Trades & Rumors
Laine's $2M Bonus Scares Off Trade Bidders
Patrik Laine's quirky $2 million signing bonus clause turns suitors cold, complicating what should be a hot trade market for the sniper. Teams crunching cap sheets balk at the unusual payout structure, leaving Columbus holding the bag longer than expected. This financial wrinkle raises stakes for GMs eyeing a deadline deal that could reshape contenders.
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