Who won the the PLD/Laine trade?

[the paisanos guy]

Who won the trade today?

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[Winnipeg Jets]

Check again in two years.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Columbus pretty easily, IMO.

I have:

Laine > PLD

Roslo > 3rd

 

[MMC]

Shouldn't the players in this trade play even a single game before anyone can even think about who won the trade?

 

[93LEAFS]

I like it more for Columbus, but it sort of reflects the disparity in value between wingers and centers on the trade market. Especially ones under the age of 23. Neither PLD or Laine are guys who are typically on the market.

 

[Mickey Marner]

Winnipeg got a better fit, Columbus got a greater return. Though Dubois won't be available for the next seven games, so the Jets have to get their shit together.

 

[Matthews4Calder]

Cheveldayoff got schooled.

 

[WillTheThrill]

Laine will score 30 in his sleep. PLD may top out as a 30 goal guy.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Columbus, on paper. Laine could be the best of the bunch.

 

[BudRobinson53]

Yup, Winnipeg gets the better player (long term). I have a feeling that Torts has negative affect on Laine and he's back to wanting out sooner than later.

 

[MrHeiskanen]

I think Columbus got better value.. but how is Laine going to perform with Torts and the Center's Columbus has..

That remains to be seen.

 

[Budz]

I always value Centre above wingers. So, I like that part for Winnipeg.

However, just looking at pure value - I think clearly Columbus makes out well here (especially from a being in a weakened state-trading wise)

 

[McDNicks17]

Winnipeg because PLD might actually stay there past this offseason.

 

[Rubi]

Columbus right now... but a year from now when Laine is demanding a trade... different story.

 

[amnesiac]

even.... WPG got rid of their two problem players, CLB got rid of theirs.

only problem for CLB is that theyre left with no real 1C

 

[LOFIN]

Value? Columbus. That said, there are so many things that can't be answered yet. Will both players (sry Roslovic) extend and for what money/term? How does Laine fit CBJ system? Can Dubois reach that next level now that he's not the #1 center, but gets to play in a more open system? How will CBJ look now that they don't have that #1C and arguably not even #2C (unless Domi gets himself going)?

It will probably take a couple years to evaluate this trade (this one more than most). That said, given what situation PLD put Kekäläinen in by his antics and Torts benching him, CBJ made out like bandits IMO.

 

[stevo61]

Columbus got the better offensive talent and Winnipeg rounds out their team more. Columbus really needs to hope Roslovic finds some of that potential Winnipeg fans were excited about a couple years ago

 

[jonlin]

Winnipeg got a true 1B/2A center with a big frame and upside to become a Top10 C. They had a plethora of wingers and upgraded a need.
Columbus got the best player for now and one of the best snipers in the league. They also got a serviceable middle-6 player in Roslovic. Columbus lacks C-depth now, but got the better value. Not to mention the value Laine will bring in PR and merchandise sale...

I`d say Columbus won the trade but Winnipeg got a player they needed. This trade could eventually be a win-win in the end.

 

[cc]

Columbus ended up with the best player with the most talent and upside so I guess hey won that trade but it still remains to be seen whether he can realize his potential in Columbus

 

[Preposterone]

Shouldn't the players in this trade play even a single game before anyone can even think about who won the trade?

And pass up a prime opportunity to make ourselves look stupid?

 

[Keduzin]

Columbus and Laine won, BIG TIME !

 

[Super Hans]

Laine's X-Box is the real loser of the trade.

 

[Mitch nylander]

On paper Columbus won. But Laine's character issues won't sit well with Torts.

 

[the paisanos guy]

Shouldn't the players in this trade play even a single game before anyone can even think about who won the trade?

Early predictions, a trade of this magnitude will be fun to revisit a couple years down the road.

 

[LeafGrief]

Even.

Winnipeg is going to be really, really happy with their centre depth. Laine is a real good player, but they got a #1C back for him. Columbus is thrilled to get a player as talented as Laine, but who's their #1C now?