Patrik Laine wants out of Columbus. It’s been an up and down tenure for the winger, and he never really hit his potential. We look at his time in Columbus, why he wants to leave, and what the potential return could be for a player like him.
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Patrick Liane has a weird history with PLD. While saving yourself for the right team, you’re wasting your time (and you don’t get time back- you get older)
Also Laine hasn’t clicked since day one
There are a few things here: 1. We have to remember that this trade request is coming from a player in player assistance program. He is most likely still dealing with depression to a significant degree. So it's totally possible that when 3-4 months pass he might see things differently. Things like this are almost expected with people who are getting better mentally.
2. Last time Laine wanted out he didn't hold out or pout about it. He did his job and plaid the best he could. So if there isn't a trade to be made right now, there probably will be in 6 months.
3. His contract, while the cap hit is high, it's only for 2 years so it's highly moveable.
In conclusion if there is a trade to be made, then do it. If there isn't then it would be a mistake to move him just to get him out. A trade like Washington made with Kuznetsov, 50% retained for 3rd round pick. A trade like that would be a mistake.
I think the benching of I guy that have’s mental problems is a bad combo.
A have I feeling that Jarmo was I big part of Laine liking Columbus.
"THEY" Got us Again Jay!!!!! Just another Day as a Jackets Fan!!! Been Listening on Apple but you know I had to come here for this!! Laine may be Leaving but hopefully we can turn him and others into Another Top 10 Pick this year, A Top Line Center l (Lindholm/Geuntzle/Necas) until Fantilli is ready or Package Laine/Elvis plus More for a Real Goalie(Juuse Sauros or Markstrom) or Package Laine/Elvis plus Picks to Get a Real Top Right Shot D-Man(Ship that horrendous Severson contract with it too) I mentioned Lindholm above who is a Free Agent so we could still use Laine to do one of these other needs on that Backend!! I'm actually hopeful and have been on the Trade Laine Bandwagon since mid-season last year!!
I hope the habs trade for him. We have a ton of picks and prospects that would actually work the jackets. We also have the cap space to take the whole hit.