freester Posted July 30 Report Posted July 30 He’s a top 6 forward but not a strong 2 way player. What would it cost and do you want him? He seems like a younger Skinner.
Mr Peabody Posted July 30 Report Posted July 30 If nothing else, We’d be the talk of the NHL for buying out Skinner and signing Laine. At 50% retention by CBJ you might think on it.
Hawerchuk Posted July 30 Report Posted July 30 Since the 2020 season, hes only played 174 out of a possible 328 games. Seems to me he can't stay healthy (I know he was in the players assistance program too). Who knows where this guys head is and to me its too risky to acquire him even if CBJ retains some of his salary. So its a PASS for me. Maybe GMKA has a different opinion, but I don't think he's gonna pull the trigger on the Finnish winger.
mjd1001 Posted July 30 Report Posted July 30 (edited) Not really. If they made a move, it would be interesting/intriguing, I wouldn't be upset, but I'm not going out of my way to pound the table for him. I think it would be more entertaining that it would actually make the team better. Edited July 30 by mjd1001
Ruff Around The Edges Posted July 30 Report Posted July 30 Yes, if Columbus retained 50% and we found another team to retain another 25%. Otherwise, pass.
Pimlach Posted July 30 Report Posted July 30 Nope. We are building a different kind of team now. Lazy Laine does not fit. 1 1
PerreaultForever Posted July 30 Report Posted July 30 Nope. Like everybody above. I certainly hope we are building a different kind of team and skinner out Laine in would just turn us into a true laughing stock of the league.
Warriorspikes51 Posted July 31 Report Posted July 31 isn't he buddies with Dahlin? I'd be willing to chance it. He's still young. Maybe the right environment turns him into a better player + the goal scoring ability is high level.
mjd1001 Posted July 31 Report Posted July 31 26 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said: isn't he buddies with Dahlin? I'd be willing to chance it. He's still young. Maybe the right environment turns him into a better player + the goal scoring ability is high level. If he is healthy and "ON" in terms of mindset, I think he can net 50 in a year. The problem is, there is probably less than a 5% chance that both of those things happen, and then add to it his defensive (perceived or real) liabilities.
inkman Posted July 31 Report Posted July 31 We have enough sissified players who don’t touch anyone and are allergic to defense. I’ll pass.
Mustache of God Posted July 31 Report Posted July 31 I don't think it makes sense for the team but I'm not completely against the idea. The question is who from the top-6/9 would come out of the line-up to make a spot for him, I assume they'd be going the other way in a trade? The only player I can think of would be Greenway, but why would Columbus do that trade with Greenway being the main piece coming back that wasn't a draft pick. I reckon you'd also need a prospect thrown in there. Tage - No, not trading #1 center for Laine Tuch - No, not trading # RW for Laine JJ - No, KA is too attached to his homegrown draft picks, plus they are only getting better Quinn - No, KA is too attached to his homegrown draft picks, plus they are only getting better Cozens - No, cost controlled player that is part of the core Zucker - No, KA is not trading someone he just acquired in FA Benson - No ***** chance. Mcleod - No, KA is not trading someone he just acquired in FA Greenway - maybe?
inkman Posted July 31 Report Posted July 31 4 minutes ago, Mustache of God said: I don't think it makes sense for the team but I'm not completely against the idea. The question is who from the top-6/9 would come out of the line-up to make a spot for him, I assume they'd be going the other way in a trade? The only player I can think of would be Greenway, but why would Columbus do that trade with Greenway being the main piece coming back that wasn't a draft pick. I reckon you'd also need a prospect thrown in there. Tage - No, not trading #1 center for Laine Tuch - No, not trading # RW for Laine JJ - No, KA is too attached to his homegrown draft picks, plus they are only getting better Quinn - No, KA is too attached to his homegrown draft picks, plus they are only getting better Cozens - No, cost controlled player that is part of the core Zucker - No, KA is not trading someone he just acquired in FA Benson - No ***** chance. Mcleod - No, KA is not trading someone he just acquired in FA Greenway - maybe? I’ve seen a few too many trade proposals with Jordan Greenway as the centerpiece. Essentially, no one really cares about him, so let’s trade for every teams best player using him. Before anyone goes all “well actually” I know he’s not their best player but I think you get my point. No one is trading a prolific scorer for a PK specialist. 1
LGR4GM Posted July 31 Report Posted July 31 2 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said: isn't he buddies with Dahlin? I'd be willing to chance it. He's still young. Maybe the right environment turns him into a better player + the goal scoring ability is high level. No? Laine is a Finn and Dahlin a Swede so I don't think they've ever played together.
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