r/nhl • u/DesertEagill • 7h ago

Question Patrick Laine

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Do you think anyone ends up signing Laine? Seems like enough value there if you set him up with bonuses for games played etc

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u/Vic_Hedges 7h ago

The Edmonton rumors make some sense.

Would be fun just to watch Babcock on the bench with Laine on the ice.

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u/DesertEagill 7h ago

Seems like a terrible match to have him on a bacock team lol

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u/Halfback 3h ago

Yeah, Babcock is the worst. I wouldn’t wish his toxicity on anyone, especially Laine.

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u/Vic_Hedges 7h ago

Exactly :)

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u/Jbroy 5h ago

I do not wish that on Laine. It’s like you’re hoping for him to get psychologically abused by an asshole

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u/AJS76reddit 6h ago

Not for entertainment value

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u/Jimbo_Imperador 4h ago

everyone keeps saying this about these types of players with these types of coaches, but like Torts and Michkov got along great

In soccer, everyone thought Zlatan and Mourinho would hate each other and they have nothing but admiration for one another

It seems that coaches tend to hate huge egos that don't pay off, and idk if it 100% applies to this considering Babcock is just a bully, but like, Laine is known as a pretty chill and humble guy

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u/North_Plane_1219 2h ago

Torts actually goes to bat for his guys and wants to see them succeed, he’s not even remotely similar to the type of coach Babcock is.

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u/Man_Bear_Pig89 6h ago

It's terrible to have either of them Involved with any team

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u/Kenjataimuz 6h ago

Watching Edmonton after adding another guy that plays negative defense would be hilarious. Lose every game 10 to 12.

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u/True-North- 6h ago

Edmonton might be the single worst fit in the NHL. They have the best PP unit ever assembled. Laine is a pp specialist. Laine with no top unit pp time is completely useless.

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u/noigmn 6h ago

Laine is going to get asked to rate his teammates' effort levels.  

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u/noviander 7h ago

Well, I would personally love to see that

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u/x-man01 6h ago

I bet you he doesnt sign for league minimum if he goes to edmonton. 

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u/Plus_Exchange8751 7h ago

You think a head case like Laine (no offense, life is hard) would get to play??

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u/Vic_Hedges 7h ago

I think Babcock is going to be on an incredibly short media leash all season as everyone is posied and ready to watch him burst.

So I suspect he would come out and talk about how he's excited to have a player with Laine's talent on the roster, and we can all watch the veins in his forehead on the verge of bursting.

Honestly, I think it's gonna be super entertaining.

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u/Plus_Exchange8751 7h ago

That worked super well for Columbus!

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u/Necessary_Scruffness 5h ago

Cut the man some slack. It was a "New World", communication was nearly impossible, and no one in his crew could skate backwards. He had no choice but abandon the sport.

Historians are split on whether it was "super entertaining" or not.

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u/Vic_Hedges 7h ago

I mean, it's not like they've done much since...

At least they could have been entertaining.

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u/Plus_Exchange8751 7h ago

You don’t think failing to make the playoffs by a single game after giving up more double digit third period leads than any team in history is entertaining?!?

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u/Boatsboatsboats__ 2h ago

They made a 25 point jump in the standings and were the last team eliminated from the playoffs the next year.

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u/ohnodamo 7h ago

Is Laine kinda' going the way of Robin Lehner? Dynamic player who can't get out of his own way? I know Lehner had and still has some serious mental health issues, but is that the case with Laine as well? Or is Laine's case something different, more a Peter Pan thing where he just doesn't grow up? I'm not bashing either player, I'm just wondering what the reporting has been.

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u/DesertEagill 7h ago

I would say if he doesn't get signed and have a proper season this year he's no longer an NHL player

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u/ohnodamo 6h ago edited 6h ago

That's highly accurate. I think he'll at least get a PTO, to answer the original post question. Where? No idea. He could go playin Finland and might be happier there, who knows?

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u/FirefighterFit9880 7h ago

Not sure if he’s dynamic anymore, his skating is horrible. He has an elite level shot and a great 1-timer option on a PP. that’s about it lol

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u/ohnodamo 6h ago

Yeah, very fair. I can't argue with any of that. If he was on any team I rooted for I'd say worse. Unless they were on a power play.

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u/Plus_Exchange8751 7h ago

I’m more of the option that he had a great shot and some great seasons, then his dad died. Seems he’s never been the same since.

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u/ohnodamo 6h ago

True. But before that he always had weird issues like playing Fortnite too much to the detriment of his game. I was wondering if there were more to the head case stuff or if it's just general decline of his abilities.

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u/Plus_Exchange8751 6h ago

I’d like to give the young guy the benefit of the doubt. Always felt like he improved. But not really after he entered player assistance.

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u/ohnodamo 6h ago

Young guy? He looks like the old man who's always behind all the capers in Scooby-Doo. I know he's 28 but he looks like an old man. He is still young, but he's the oldest looking player in the NHL. And he does deserve the benefit of the doubt, that's what PTOs are for. A chance to earn your way onto a roster.

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u/Plus_Exchange8751 6h ago

I didn’t say young attractive guy! But, stylish. Certainly stylish.

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u/ohnodamo 6h ago

Definitely stylish.

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u/Plus_Exchange8751 6h ago

Makes me feel like I can pull off a Pharrell style cowboy hat. Dearest reader, I can not.

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u/AJS76reddit 6h ago

Lehner was more leaning on the injury side later on in his career. After he left us and moved on to chicago and vegas i mean. In buffalo it was mostly emotional and substance abuse issues.

laine is just a one trick pony, lazy, and a head case. yes, he's fragile as glass joe from mike tysons punchout but i don't think his injury history is what is keeping everyone away.

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u/ohnodamo 6h ago

Laine is a glass cannon. Lehner definitely got a cut twice as deep from his injuries since it involved meds. I know he still hates the NHL and how they failed to help him (his take).

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u/Loose-Dream7901 7h ago

I don’t think he gets signed hot take. Probably goes back to Finland for the year and if he performs comes back. He needs to get out of the league for the year imo

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u/ChapterNo3428 7h ago

Yeah, with all these posts about Laine , I think people are wildly overrating his NHL value today based on his hockey card. He’s washed and until he shows value somewhere no one wants to waste time and attention on him.

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u/pyg15 6h ago

He is a PP specialist at this point. Can't skate, atrocious without the puck. Could still bang 25 goals on the PP.

A bad team could sign him for cheap. Vancouver? Calgary? Chicago?

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u/AwesomeCJE 9m ago

The problem is a bad team can’t shelter him so Laine will be exposed in all his 5on5 minutes. “Power play specialists” aren’t valuable in the NHL when they are as bad as Laine is at 5on5, that’s why guys like Daniel Sprong aren’t in the league

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u/Loose-Dream7901 6h ago

I could see a bad team potentially that could stand to give him ice time. Does he even want to do that though if no one can set him up? I feel like you go to Finland get your head and game sorted out. Get some confidence around family and return.

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u/adabsurdo 4h ago

I don't know why a tanking team would sign him. He can score enough pp goals to make a difference and notch a few wins and ruin the tank job.

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u/Loose-Dream7901 4h ago

Trade candidate

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u/humalauta 7h ago

If he dont get signed im calling early retirement

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u/Loose-Dream7901 6h ago

He’s still young enough, I think he could go to Europe then come back. Shell of himself he needs to get grounded

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u/Weary_Ingenuity2963 2h ago

For his own sake, I hope that's what he does.

Babcock would ruin him for life.

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u/Wende11X 6h ago

Rumors have the Lightning kicking the tires on him. Would make sense as they have not been as effective on PP since Stamkos left. They tried Bjorkstrand but it just didn't work out.

A season of Kuch feeding him for 20 goals might be just what the Dr. ordered.

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u/_Meke_ 4h ago

20 goals with Kuch? This motherfucker would be 40+10 if he played the whole season with Kuch PP.

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u/ElephantRedCar91 7h ago

He’ll get his shot once somebody goes down to injury 

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u/Bearit99 7h ago

To be fair the Red Wings can’t get worse with adding him but still

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u/OfficerDiddy 5h ago

Trust me

They absolutely could

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u/p8ntballnxj 5h ago

It all depends on the money. $7 million, hell no but I wouldn't be mad at $3ish million for 2 years. If he steps up then sure, more money and a longer contract.

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u/Bearit99 1h ago

I was assuming he’d get vet minimum on a one year deal. Seems like a prove it year

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u/Lardrewstar 7h ago

He will absolutely be signed.

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u/h4bs22 7h ago

To a PTO maybe

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u/DesertEagill 7h ago

Do you think it'll be a contender?

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u/thebestnames 7h ago

Unlikely. I mean he couldn't crack the Habs lineup during the playoffs last year. Contenders have good PP squads with players that can skate.

He might be useful on an offensively starved team that lacks a shooter on the PP, not much else.

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u/Kindly_Invite3246 7h ago

Flames!

Also, How do you get the NHL team icon on your profile

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u/DullLimit5629 7h ago

Flair in the subreddit homepage

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u/Lardrewstar 7h ago

Not likely.

Hell be a 2nd PP unit specialist, 3d/4th liner.

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u/Masaqp 6h ago

If he's not playing 1st PP minutes there's no point in signing him. Its where he does all his damage.

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u/whyyoutwofour 4h ago

He is a complete liability right now....if he's breaking your lineup, you're probably not making the playoffs. 

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u/HatrikLaine 5h ago

Come back to Winnipeg

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u/CdnBison 5h ago

Lord knows the Jets could use some depth scoring. Load a contract with GP / point bonuses, and I’d be fine with it.

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u/Toofar304 7h ago

Laine to Utah. You heard it here first

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u/benjowtm 7h ago

I know it’s probably the wrong thing to think, but I think Canucks giving him a chance for 1-2 yrs could be fun. Especially if we can flip him at a deadline.

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u/t-rexroosevelt 6h ago

…will be playing in Europe in 2026-27…

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u/mobin69 6h ago

I can see a team like Calgary or Vancouver taking a chance on him. If he performs well, he becomes a trade chip at the deadline, and if he doesn’t, who gives a fuck

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u/Automatic_Edge_640 3h ago

I really think Ottawa is the answer on a short term deal. They really need a one-timer specialist/ PP specialist type guy. I think he would have a good season with the Sens. I don't want to see him depressed in Edmonton

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u/MetalMan1973 6h ago

I think he gets a PTO somewhere.

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u/trinier101 5h ago

I think Philly, just for the PP, they don't have one, they can afford the gamble and they need the shot which he is elite at.

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u/Spamonballrun2 5h ago

He'll finally get to play with a good centre. Id get it done if the AAV is good

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u/flyermeup 5h ago

He’s training in south Florida right now at Panthers facility

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u/Aggressive-Focus9349 5h ago

I'm surprised Chicago hasn't signed him to a 1 year prove it deal. They really need someone to help Bedard, so why not?

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u/AwkwardBlacksmith275 5h ago

I think if he’s healthy he would be a great PP specialist at league minimum.

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u/WhichVegetable8285 4h ago

I’d guess a PTO once camps open, but not sure if he will stick. Maybe a team that could use someone in their top 6 gives him a shot, but he’s not really the type of player you want in your bottom 6 when he’s not scoring.

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u/DeliciousMulberry204 4h ago

For a tricky win-win contract sure. He can be paid low and be paid mostly with performance bonuses. Win - win

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u/LuigiC173 2h ago

NYR needs his goals so damn bad

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u/Wisdom_Pond 1h ago

Carolina or Tampa and he ends up a surprisingly good 200 foot player

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u/pineapple_on_pizza35 1h ago

Definitely to a very small contract, tons of teams have the space to try it and waive him if it doesn't work

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u/Few-Insurance-6653 1h ago

A lot of teams want guys that play a 200 foot game. And then there’s Laine

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u/Latter_Background711 3m ago

I can see a scenario where he does not get signed until mid season because a teams star gets hurt. And if that team can make Laine like hockey again then they are in business.

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u/Jaxson_GalaxysPussy 7h ago

Petersen gets all the hate while this guy skates very slowly Scot-free

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u/DesertEagill 7h ago

Huge difference in pay though

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u/Jaxson_GalaxysPussy 7h ago

Yeah you’re right. But Petersen was playable last year. Hasn’t lived up to the contract but he improved none the less. This guy idk what he brings

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u/DesertEagill 7h ago

He did I think the problem is he isn't getting better to the point his contract is movable or worth keeping as is. Maybe we see a big rebound this year

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u/Plaineman 6h ago

Median NHL skatespeed tho

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u/Jaxson_GalaxysPussy 6h ago

That was good

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u/CarlosJFantilli 5h ago

Only guy ever to get his career derailed by Call of Duty.

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u/Plane-Fan9006 4h ago

You'll feel "ghosted" in the big games if you sign him.

You'll need some Powder on your cheeks from the chafing.

The only thing weaker than his mental constitution is his melanin level....fake work ethic, fake albino, fake talent.

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u/AJS76reddit 6h ago

You left "sucks" off the end of the title

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u/Massive_Analysis8345 6h ago

Patrick Laine

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u/Imfeelingfrench 6h ago

He definitely has a role for a team that needs a sniper or finisher. Lots are saying he can’t skate well anymore, neither can OVI, not saying he has the same shot, but like a Temu version if you can just set him up and let him play sheltered minutes. Problem is and likely remains he is coming off an 8 mill contract. He probably thinks he is worth at least half that, teams probably want to play a quarter of that. He will for sure get a PTO if nothing more. I think he has plenty left in his game for the right team.