Trade Talks Between The Montreal Canadiens And Columbus Blue Jackets Have Intensified In Rumored Blockbuster
The Columbus Blue Jackets shocked the hockey world by scratching Laine. A few days later, a massive rumor has emerged. An Insider believes the Montreal Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets are in deep trade talks, with top players involved.
Montreal and Columbus to Make Blockbuster Trade?
According to a new report, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Montreal Canadiens are working on a blockbuster deal that would involve a star player going to the Habs.
This would me a massive move made by both organizations who have been struggling to find success in the NHL.
The Jackets are nowhere close to contending for a Stanley Cup so they need to find a way to rebuild and sell their top players for future assets.
Can you imagine two sniper threats in Caulfield and Laine on the power play?
Laine in Montreal: A Realistic Trade?
Patrik Laine has been struggling once again this season. In 10 games, he only managed to score 4 points, and was even scratched during a recent game.
At $8,7M AAV, it's not good enough.
In the past year, the Montreal Canadiens showed that they aren't afraid to acquire struggling players, to give their career a second wind. That's what they did with Kirby Dach, Alex Newhook, Sean Monahan and its paying dividends.
With Martin St-Louis behind the bench, player development has taken a huge turn in Montreal and they have what it takes to help players achieve their goals.
If someone can get the best out of Laine, it's Martin St-Louis, in Montreal.
However, Kent Hughes would need to pay the right price.
Do you think Laine will be traded to Montreal?
| POLL | ||
23 NOVEMBRE | 243 ANSWERS Trade Talks Between The Montreal Canadiens And Columbus Blue Jackets Have Intensified In Rumored Blockbuster Do you think Laine will be traded to Montreal? | ||
| Yes | 122 | 50.2 % |
| No | 121 | 49.8 % |
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