Trades & Rumors
Kings Eye Laine as Next Scoring Splash
The LA Kings, fresh off landing Artemi Panarin in a blockbuster that shook the league, now circle Patrik Laine on Montreal's trade block. With Anze Kopitar's retirement looming and their offense still ranking near the bottom, GM Rob Blake eyes the Finnish sniper's boom potential despite his injury setbacks. Canadiens brass shop him hard, willing to eat half his $8.7 million cap hit, and whispers from front offices confirm LA leads the pack among suitors like Carolina and Calgary.
Players:Artemi PanarinPatrik LaineAnze Kopitar
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