The true reason behind the blockage of the Patrik Laine trade to MTL is revealed
We have an update on the possible Patrik Laine trade to the Montreal Canadiens.
As you know, following his request, he will be traded this summer, and Kent Hughes is one of the only NHL GMs with the necessary cap space to add him.
Additionally, Hughes is looking for a young top-6 forward capable of scoring goals in large numbers, a profile that absolutely matches Laine.
However, some elements are blocking a potential trade.
First, there is his salary of $8.7 million per year for two more seasons, and Columbus is not really keen on retaining salary in the trade.
Second, the Blue Jackets are quite demanding in their asks for Patrik Laine.
But thirdly, there is another element that is truly blocking the trade.
The true reason behind the blockage of the Patrik Laine trade is revealed
We have just learned that the main reason preventing the negotiations from materializing, and the trade from happening, is the fact that Laine is still technically in the NHL's player assistance program.
This complicates the transaction process enormously.
The issue is not that Laine is in the program, which just complicates communications, but rather that Columbus doesn't even know if Laine has been authorized to leave the program.
This uncertainty is an obstacle.
- Aaron Portzline
A case to follow, in any case!
Source: HabsolumentFan
Un détail important empêche une transaction de se concrétiser dans le dossier de Patrik Laine
Credit: Marqueur
Patrik Laine échangé au Canadien: on sait enfin ce qui bloque une transaction
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