Speculation: Laine Mega Thread

[SteelCityCannon]

Panarin worked great in Columbus. I'm not sure why everyone thinks Laine wouldn't. Honestly I think they're pretty close in value. Laine is the better scorer, PLD is the better two way player and plays the coveted position.

As a Jackets fan it's not ideal but I'd rather Laine than a package of futures. Throw in Roslovic and a Jackets defensemen and I'm good with it.

 

[Notsince67]

Would need an add from Columbus, surely.

not in my books

 

[Notsince67]

Is this how most people see it? Laine has scored 138 goals in the NHL at the age of 22. There can't be many ahead of him in that category considering every player that ever played in the league. While he struggled during 18-19 it's quite reasonable to think he'll be one of the best goalscorers of the league for the next decade or so. He's just too talented not to be (excl. injuries of course).

While generally C>W I think Dubois has to improve some to be considered clearly the more valuable player of the two.

Two years of data

 

[Hookslide]

Closed other two threads, open it up to all teams speculation on Laine. As usual keep it civil or you will be removed from the thread.

Thanks Jack

 

[QnebO]

Two years of data
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The reason why many expect he wants a trade. With little or other bottom 6 guys it just doesnt work offensively. Little was snake bitten on top of all. Laine needs to be utilized like an offensive line player. Statsny is an definite upgrade. He is actually offensively pretty good.

 

[jonlin]

Two years of data
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5vs5... Doesnt take into considering who they played with and usage. Ooh, and I didnt know hockey was played without PP? Are you suggesting a goal scored on PP is less valuable to a team, than some other goal? Last I checked they are valued the same on the scoresheet.
Just keep PLD - he is the one asking for a trade in public. Laine hasnt, it is pure speculation. And also showed up faster and in better shape than ever. 2+1 with a +1 and looking like a powerforward out there. Hows PLD?

 

[QnebO]

5vs5... Doesnt take into considering who they played with and usage. Ooh, and I didnt know hockey was played without PP? Are you suggesting a goal scored on PP is less valuable to a team, than some other goal? Last I checked they are valued the same on the scoresheet.

Yup, as I said above but I wanna add that I honestly would like to see this stat, adjusted to 5 on 5 minutes. Even that wouldnt take into consideration that Laine doesnt get top line treatment (most offensive zone face offs, most faceoffs after commerial break, best material), but itd be more interesting.

 

[Notsince67]

5vs5... Doesnt take into considering who they played with and usage. Ooh, and I didnt know hockey was played without PP? Are you suggesting a goal scored on PP is less valuable to a team, than some other goal? Last I checked they are valued the same on the scoresheet.

I think Laine is really great on the PP. Unfortunately CBJ had among the fewest PP opportunities in the league last year.

 

[Crosscrease14]

I could definitely see something around PLD for Laine. Both players just don't seem happy in their current situation.

 

[tntkid]

I could definitely see something around PLD for Laine. Both players just don't seem happy in their current situation.

Laine is not getting traded.

This thread is such fake news.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

I wouldn't trade Laine 1 for 1 for PLD. Laine's better.

 

[Monk]

I wouldn't trade Laine 1 for 1 for PLD. Laine's better.

I wouldn't trade PLD 1 for 1 for Laine. PLD's better.

 

[BB88]

Motivated Laine is fun as hell to watch.

Been down on him for the last couple of years but we are entering prime years

 

[BB88]

Laine is not getting traded.

This thread is such fake news.

If he won’t sign a longterm deal next summer he needs to be

 

[Kaako Kappo]

I wouldn't trade PLD 1 for 1 for Laine. PLD's better.

Enjoy your "defensive" 50p two way center. Trading for him wouldn't make the Jets better if it meant giving up Laine.

 

[GoJetsGo55]

Motivated Laine is fun as hell to watch.

Been down on him for the last couple of years but we are entering prime years

Man if the Laine we saw last night is the one we get all year, then I am not trading him and giving him whatever he wants.

Question is.....has he found his consistency.

 

[Monk]

Enjoy your "defensive" 50p two way center. Trading for him wouldn't make the Jets better if it meant giving up Laine.

Will do.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

Man if the Laine we saw last night is the one we get all year, then I am not trading him and giving him whatever he wants.

Question is.....has he found his consistency.

Yes. Last season.

 

[Dache]

Two years of data
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Again, very interesting that 2 years is always what’s selected

 

[DEANYOUNGBLOOD17]

Laine has come back this season ready to play.
Last night he played the most complete game I have seen him play. He played played a 200 foot game one of the best defensively responsible that I seen him play.

He scored 2 goals last night that got you out of your seat! He had one assist ( that should have been 3 if Stastny had better finish). He was easily first star of the game.

Either his skating or conditioning or both have improved this year. If he plays like he did last night all season.... I predict he wins the Rocket with 50 plus goals in 56 games.

Do not trade him straight up for PLD ....

 

[PhilJets]

I wouldn't trade PLD 1 for 1 for Laine. PLD's better.

He is not, if we are being serious.

 

[PhilJets]

Man if the Laine we saw last night is the one we get all year, then I am not trading him and giving him whatever he wants.

Question is.....has he found his consistency.

The only year really Laine wasn't consistant offensively was year 3 with that back injury.

He was more consistant last year though.

 

[PhilJets]

I could definitely see something around PLD for Laine. Both players just don't seem happy in their current situation.

Laine looked happy yesterday.

But it could change again on Tuesday

 

[Monk]

He is not, if we are being serious.

You've convinced me.

 

[Necrobutcher]

I predict he wins the Rocket with 50 plus goals in 56 games.

Maybe hold your horses a bit? Yeah he was great today and absolutely can compete for the Rocket but scoring 50 this season would be pace never seen before in the modern era. Would translate to 73 goals in a full season.