Here's the price Kent Hughes will have to pay for Patrik Laine
According to Dan Rosen from the NHL official site, a potential transaction involving Laine could resemble the one that sent Evgeny Kuznetsov to the Carolina Hurricanes last year, where Washington retained a portion of the salary.
Rosen believes that for the Blue Jackets to trade Laine and his $8.7 million salary, they may need to retain some of it, potentially prompting Montreal to offer a first or second-round draft pick in return.
Kent Hughes, the Canadiens' general manager, appears to favor trading draft picks or prospects rather than established players.
This opportunity could materialize once Laine exits the assistance program, allowing for direct discussions.
Standing at 6 feet 5 inches and weighing 215 pounds, Laine has accumulated 388 points in 480 games with the Winnipeg Jets and Columbus Blue Jackets, showcasing significant potential to bolster the team's top-six under Martin St-Louis's leadership.
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10 JUILLET | 179 ANSWERS Here's the price Kent Hughes will have to pay for Patrik Laine Should Kent Hughes pay this price? |
| Yes | 78 | 43.6 % |
| No | 101 | 56.4 % |
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