This August, all eyes are on Don Waddell and Patrik Laine, as the latter has officially requested a trade from Columbus.
The Blue Jackets are currently trying to trade him and are expected to have him traded before the start of the 2024-25 season.
In a recent interview with Columbus journalist Brian Hedger, GM Don Waddell announced that he is currently in discussions with only one team (for a trade involving Patrik Laine).
In any case, you can't say he's not transparent!
Is this team the Montreal Canadiens? Possibly.
In any case, the prediction from several sources is that this team is either the Montreal Canadiens, the Carolina Hurricanes, or possibly the Pittsburgh Penguins.
It might seem surprising to hear that only one team is currently in the race for Laine, but at the same time, it is the middle of August.
Kent Hughes has a history of making trades in August, so will he do it again this season? Stay tuned.
Patrik Laine recently left the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, and he seems to be in great shape. The 2nd overall pick of the Winnipeg Jets in 2016 has accumulated 61 points in his last 73 games in the NHL.
Credit: MarqueurÉchange de Patrik Laine: le DG Don Waddell révèle un scoop touchant le Canadien
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5 AOUT | 738 ANSWERS GM Don Waddell makes an announcement involving Patrik Laine and a trade Would you trade Christian Dvorak, Filip Mesar, and a 3rd-round pick for Patrik Laine? | ||
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