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Patrick Laine Trade Rumors: new frontrunner emerges
Patrick Laine is one of the best snipers in the NHL and it has become clear that he will be leaving the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Overall, it is likely that he will be traded before the start of the season. The Blue Jackets are gauging interest, and there are plenty of teams who are kicking the tires. In fact, Mike Rupp of the NHL Network believes there is a new frontrunner in the Patrick Laine sweepstakes. That team just so happens to be the Minnesota Wild.
"If there's a team to kick the tires, I think Minnesota (makes sense) because they need that star power, NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp told The Athletic. They need somebody else that can help carry the workload as far as putting up big numbers."
Rupp did note that there are a few caveats here with the Wild. Firstly, their cap situation would make it difficult for the team to acquire Laine. Furthermore, he doesn't fit their style of hockey. However, for a talent like Laine, sometimes, you have to make a few compromises.
Do you believe that Patrick Laine is a good fit for the Winnipeg Jets? Let us know in the poll down below. Additionally, stay tuned to Hockey Unplugged for the latest news and updates from around the hockey world.
Source: TSN
Report: Wild could have interest in F Laine
Report: Wild could have interest in F Laine
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