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Dull-Objective3967
No thank you
lwitchermode
MeMay0
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Longjumping-Coat1513
I want him, but I also wanted PLD. My track record is bad, so that tells me we should stay away lol
Jaynki
TRADE HIM TO MONTREAL NOW
dillybomb420
The Habs aren’t that desperate. They have something cooking in-house, and don’t need a player with baggage. There will come a time soon where the Habs add good/great players, players your not gambling on.
Boboar
The only problem I see is that one of our best chips to offer is that we can take on the full salary in any deal. Other teams interested would likely need Columbus to retain.
However, I don’t feel like Columbus would be super averse to retaining as they’re not really in a contending window and can probably afford two years of 50% retention in order to maximize their return on Laine.
So while we can offer something others can’t, I don’t know if that would grease the wheels enough to get a trade done. Maybe I am wrong though and CLB really needs to shed the cap space.
jj-frankie_jj
Hughes get it done pretty please
DCARRI3R3
Gimme gimme, take any dman not named Hutson, Mailloux, and reinbacher. The likely Florida first overall and one of our forwards like mesar and boom
LeMAD
Might make sense if they give us a 1st round pick. But if we have to pay? Nooooooo…
GoalCaufieldReg
If they take Anderson in the package, maybe
DnRxViking
Love that for Laine! I don’t know if it’s a good fit with the Habs though
Hockeymask27_
Montreal only a rumor to clickbait / raise his values. We mostly likely just stay the current course
SourForward
I HATE that him being in the players assistance program was perceived as a negative. How many guys in this league are hiding drug use, alcohol problems, mental health issues, etc and probably struggling with it. And then you call someone who realized they needed to step away for a bit and do what’s best for them a red flag or something. Crazy.
JamJam130
Feel like Hughes should ask CBJ to keep him in the loop when it comes to the offers they’re getting on Laine (if that’s even a thing?)
That way if CBJ is getting somewhat close on a deal, Hughes can come in and decide if he wants to outbid the other team
WeathervaneJesus1
Interesting in that in the previous post about him in this sub, fans were tripping all over themselves to offer first round picks and prospects for this guy. In the hockey sub, they’re like “maybe a 2nd rd pick”.
DIKs_Steeler
I trust that Mtl have good intels about Laine (because of Pascal Vincent) and will make the best decision possible.
DocGubernaculum
I’m bet he gets moved soon now. I’m sure any prospective teams were ensuring he was going to be cleared from the program before acquiring him.
He could definitely not work out but depending on cost I think you take a stab. If he breaks right could be a legitimate 2nd or 1st line player. We have a surplus of assets anyways and not enough spots on our roster.
NME_TV
Didn’t know about the shoulder surgery, that’s another thing to consider.
serialstripper
Coming to Montreal!!!
GoldenHourShower
Just can’t see making this guy the highest paid player on the Habs. Why risk ruining a good thing? Team is shaping up so well and has such a healthy cap outlook
popejohnlarue
McGroarty is likely still Hughes’ primary target, but I trust our FO and pro scouts to know what’s up with Laine. If we make a move for him, due diligence will have been done and some optimism will be warranted.
crissdecaliss
Demidov – Dach – Laine
LoganHutbacher
Playing in Winnipeg can take a toll on anyone
TheWatcher289
Bring him home Chevy
Alexk1088
Independent-Head4951
Anderson and a second rounder
burnSMACKER
I don’t want him unless it’s awfully cheap. I like the culture we’re building here and I don’t think he fits it.
mikegimik
Best I can do is Ryder, Halak and a 4th
cafespeed21
I don’t care if he plays for us or against us, I just hope he’s doing well and got the help he needed.
Quick599
Happy for him. Hopefully the tough times are behind.
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No thank you
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I want him, but I also wanted PLD. My track record is bad, so that tells me we should stay away lol
TRADE HIM TO MONTREAL NOW
The Habs aren’t that desperate. They have something cooking in-house, and don’t need a player with baggage. There will come a time soon where the Habs add good/great players, players your not gambling on.
The only problem I see is that one of our best chips to offer is that we can take on the full salary in any deal. Other teams interested would likely need Columbus to retain.
However, I don’t feel like Columbus would be super averse to retaining as they’re not really in a contending window and can probably afford two years of 50% retention in order to maximize their return on Laine.
So while we can offer something others can’t, I don’t know if that would grease the wheels enough to get a trade done. Maybe I am wrong though and CLB really needs to shed the cap space.
Hughes get it done pretty please
Gimme gimme, take any dman not named Hutson, Mailloux, and reinbacher. The likely Florida first overall and one of our forwards like mesar and boom
Might make sense if they give us a 1st round pick. But if we have to pay? Nooooooo…
If they take Anderson in the package, maybe
Love that for Laine! I don’t know if it’s a good fit with the Habs though
Montreal only a rumor to clickbait / raise his values. We mostly likely just stay the current course
I HATE that him being in the players assistance program was perceived as a negative. How many guys in this league are hiding drug use, alcohol problems, mental health issues, etc and probably struggling with it. And then you call someone who realized they needed to step away for a bit and do what’s best for them a red flag or something. Crazy.
Feel like Hughes should ask CBJ to keep him in the loop when it comes to the offers they’re getting on Laine (if that’s even a thing?)
That way if CBJ is getting somewhat close on a deal, Hughes can come in and decide if he wants to outbid the other team
Interesting in that in the previous post about him in this sub, fans were tripping all over themselves to offer first round picks and prospects for this guy. In the hockey sub, they’re like “maybe a 2nd rd pick”.
I trust that Mtl have good intels about Laine (because of Pascal Vincent) and will make the best decision possible.
I’m bet he gets moved soon now. I’m sure any prospective teams were ensuring he was going to be cleared from the program before acquiring him.
He could definitely not work out but depending on cost I think you take a stab. If he breaks right could be a legitimate 2nd or 1st line player. We have a surplus of assets anyways and not enough spots on our roster.
Didn’t know about the shoulder surgery, that’s another thing to consider.
Coming to Montreal!!!
Just can’t see making this guy the highest paid player on the Habs. Why risk ruining a good thing? Team is shaping up so well and has such a healthy cap outlook
McGroarty is likely still Hughes’ primary target, but I trust our FO and pro scouts to know what’s up with Laine. If we make a move for him, due diligence will have been done and some optimism will be warranted.
Demidov – Dach – Laine
Playing in Winnipeg can take a toll on anyone
Bring him home Chevy
Anderson and a second rounder
I don’t want him unless it’s awfully cheap. I like the culture we’re building here and I don’t think he fits it.
Best I can do is Ryder, Halak and a 4th
I don’t care if he plays for us or against us, I just hope he’s doing well and got the help he needed.
Happy for him. Hopefully the tough times are behind.
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