May 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 at first 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 a five-year timeline. He’s bought 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 objectives over the previous three seasons. He’d fill their top-six winger want.
His contract, declining underlying numbers, and the asking value are sticking factors. The asking value shouldn’t be too dangerous contemplating the Blue Jackets and Laine are keen to maneuver on. Having solely two years left on his contract isn’t dangerous and would give them ample time to resolve if he’s worthy of a contract extension. Sure, his present $8.7 million cap hit is somewhat excessive.
The place else may very well be potential commerce matches for Columbus Blue Jackets Patrik Laine?
Josh Wegman of theScore: There is no such thing as a assure that the Columbus Blue Jackets will commerce Patrik Laine. He’d like a change of surroundings and GM Don Waddell has mentioned they’re working at. A take 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 facility play by Erik Karlsson. The Penguins would want 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 area or $3 million. The Avs have a giant gap if Nichushkin and Landeskog don’t play.
Vegas Golden Knights – The Golden Knights don’t shrink back from large strikes. Would wish the cash to work out and may have to incorporate Nicolas Roy ($3 million) and/or Brett Howden ($1.9 million). They may use a top-six winger.
Seattle Kraken – May use a game-breaking offensive winger. Would wish to discover a method to make the cash work.
Buffalo Sabres – Not the right match however have some cap area to work with. They do have a bunch of younger wingers that 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 may very well be dealt.
Laine’s output has fluctuated *wildly* for 8 years. However in some way he’s nonetheless solely 26 & has all the time been a world-class finisher.
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— Paul Pidutti (@AdjustedHockey) July 30, 2024
