Patrik Laine, a potential trade target in the NHL, has attracted interest from multiple teams. Don Waddell, discussing trade options, emphasizes the desire for a beneficial 'hockey trade' involving Laine. Laine's agent, Andy Scott, is collaborating on potential trade scenarios, with teams awaiting Laine's input before finalizing any deals. The Columbus Blue Jackets, Laine's current team, are open to trade discussions but emphasize the high value they place on any potential trade involving the 4th overall pick.
Waddell on trade options for the 4th overall pick: "We're open." Says they'll get a good player either way, but the price is high to get them to move back. Says other teams around them are looking at moving back too. #CBJ
Don Waddell on a potential Patrik Laine deal -- too early to know what the deals might look like, but "We want to make a hockey trade if we can. We’ll certainly exhaust every opportunity." #CBJ
Don Waddell on a potential Patrik Laine -- too early to know what the deals might look like, but "We want to make a hockey trade if we can. We’ll certainly exhaust every opportunity." #CBJ
Waddell says he's working with Laine's agent, Andy Scott, on trade options. Teams will want to speak with Laine before making a deal and he's still in the NHL/NHLPA program, so hes not talking to any NHL teams right now. #CBJ
The Athletic: Patrik Laine trade destinations: 8 NHL teams that could (or should) be interested, by @hayyyshayyy #CBJ https://t.co/m67jLr3QZ9
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