Rumor: The All Encompassing Patrik Laine Thread (it’s happening!!)

[SwiftyHab]

Been on vacation and will continue to be so till the end of August but at @Rapala’s request, I’m starting this thread and poll to make sure that Laine doesn’t metastisize in every other thread

Add your Laine news and opinions here

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[sampollock]

Here we go!!

Who is right. Who is wrong.
KH your on the clock

 

[Justin11]

These rumor threads highlighted in yellow have a very low success rate.

Just sayin...

 

[CanadienShark]

Other. I want Laine, but realize none of those offers make sense.

 

[Benstheman]

Other. I want Laine, but realize none of those offers make sense.

What do you think would be an offer that make sense?

 

[Saundies]

He is weird looking but I do want him.

Option #1 for me.

 

[Rapala]

 

[BLONG7]

Main board says, CBJ and CAR are in talks, so..........................

 

[SwiftyHab]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1818689900041867519

Waddle has a preference not to retain 50%

 

[yianik]

If we don't pay much to get him and he is a flop, the only tangible issue is if he ties up Cap so that we can't sign or trade for someone else. Term is short.

There could be intangible issues though. I mean we have a great group of young guys and we don't need " characters".

Upside is he does well and we sign him long term or we trade him for a lot more than what we paid to get him.

Offer a 2nd for an unretained Laine.

 

[Conflicted Habs fan]

I had been following him when he went to Winnipeg. He has an aimed wrist shot and hard as a slap shot. he seemingly scores at will. His health issues is what stopped him. Dont know anything about these addiction rumors though..
Sample video: he would be ideal for a PP scorer

 

[puckeater]

Due diligence. Barron and a second.

 

[vokiel]

If they want prospects, I'd put Bogdan and Kapanen on the table. They are long shots, regardless of perceived potential.

 

[Rapala]

These rumor threads highlighted in yellow have a very low success rate.

Just sayin...

Massively successful in terms of time wasted over 100's of pages yet bringing us closer to camp one quote at a time.

 

[Habssince89]

If they want prospects, I'd put Bogdan and Kapanen on the table. They are long shots, regardless of perceived potential.

I wouldn't mind dealing bogdan and a couple picks for laine

 

[Tyson]

You can get him for basically nothing. Waddell wants to dump the contract.

 

[26Mats]

Been on vacation and will continue to be so till the end of August but at @Rapala’s request, I’m starting this thread and poll to make sure that Laine doesn’t metastisize in every other thread

Add your Laine news and opinions here

I'd do the Calgary 1st if Anderson was going the other way.

But that 1st is a lot to give up. I'm not happy with the Mesar pick at 26. But Hughes did well to package the last two late 1sts with 2nds to get Newhook and Hage. I think he'll do at least as well with the Florida 1st. Really looking forward to next year's draft.

But I'd like to see what Laine can do with Dach. Laine remains an elite talent, despite other issues. I think Dach covers enough of the ice to make up for Laine's shortcomings.

 

[le_sean]

You can get him for basically nothing. Waddell wants to dump the contract.

Team that needs offence and not up against the cap wants to dump a player people here deem elite.

 

[26Mats]

You can get him for basically nothing. Waddell wants to dump the contract.

I'm not saying you are wrong about this. But how do you know this. Sather wanted to dump Gomez's contract and one GM stepped up and offered him Higgins, McDonagh, and more. It only takes one GM to set the market.

 

[Tyson]

Team that needs offence and not up against the cap wants to dump a player people here deem elite.

Remember Laine wants out.

 

[26Mats]

Team that needs offence and not up against the cap wants to dump a player people here deem elite.

Oh he's elite - if his body hasn't deteriorated.

If they want prospects, I'd put Bogdan and Kapanen on the table. They are long shots, regardless of perceived potential.

We definitely have a long list of secondary prospects to put together a package with.

 

[le_sean]

Remember Laine wants out.

Begging to leave two teams by the age of 26. No thanks

Columbus tried to bring him talent (Gaudreau), they gave him ample opportunity. They even made him a centre upon request. Still not good enough. Don’t want a player like that.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Begging to leave two teams by the age of 26. No thanks

Columbus tried to bring him talent (Gaudreau), they gave him ample opportunity. They even made him a centre upon request. Still not good enough. Don’t want a player like that.

Agree 100%, he’s the Finnish PLD

 

[Tyson]

I'm not saying you are wrong about this. But how do you know this. Sather wanted to dump Gomez's contract and one GM stepped up and offered him Higgins, McDonagh, and more. It only takes one GM to set the market.

We know nothing but I know Laine wants out and a smart GM wants to rid himself of a huge cap hit.

 

[CHfan1]

I’d be surprised if Montreal traded the Calgary/Florida 1st this offseason. It’s too much of a wildcard right now. I expect it’ll be a later 1st from Florida but who knows, maybe Calgary does better than expected and it’s a pick in the 11-15 range or two long playoff runs take their toll on Florida this upcoming season.

Also if Columbus doesn’t retain I don’t think they’ll get as much as posters here think. If Montreal does trade for him without retention I’d think there would be a contract or two going back. Maybe Dvorak and Harris or Struble for Laine. That would keep them under the cap without having to put Price on LTIR.