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mr.peanut
Vegas Golden Knights
Location: Born Wearing Gold 2023-24: 6-0-0, QC
Joined: 12.18.2011

Jul 19 @ 7:17 PM ET
I am the King of Petes
kicksave856
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: i love how not saying dumb things on the internet was never an option.
Joined: 09.29.2005

Jul 20 @ 12:03 AM ET
I am the King of Petes
- mr.peanut

lol
toneez
Montreal Canadiens
Joined: 02.11.2010

Jul 20 @ 9:59 PM ET
Being neutral on this, I think Canadiens fans are undervaluing the superstar potential that Laine brings. They have no one close to him. He was a close 2nd to Matthews in their draft year.
Discussions I believe should start with Jesperi, Poehling and a 1st ..... at minimum.

- flipneil


Jesperi aint going anywhere
Poehling keep dreaming

They will BOTH end up being better players than Laine ...
bikeguy99
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 09.05.2017

Jul 21 @ 3:09 PM ET
Brandon Smillie: Acquiring Laine Would Exceptional... But At What Cost?
- Brandon Smillie


Why would Laine ever get 10.5M????? He is the single worst 5v5 player in the NHL, and put up 6 goals in the second half of the season. I don't need to start on his playoff performances......If Aho can put up over a point per game and get just 8.7M AAV while being a dynamic C, then why would Laine get 2M more???? I would put him between Meiers contract at 6M AAV, and Aho at 8.7M AAV.

If you trade for him and ink some 70M+ contract, you will ABSOLUTELY regret it. I mean he plays with Scheifs and Wheels who are some of the leagues better playmakers. Who is going to tee him up in Mtl?
justsaying
Joined: 06.26.2014

Jul 24 @ 11:44 PM ET
Few players on the Habs are appealing. If I'm the Jets I look elsewhere.
bikeguy99
New Jersey Devils
Joined: 09.05.2017

Jul 26 @ 9:01 PM ET
Few players on the Habs are appealing. If I'm the Jets I look elsewhere.
- justsaying


Personally, I see Mtl as a potential lottery team. Especially if this trade goes through:

To Mtl: Laine, Little
To Wpg: Druin, 2020 1st rd pick
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