GM Don Waddell makes an announcement involving Patrik Laine and a trade

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August 5, 2024 (5:48)

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The general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Don Waddell, has just made an announcement regarding the trade market.

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.

How many teams are in the race to acquire Patrik Laine via trade?

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!

«The general manager of the Blue Jackets, Don Waddell, told Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch that only one team had contacted him to discuss a trade regarding Patrik Laine.»

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.

«At this time of year, people are less receptive. So, I don't really know. I think this will take some time.»

- Don Waddell

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: Marqueur
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