Laine Rumors Point to Metro for Canadiens

Patrik Laine's name buzzes through Montreal's war room, with whispers of a Metro Division landing spot that could shake up the Eastern Conference before the deadline. GMs in that division have long coveted his sniper's touch, even after his injury-marred stints, and the Canadiens eye a fresh start to ignite their rebuild. Trade chatter heats up as Kent Hughes weighs packages that balance cap space against playoff push.