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NHL Rumors: Patrik Laine, New York Rangers, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet (mailbag): Again, the Laine trade rumors are not going away. The forward trended up this year in overall engagement and play. Had the season not been cut off, Laine likely would have eclipsed 30 goals again. Is this a case of trading while the value is heading up?

There exists some definite truth to the rumors. How much that is is anyone’s guess? The flat cap pushes against too much of a raise initially. While Laine is not outwardly unhappy about his role and compensation, that may change in time.