The Columbus Blue Jacket's horrendous season is continuing, as they have announced that they will be scratching Patrik Laine ahead of tonight's game against the Flyers. Laine, with an $8.7 million AAV, has struggled this year, recording just 3 points in 9 games played.
Head Coach Pascal Vincent discussed the decision to scratch Laine with the media, saying that Laine was not pleased with the decision to keep him from the game.
The Blue Jackets are at a point now where they need to decide if they should try and flip Laine for long-term assets, or continue to try and turn the season around. Luckily, they will have some time to decide, as the trade deadline is not immediately approaching.
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19 NOVEMBRE | 762 ANSWERS Trade Rumors Arise as Blue Jackets Scratch Their $9 Million All-Star Forward Do you think Laine will be traded from Columbus? | ||
Yes | 648 | 85 % |
No | 114 | 15 % |
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