No because Wahlstrom can be a lite version of Laine. But they have no replacement for Barzal

Why on earth would the Isles trade Barzal for Laine? That's the dumbest "rumor" I've ever heard.

Brutal trade for NYI. Firstly, I don't think Laine is Lou's type of player. Secondly, the value is way off. Jets need to add significantly. Maybe Perfetti+

This is equivalent to trading your tires for more rims.

Eklunds been right like what maybe 1 time if that.

I agree with everyone above NO WAY in Hell do the Isles trade Barzal for Laine 1 for 1 let alone add a pick! This just shows the types of "contacts" Eklund actually has. His contacts are the voices in his head and he doesn't have the bra8ns to actually think through posting his outlandish ideas.

Someone quoted Eklund? Sad

As a Peg fan that would be huge, but not happening. Barzal is more valuable than Laine.

Eklund lol - e4

Ekland has less sources than I do and I'm just an idiot on capfriendly

Question, how often to teams trade their 1C's for a winger?
Answer, about as often as one of HockeyBuzz's predictions/rumors being true.

Never listen to Eklund. Ever.

This is one of the only times I wish Eklund was right

Thanks for sharing! As I understand it, NYI are comfortable enough with their center depth to get this done. Lou wants Laine like crazy!

Center depth. Funny stuff.

let Chevy know that he should fire Maurice.

(trades for Pageau because of lack of center depth)

Isles have alot of center depth! They'll trade their 1C!