Might Patrik Laine be a slot in Montreal?
Marc Dumont of Montreal Hockey Now: It’s apparent that the Montreal Canadiens may use some extra offense. They tried so as to add some initially of free company with Jonathan Marchessault however he signed with the Nashville Predators.
The 26-year-old Patrik Laine could also be a match with the Canadiens when taking a look at a five-year timeline. He’s received two years left at $8.7 million and he comes with some query marks. Prorating his scoring to 82 video games, he’s round 30 targets over the previous three seasons. He’d fill their top-six winger want.
His contract, declining underlying numbers, and the asking worth are sticking factors. The asking worth shouldn’t be too unhealthy contemplating the Blue Jackets and Laine are keen to maneuver on. Having solely two years left on his contract isn’t unhealthy and would give them ample time to determine if he’s worthy of a contract extension. Sure, his present $8.7 million cap hit is somewhat excessive.
The place else might be potential commerce matches for Columbus Blue Jackets Patrik Laine?
Josh Wegman of theScore: There isn’t any assure that the Columbus Blue Jackets will commerce Patrik Laine. He’d like a change of surroundings and GM Don Waddell has stated they’re working at. A have a look at 5 logical, potential commerce locations for Patrik Laine.
Pittsburgh Penguins – Think about Laine on a line with Sidney Crosby and being setup on the ability play by Erik Karlsson. The Penguins would wish to ship wage again – Lars Eller at $2.45 million and Noel Acciari at $2 million could be candidates.
Colorado Avalanche – Valeri Nichushkin ($6.125 million) and Gabriel Landeskog‘s ($7 million) conditions complicate issues. They may have $16 million in cap house or $3 million. The Avs have an enormous gap if Nichushkin and Landeskog don’t play.
Vegas Golden Knights – The Golden Knights don’t shrink back from massive strikes. Would wish the cash to work out and might have to incorporate Nicolas Roy ($3 million) and/or Brett Howden ($1.9 million). They may use a top-six winger.
Seattle Kraken – Might use a game-breaking offensive winger. Would wish to discover a strategy to make the cash work.
Buffalo Sabres – Not the proper match however have some cap house to work with. They do have a bunch of younger wingers which will need/deserve a shot within the top-six.
?️ Again from the Participant Help Program, it’s rumoured #CBJ PATRIK LAINE & his 2 x $8.7M contract might be dealt.
Laine’s output has fluctuated *wildly* for 8 years. However one way or the other he’s nonetheless solely 26 & has all the time been a world-class finisher.
Which crew ought to roll the cube? ? https://t.co/rXlbm5UXOs pic.twitter.com/PeE59D77bt
— Paul Pidutti (@AdjustedHockey) July 30, 2024
