Shocking revelations: Patrik Laine had become a real problem in Columbus according to journalist
Journalist Aaron Portzline from Columbus has just published a shocking article involving Patrik Laine, the new acquisition of the Montreal Canadiens.
We are still extremely happy with the trade, especially since Kent Hughes really did his homework before closing the deal, but let's just say that this is an article that will keep people talking in Montreal.
Patrik Laine was a problem in Columbus, according to Aaron Portzline
Aaron Portzline, who is probably the best NHL journalist in Columbus, has just revealed that Patrik Laine had become a serious problem in Columbus.
The Columbus journalist goes a bit further.
He mentions that it was a big win for Don Waddell, the Blue Jackets' GM, just to be able to trade 100% of Patrik Laine's contract.
And that's not all, in his opinion:
«[If Laine had not been traded] at best, it would have been a huge distraction, and at worst, it would have been a total mess, an absence from training camp, poisoning the young players in the locker room, etc.»
«The player didn't want to be here, and his teammates knew it.»
«We would have hoped it would go well [if Laine had stayed in Columbus], but with what happened last year, I'm not sure it would have gone well.»
- Aaron Portzline
These are pretty weighty words, and it seems to show that the Blue Jackets are very relieved to have traded him, but at the same time, let's give the young man a chance to prove them wrong for saying such things about him.
And you, do you think it will work out for Patrik Laine with the Montreal Canadiens?
In any case, he made a great first impression.
Patrik Laine makes a first public appearance and sends a clear message to Canadiens fans
Source: Aaron Portzline
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