Speculation: Frank Servalli says Laine/Ehlers could be trade bait for Winnipeg

[Hockeyholic]

A star player doesn't need the coach to perform. Laine played with Scheifele for the most part, and on the #1 PP. He had the 6th most ice time of all RWs in the league. Oh, and Connor managed to score 38 goals last season with Maurice as his coach.

Laine has had remarkable success as a scorer under Maurice in his first 4 seasons, starting at age 18.

Ok. Forget Laine.

How about firing PoMo because he has a ceiling as a coach? And he can't get it done? Not to mention the fact he's been there for like seven years.

 

[PhilJets]

There are reports he wants Marner money.

No reports existed..... Laine camp demanding that amount.
After year 2 his demand was playing more minutes.
He is getting more minutes now, in return for him to round out his 2 way game.
And he produced 28+35 =63 points in 68 games shorten season.....
And he will be only 22 years old next season.
If Heinola/Samberg or Vesalainen dont make the team. He will still be the youngest roster player in the Jets lineup...
He will actually be almost same age as Samberg who was drafted in 2017.

 

[Whileee]

Ok. Forget Laine.

How about firing PoMo because he has a ceiling as a coach? And he can't get it done? Not to mention the fact he's been there for like seven years.

Wrong thread.

 

[topshelf15]

Both players will be very expensive,to trade for...Ehlers has a ton a value,with cost certainty along with being a very good player...Laine is a superstar sniper in the making,but has some huge dollars coming his way shortly...I dont think they end up moving both,but maybe one

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Monahan for Laine

 

[dlawong]

Does not Aho has a lot of chemistry with Laine plus they probably are good friends? Maybe Carolina moves one of their top 3 D for him as they are loaded with talented D and definitely Winnipeg needs a top 3 D coming back plus another good bottom 6 forward for him.

I surely do not want to see that happen though being an Isles fan.

 

[BB88]

Does not Aho has a lot of chemistry with Laine plus they probably are good friends? Maybe Carolina moves one of their top 3 D for him as they are loaded with talented D and definitely Winnipeg needs a top 3 D coming back plus another good bottom 6 forward for him.

I surely do not want to see that happen though being an Isles fan.

The issue with Carolina is as has been said many times is that Pesce is the only RD with term, Hamilton is UFA and they have Svec contract coming up.

So it should be a deal around Dman not names Slavin/Pesce if it was Carolina

 

[Pongs21]

The issue with Carolina is as has been said many times is that Pesce is the only RD with term, Hamilton is UFA and they have Svec contract coming up.

So it should be a deal around Dman not names Slavin/Pesce if it was Carolina

Then it would be a deal around players not named Laine/Ehlers

 

[behemolari]

Laine's value is hurt by his demands to be a 10-11 million dollar player. If the Jets are not sure they want to pay that much, why on earth would other GM's? And worse, pay a kings ransom to acquire him?

In fact, in a flat cap world, it may drag down his value more then it should. Down to Domi plus a first. Is it fair? Not to a Jets fan, but from a Hab's fan perspective, that is a HUGE contract and I'm not sure we are getting a 50 goal Laine or a 30 goal Laine.

What is this?! Did you somehow mixed Laine to someone else

 

[jgimp]

Why not fire Maurice, and see how Laine does then?

If only. That would be the dream.

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

Why not fire Maurice, and see how Laine does then?

Exactly. How do you know what you have until you get a real coach? What if he is traded as if he has 75 pt value and he becomes a 100+ point player on another team for the next 10 years.

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

Exactly. Time to bring in Babs!

Probably an improvement if he favors the right players.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Probably an improvement if he favors the right players.

Well, I doubt he would be favoring a player like Laine. I just find this take interesting. Some Jets fans complain that Maurice plays favorites with guys like Scheifele and Wheeler but they are looking for the same approach with their favorite players.

 

[impaaaaaact]

That's true, I often forget NYI will be up against the cap. They may need to shed another salary too.

I think it would end up being something like Pulock, Wahlstrom, and maybe another smaller add. I think something with cap and value(Pulock) would have to be going back, especially if Laine is looking for a big raise.

Don't get me wrong, I love Pulock but I shoot him into the sun for Laine. If Pulock +Wahlstrom gets it done I think you gotta make that deal

 

[KrisBeKreame]

Don't get me wrong, I love Pulock but I shoot him into the sun for Laine. If Pulock +Wahlstrom gets it done I think you gotta make that deal

It would be a bad deal for the Islanders. It hurts the team short term and long term. The defense would have a hard time competing till Dobson could take the reigns. Im not convinced Laine could fit into any of our forward schemes. The Islander also could not afford Laine cap wise. Its just not a good deal.

If there was a deal to be made I think it would have to be for Ehlers not Laine. Something like Ehlers and Pionk for Pulock and Eberle/Bailey. Pionk could attempt to hold down a spot till Dobson can take it. Ehlers fits into our top 6. Peg gets its local boy top pairing D man and Bailey/Eberle can replace some of what Ehlers did.

 

[Heldig]

Monahan for Laine

There would need to be a significant add from Calgary.

 

[Chayos]

RNH signed 7 years at 7.25 and Nurse or Klefbom for Laine and Lowry

 

[yegoldboysclub]

Nurse and Evan Bouchard and 14th for Laine 10th?

 

[A Loyal Dog]

Nurse and Evan Bouchard and 14th for Laine 10th?

Remove Winnipeg’s 10th and you’re closer.

 

[blinkman360]

It would be a bad deal for the Islanders. It hurts the team short term and long term. The defense would have a hard time competing till Dobson could take the reigns. Im not convinced Laine could fit into any of our forward schemes. The Islander also could not afford Laine cap wise. Its just not a good deal.

If there was a deal to be made I think it would have to be for Ehlers not Laine. Something like Ehlers and Pionk for Pulock and Eberle/Bailey. Pionk could attempt to hold down a spot till Dobson can take it. Ehlers fits into our top 6. Peg gets its local boy top pairing D man and Bailey/Eberle can replace some of what Ehlers did.

Dobson's already gotten pretty decent experience. I think you can shift it up a bit to start, like Pelech-Mayfield; Toews-Dobson as your top-4 until you're convinced Dobson's ready to jump onto the top pairing.

Overall though I don't think the idea of dealing Pulock is as bad as some think. While good, he clearly benefits from playing with Pelech. He's probably more of a #3 type, and dealing him could not only get us a legit 1st line scorer for Barzal, but it'll also allow us to protect Mayfield and his $1.45M contract.

 

[dlawong]

It would be a bad deal for the Islanders. It hurts the team short term and long term. The defense would have a hard time competing till Dobson could take the reigns. Im not convinced Laine could fit into any of our forward schemes. The Islander also could not afford Laine cap wise. Its just not a good deal.

If there was a deal to be made I think it would have to be for Ehlers not Laine. Something like Ehlers and Pionk for Pulock and Eberle/Bailey. Pionk could attempt to hold down a spot till Dobson can take it. Ehlers fits into our top 6. Peg gets its local boy top pairing D man and Bailey/Eberle can replace some of what Ehlers did.

Actually I kind like this and seem fair and can be a win-win for both teams. Under Trotz, maybe Pionk can learn to play defense better and become a good 2 way D.

Both Ebs and Pulock are from the prairies by the way so they would probably love the trade.

 

[Whileee]

Exactly. How do you know what you have until you get a real coach? What if he is traded as if he has 75 pt value and he becomes a 100+ point player on another team for the next 10 years.

Laine had the same C (Scheifele) and better PP opportunities than Kyle Connor last season but nobody ever says Maurice's coaching was holding Connor back (he was on pace for 44 goals and 85 points). Strange.

 

[wintersej]

the return for laine would have to fill the team's need.

a proven #2 centre younger than shief and a top 4 d that will clear the net.

i do not believe a trade is going to happen at the present time, unless that exact type of trade is made.

if there is 1 thing chevy has proven is that he is a patient man.

i can see the season starting and trying to fill the positions in-house.

there is the available cash to give laine a decent raise, if need be.

i do not see any major trades for the jets till the deadline.

too patient tbh

 

[MMANumminen]

Nurse and Evan Bouchard and 14th for Laine 10th?

McDavid-Draisaitl-Laine? I would watch

 

[Chayos]

Remove Winnipeg’s 10th and you’re closer.

So Nurse, Bouchard, and 14 for Laine? Hmm that seems steep. I like laine, but that’s downright awful for the oilers long term