Proposal: Trade Rumours/Proposals PART XIV

[HSF]

How soon does Laine request a trade out of Columbus

Wasn't the reason he was upset with Winnipeg was because of the calibre of his line mates?

No. He wanted to play on the top line with the best players

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

No. He wanted to play on the top line with the best players

Which is him complaining about the calibre of his line mates isn't it?

 

[HSF]

Which is him complaining about the calibre of his line mates isn't it?

I think it’s more about wanting to be the top guy and getting mins

 

[SAK11]

Laine should have more value than Dubois straight up. He's one of the most talented goal scorers the NHL has seen come into the league since Ovechkin. He's a legit 50G threat beside a top playmaker, which he hasn't gotten the chance to play with yet.

Add Roslovic in and it's a steal for CBJ. They should have had to add in a good young player like Texier/Bemstrom/Foudy along with Dubois at the very least. WPG overpaid massively to fill their hole at #2 long-term.

Roslovic for a 3rd seems about right. He had two full years to make it work in WPG, didn't impress that much and then wanted out. Not a ton of value there but good on Columbus, no harm in giving him a try on a cheap contract.

Laine for Dubois is interesting. I agree that Laine is the more talented player. You look at the numbers, though, and Dubois had just 3 less points over the last two full seasons. Also scored 10 points in 10 playoff games last year. Then there's him being a centre which always seems to hold more value, but even more so for Winnipeg. They've been desperate for a #2 centre for a while and they're stacked on the wing. They knew Laine didn't want to be there long-term, and they already have a ton of money tied up in Ehlers, Wheeler and Connor. It was such a great fit that I don't think Cheveldayoff was going to push his luck by demanding another piece. Maybe he asked for it but if Jarmo says not happening, you either step away and don't get Dubois, or you pull the trigger and land a really good young piece at a position of weakness.

CLB did very well, though. Just like when they got Jones for Johansen. Jarmo was able to identify a team with a strength at one position and a weakness at another, and make the trade with them.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Roslovic for a 3rd seems about right. He had two full years to make it work in WPG, didn't impress that much and then wanted out. Not a ton of value there but good on Columbus, no harm in giving him a try on a cheap contract.

Laine for Dubois is interesting. I agree that Laine is the more talented player. You look at the numbers, though, and Dubois had just 3 less points over the last two full seasons. Also scored 10 points in 10 playoff games last year. Then there's him being a centre which always seems to hold more value, but even more so for Winnipeg. They've been desperate for a #2 centre for a while and they're stacked on the wing. They knew Laine didn't want to be there long-term, and they already have a ton of money tied up in Ehlers, Wheeler and Connor. It was such a great fit that I don't think Cheveldayoff was going to push his luck by demanding another piece. Maybe he asked for it but if Jarmo says not happening, you either step away and don't get Dubois, or you pull the trigger and land a really good young piece at a position of weakness.

CLB did very well, though. Just like when they got Jones for Johansen. Jarmo was able to identify a team with a strength at one position and a weakness at another, and make the trade with them.

I'd rather have given up a 2nd for Roslovic than Stepan

 

[Sweatred]

I'd rather have given up a 2nd for Roslovic than Stepan

I’m happy to pass on Ros although his contract was decent. I thought he was holding out for $4 ish.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I’m happy to pass on Ros although his contract was decent. I thought he was holding out for $4 ish.

did not hear what he wanted

 

[BankStreetParade]

Terrible trade for Winnipeg and I wouldn't be surprised if Laine had more goals in the next few years than Dubois has total points. Sold unbelievably low on this incredible goal-scoring talent while simultaneously buying high on a guy with a limited top end ceiling. Oh well, I guess we'll see how this thing plays out through their prime years.

 

[thesensguy]

I'd rather have given up a 2nd for Roslovic than Stepan

We have our own Roslovic in White and we’re healthy scratching him.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Terrible trade for Winnipeg and I wouldn't be surprised if Laine had more goals in the next few years than Dubois has total points. Sold unbelievably low on this incredible goal-scoring talent while simultaneously buying high on a guy with a limited top end ceiling. Oh well, I guess we'll see how this thing plays out through their prime years.

Dubois's ceiling is also very high and I suspect that he'll emerge as a star in Winnipeg((if he stays there, that is).

 

[aragorn]

Isn't it interesting that Laine is clearly the better point producer & yet the good big tough centre seems to have cost more. Should help both teams if both these guys enjoy their new environments which is not at all clear.