our players.
I honestly think so too. All our players are signed. Now is when I think HuGo will start seriously working toward adding that top 6 forward.I still think there is a trade made this summer. Our top 6 is going to have a forward added.
One of the current Dmen in our organization will be sacrificed.