Blue Jackets rumored to have 3 legitimate trade offers for Patrik Laine
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Shortly after his clearance from the NHL Players Assistance program, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine has three legitimate trade deals on the table.
Patrik Laine is undoubtedly a talented forward in the NHL. He has recorded 388 points in 480 career games, with five 50-point or greater regular seasons. However, after struggling towards the beginning of the 2023-24 season, Laine shocked fans everywhere with his decision to step away from the game to take care of himself in the NHL Player Assistance Program.
"Patrik Laine shares a statement following his decision to enter the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program."
Now, after roughly half a year in the program, Patrik Laine is out in time to train for the upcoming NHL season. Though he is still recovering from shoulder surgery, teams are now free to make their moves on settling a deal with the Blue Jackets forward.
"Good news on Patrik Laine: he is cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Glad to see he is feeling better.
Laine is still recovering from shoulder surgery. As for his NHL future, teams interested in acquiring him were told they are free to contact Laine. So that's the next step before he and the Blue Jackets decide how to proceed."
Laine is still recovering from shoulder surgery. As for his NHL future, teams interested in acquiring him were told they are free to contact Laine. So that's the next step before he and the Blue Jackets decide how to proceed."
Now, only a day later, three teams are said to have legitimate offers for Patrik Laine. The first of these is the Washington Capitals who have offered up a draft and Nic Dowd. Alternatively, the Buffalo Sabres have offered two later draft picks and Isak Rosen. Though the New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, and Tampa Bay Lightning have also been linked to Laine, the Montreal Canadiens are expected to be third in line.
"#AllCaps have offered AT LEAST a 2025 2nd, as well as Nic Dowd for Laine.
#Sabres have offered 2025 3rd and 4th rd picks, as well as Isak Rosen.
Still working to find 3rd team details but it sounds like the #Habs.
#Isles #Bolts #GoKingsGo linked."
#Sabres have offered 2025 3rd and 4th rd picks, as well as Isak Rosen.
Still working to find 3rd team details but it sounds like the #Habs.
#Isles #Bolts #GoKingsGo linked."
Though no deal has been agreed to yet, Patrik Laine will likely play elsewhere in the upcoming season. Hopefully, wherever that is, he can get back to the top of his game.
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JUILLET 27 | 168 ANSWERS Blue Jackets rumored to have 3 legitimate trade offers for Patrik Laine Which team will trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets for Patrik Laine? | ||
| Washington Capitals | 19 | 11.3 % |
| Buffalo Sabres | 24 | 14.3 % |
| Montreal Canadiens | 50 | 29.8 % |
| Other/None | 75 | 44.6 % |
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