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Columbus Blue Jackets sniper Patrik Laine was heavily linked to the Minnesota Wild, with the team reportedly having interest in acquiring the former second-overall pick. But, that dream of getting a goalscorer to play in St. Paul is now dead. Laine has been traded to the Montreal Canadiens instead, for less of a return than we all thought.
Laine had to have a second-round pick attached to him, to net young defenseman Jordan Harris -- who was really on the outside of the Habs' blue line due to them having so many left-handed shots already. The real kicker is that Laine's full $8.7-million AAV is going to Montreal in the deal, something the Wild could not handle financially. [NHL.com] - The Wild have one of the world's best prospects in Zeev Buium coming down the pipeline, and captain Jared Spurgeon might be the perfect mentor for him to really reach his ceiling. [Hockey Wilderness]
Off the trail...
- Looking at how analytics can possibly get you the upper hand in your upcoming fantasy hockey season. [Daily Faceoff]
- Yaroslav Askarov, the second-best goaltender prospect in the world, has formally asked for a trade from the Nashville Predators after the team signed Juuse Saros to a contract that lasts until the end of time. [The Hockey News]
- Remember the World Cup of Hockey in 2016, and how they had Team Europe to essentially get the best of the rest? Now, what would that team look like in 2024? [Sportsnet]
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