Why give such a big package for someone that was just healthy scratch? CBJ does not have leverage here

Yeah id probably swap out Ostland with Wahlberg looking at this, but other than that I don't think it's that big

It’s a BIG overpay for someone who isn’t that good to begin with
Why do u even want Laine???

Granato will bring back that 40 goal player

Maybe I'm crazy, but if I'm going to get a forward, I'm either going after a two way center that can win draws, or maybe a hockey player with some nasty to replace our 4th liners. Both Kane and Laine could potentially bring some offense in a very loose granato system. I'm not convinced that system leads to sustained wins. I don't get a vote though, and the owner does like shiny new toys, so it's not unrealistic, I would go another way though.

Shibbal post more, it's a better interweb when you are here. Even when I don't agree with your trades! Happy Thanksgiving.

He’s had a rough start to the year, but he’s a big, skilled, talented scorer who can get you 30-35 goal pace consistently who can also line up at center if you’re in a disaster granted, can’t do it that well, and is signed for two more after this year. It’s intriguing.

But I’m not sure that’s what we should go for. I think we need to lean into the defense and acquire someone who is good on draws for the bottom six, acquire a forward with grit who is hard to play against like a Foligno, and look for another quality defenseman if they can upgrade over Jokiharju. Mario Ferraro comes to mind immediately.

I think the package may be OK if there is a 2mil to 2.5mil retain on Laine and the pick is top 10 protected

Comrie, Krebs and Olof are basically all dumps, Krebs is a 4th Liner who can't win FO and a healthy scratch.

Krebs value is NOT as a “dump”
That’s preposterous

Even if that true- and it’s pretty improbable- you pay for what he’s worth NOW, not what he was worth years ago

Same goes for Krebs though. Laine right now is worth a conditional 1st and a prospect id think

Lol
Ok, for argument’s sake….
Let’s just say that all u we’re giving up was Ostlund & a 1st

I still see absolutely no reason why a forward who doesn’t play defense is your target?

And with an $8.7mil Cap hit,
it’s just a dumb gamble that he’ll get back to being a 40 goal scorer

I’m sorry dude, but Laine is just an absolutely horrible idea