Prospect Info: Jets Select Patrik Laine 2nd Overall

[LastWordArmy]

Good pick

Here is a scouting report

http://lastwordonsports.com/2016/04/01/patrik-laine-scouting-report-2016-nhl-draft/

Click to read more...

 

[GoJetsGo204]

Beyond relieved and excited about the future

 

[Jetfaninflorida]

Great day as a Jet fan.

 

[Conflicted Habs fan]

This Laine guy is a good pick

 

[Aavco Cup]

Wher's the love the pick, hate the pick poll?

Tradition is tradition

 

[Flair Hay]

Wher's the love the pick, hate the pick poll?

Tradition is tradition

And the we are not worthy option

 

[ComplexChris]

Amen

 

[SEER]

Congrats! It was a toss up for me between Laine and Matthews, but I think both players have great skill sets. You guys got a great player.

 

[Hunter368]

Very happy!

 

[nothingbutrum]

So glad 'lumbus pulled the Chevy reach and not Winnipeg...

Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine Laine

Can I get that sewn on a Jersey?

Teemu and Laine at the Heritage Classic will be a sight to behold.

 

[YWGinYYZ]

So glad 'lumbus pulled the Chevy reach and not Winnipeg...

Yeah, I hate it when Chevy reaches. Last couple times that happened, we ended up with a top 2 defenseman who would probably go 4th overall in a redraft, and an emerging 1C who nearly scored 30g last year. Turrible.




In all seriousness: love this pick, and very happy that we have a legit potentially elite player on the Jets to go along with Wheels, Buff, Scheif, etc.

 

[DancesWithWookies]

Yeah, I hate it when Chevy reaches. Last couple times that happened, we ended up with a top 2 defenseman who would probably go 4th overall in a redraft, and an emerging 1C who nearly scored 30g last year. Turrible.




In all seriousness: love this pick, and very happy that we have a legit potentially elite player on the Jets to go along with Wheels, Buff, Scheif, etc.

Oh snap!

Some get some water to put out that burn.

 

[nothingbutrum]

Yeah, I hate it when Chevy reaches. Last couple times that happened, we ended up with a top 2 defenseman who would probably go 4th overall in a redraft, and an emerging 1C who nearly scored 30g last year. Turrible.




In all seriousness: love this pick, and very happy that we have a legit potentially elite player on the Jets to go along with Wheels, Buff, Scheif, etc.

Just this year... Just this year.

I hope it works out for the Blue Jackets.

 

[GoJetsGo55]

So ****ing happy!!!!!

 

[ICdave]

Just finished chatting with Laine. Here is his scrum with media following his selection by the Jets. To listen click here.

 

[allan5oh]

I love Finland.

 

[jetsforever]

I'm just really glad we didn't do something crazy
Laine is awesome!!!

 

[nothingbutrum]

I will buy a bottle of Finnish Vodka in honour of this great day.

Any word on what number Laine will be wearing for the Jets?

 

[folix]

Soooooooooo goooooooooood

 

[Keeptdos]

I will buy a bottle of Finnish Vodka in honour of this great day.

Any word on what number Laine will be wearing for the Jets?

I recommend Koskenkorva as your vodka. Also Jaloviina if have the chance (Jaloviina has a great history back to the Winter War).

 

[RaakaArska]

As a Finn Jets fan couldnt be more happy with this pick! Finally its true! Cant wait for next season(s)!!

 

[Finnpin]

During the Selänne era, WPG was my favourite NHL team. Gotta start following you guys more now.

 

[Deif]

Love it. How could you not

 

[kaolinite]

Finn Jets fan on the westcoast. Counting down the days to the back to back in Vancouver! Go Jets Go

 

[Georgetown Al*]

Beyond Excellent!

Congrats Laine and welcome to the PEG!

My thoughts:

Laine is going to have a chip on his shoulder whenever he plays against the Leafs hopefully one day Laine gets to play against TO for the cup and puts to bed who TO should of really picked!

Go Laine Go

Go Jets Go