Capitals reportedly emerge as favorites to land Patrik Laine
The Washington Capitals have emerged as the front-runner to acquire former top scorer Patrik Laine from the Colombus Blue Jackets.
However, there's a snag. the 25 year-old plans to remain in the NHLPA's assistance program. This means, while he can be traded, NHL rules state he can't have direct conversations with any team aside from the one he's owned by.
MacLellan and his staff ultimately have to determine if they want Laine's services and what they are willing to give up to get him. It would be interesting to see how Carbery would use him. There almost certainly would be a temptation to put him on a line with Ovechkin and see if any chemistry is created between the two.
The cap hit is $8.7 million for the next two years but it doesn't sound like Brian McLeann and the Caps care. They're willing to do anything to open a lane for Laine.
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Washington's wish is for the opportunity to entice him about playing in America's capital with Alex Ovechkin. So if that's the case, the Blue Jackets and Capitals should start discussing the pieces that'll center around a potential deal whenever Laine is ready to make his voice heard again.
Source: Jets Latest
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