Imagine his reaction if bones puts him on the 2nd line lol

Kind of defeats the purpose by shipping ehlers for him, there would be a variety of guys that I would send to peak the interest outside of ehlers. Bones system seem to stifle the offensive creativity or wears the squad out by playoff time, maybe a natural scorer the answer to keep the squad rolling against a tough central.

If Bones is still around, he definitely would

Before the trade details are leaked...
Laine: "Nik we are going to be reunited in Winnipeg."
Ehlers: "Patrik, I was about to text you that we are getting the band back together as I'm coming to Columbus"
Laine & Ehlers: "Oh wait..."

CBJ accept, but Laine has a 10-team no-trade list and Winnipeg might very well be on it.