This is no brainer acquisition , Thank god they did this deal rather than go after Zegress , I mean, the cost of acquiring ziggers would have been 3 times the price. And in two years, Anderson Gallagher Devorak are off the books with plenty of cap space money left to we'll and deal for what ever they need, were now going to 🎉a chance this seaon for a wild card spot . Mister superman Kent huge did it again.. hands down montreal won this deal even if it doesn't work out we got a second rounded pick for a Third round pick.
I'm not that crazy about acquiring Laine for several reasons, even though the cost to get him was tiny. For me, the biggest RED FLAG for Laine is not his atrocious defensive numbers. It's NOT that that in 9 seasons, he's only played a full 82 game season, twice. It's NOT that he was in the NHL Player Assistance Program. My biggest red flag with Laine is that he has basically QUIT on not one, but TWO teams (Jets and Bluejackets) How long will it be before Laine starts complaining about Montreal and wants out? How long? Laine, when healthy, hasn't even produced at a "point-per-game" level, so can somebody tell me just how "elite" he is? I don't see it. He scored 44 goals ONE time, and has only gotten 30 or more goals twice in 9 seasons. And answer me this….WHY was the price to acquire Laine SOOOO low? Cuz other GM's see all the red flags and lack of defensive play, injuries and a bad attitude, and didn't want to have a guy like that on their team. Is he really the player the Habs want in their room, influencing the young core? Can he turn things around? Of course he can and maybe….JUST maybe it can be in Montreal. As a Habs fan, I really do hope he can improve his play and attitude, but he WON'T be the saviour a lot of fans think he will be.
Laine IMO had substance abuse issues for the same reason that Price did – big injuries! If he stays healthy, he should be a great addition for us. Furthermore, if Marty can keep him grounded and coach him to play a 2 way game instead of just floating on D, then it will a GOAT trade by Kent
Amazing video! My exact thoughts. So excited for this deal, Kent Hughes is an absolute wizard. This can turn out being an absolute incredible trade if he can get healthy. Easy 30-40 goals
Im not convinced Laine can get back to 40 goals. I think 20 goals is more realistic. Moving surplus in Harris for what will likely be a top 40 pick in 2026 is really good asset managenent. 😁
If Dach is healthy this upcoming season, I was hoping to see the Habs make the playoffs. But now that Laine is coming over, that doubles my expectations. If this trade pans out, Kent pulled off one hell of a move. And if things go well the next 2 seasons, I don't see why Laine wouldn't want tp resign here. I can't wait for training camp to start!
It's a great move. A scoring winger capable of putting home 40 goals when not ill is a great addition, even more so when you have a first trio of core forwards locked up long term on reasonable money and thus the newcomer is part of a one-two punch plan! I really hope that some subset of Roy, Newhook and Dach will find the chemistry with him, they're all pretty creative and Laine is a trademark finisher at least when he's not clinically depressed (and a boost of confidence from being coached by someone like Marty St Louis can go a long way with that regard…)
I return, the Habs payed with one middle of the peloton young D-man of whom they currently have so many that it created a minor logjam, and a cap hit bite for two years. Perfectly affordable, even if Laine didn't pan out in the end they would still basically have got a 2nd round pick out of thin air.
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Parlee Beach!
This is going to be an unpopular opinion. But I think you put Laine Dach Armia on a line. Ginormous line to play against. Last hurrah for Armia
Where is this wonderful place you're at
GO HABS GO !
This is no brainer acquisition , Thank god they did this deal rather than go after Zegress , I mean, the cost of acquiring ziggers would have been 3 times the price. And in two years, Anderson Gallagher Devorak are off the books with plenty of cap space money left to we'll and deal for what ever they need, were now going to 🎉a chance this seaon for a wild card spot . Mister superman Kent huge did it again.. hands down montreal won this deal even if it doesn't work out we got a second rounded pick for a Third round pick.
If we can stay healthy we will have a much better season. Go Habs go!
@DrewDekes hey buddy just noticed a change in your weight. I hope that you are in pristine health. God bless you!
LET'S F*N GOOOO!!!
Great video, nice beach, now enjoy your time with Kelly…
Great move for Montreal, enjoy your time on the beach, nice cape
Nothing to lose for the Habs. Last chance for Laine to reset his career.
I'm not that crazy about acquiring Laine for several reasons, even though the cost to get him was tiny. For me, the biggest RED FLAG for Laine is not his atrocious defensive numbers. It's NOT that that in 9 seasons, he's only played a full 82 game season, twice. It's NOT that he was in the NHL Player Assistance Program. My biggest red flag with Laine is that he has basically QUIT on not one, but TWO teams (Jets and Bluejackets) How long will it be before Laine starts complaining about Montreal and wants out? How long? Laine, when healthy, hasn't even produced at a "point-per-game" level, so can somebody tell me just how "elite" he is? I don't see it. He scored 44 goals ONE time, and has only gotten 30 or more goals twice in 9 seasons. And answer me this….WHY was the price to acquire Laine SOOOO low? Cuz other GM's see all the red flags and lack of defensive play, injuries and a bad attitude, and didn't want to have a guy like that on their team. Is he really the player the Habs want in their room, influencing the young core? Can he turn things around? Of course he can and maybe….JUST maybe it can be in Montreal. As a Habs fan, I really do hope he can improve his play and attitude, but he WON'T be the saviour a lot of fans think he will be.
Laine IMO had substance abuse issues for the same reason that Price did – big injuries! If he stays healthy, he should be a great addition for us. Furthermore, if Marty can keep him grounded and coach him to play a 2 way game instead of just floating on D, then it will a GOAT trade by Kent
Amazing video! My exact thoughts. So excited for this deal, Kent Hughes is an absolute wizard. This can turn out being an absolute incredible trade if he can get healthy. Easy 30-40 goals
Is that PEI?
since radulov
Mtl was not ob his no trade list.
Thanks J Harris
Im not convinced Laine can get back to 40 goals. I think 20 goals is more realistic. Moving surplus in Harris for what will likely be a top 40 pick in 2026 is really good asset managenent. 😁
If Dach is healthy this upcoming season, I was hoping to see the Habs make the playoffs. But now that Laine is coming over, that doubles my expectations. If this trade pans out, Kent pulled off one hell of a move. And if things go well the next 2 seasons, I don't see why Laine wouldn't want tp resign here. I can't wait for training camp to start!
Yeah me too i knew they were going for him, people were laughing at me. Now lets get Askarov.
It's a great move. A scoring winger capable of putting home 40 goals when not ill is a great addition, even more so when you have a first trio of core forwards locked up long term on reasonable money and thus the newcomer is part of a one-two punch plan! I really hope that some subset of Roy, Newhook and Dach will find the chemistry with him, they're all pretty creative and Laine is a trademark finisher at least when he's not clinically depressed (and a boost of confidence from being coached by someone like Marty St Louis can go a long way with that regard…)
I return, the Habs payed with one middle of the peloton young D-man of whom they currently have so many that it created a minor logjam, and a cap hit bite for two years. Perfectly affordable, even if Laine didn't pan out in the end they would still basically have got a 2nd round pick out of thin air.
wait till Nick Ehlers arrives so you have a couple of vets to lead this new dynasty.