Blue Jackets make a trade offer for the Jets' Patrik Laine

The Winnipeg Jets have one of the biggest names available on the trade market as Darren Dreger of TSN reports, the Jets are listening to offers on sniper, Patrik Laine. It appears they have received one from the Columbus Blue Jackets and it may be worth considering.

Dreger adds Laine is still young and has time to develop the rest of his game, but this is the situation right now for Winnipeg.

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According to sources connected to Winnipeg, Columbus is offering a deal centered around RHD David Savard, forward Boone Jenner and several draft picks and prospects. 

Patrik Laine has also been linked to the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, and Buffalo Sabres as the Jets are trying their best to land a package that includes at least one RHD and a #2 centre. This deal with Columbus won't be the best one they see, so it doesn't appear likely Laine is headed to Ohio.

There's also one other thing to consider here. Jets coach Paul Maurice was always frustrated with Laine's motivation and will to play a 200-foot game. Imagine if Laine was in Columbus and not 'trying hard'....

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Friedman on 31 Thoughts says he has heard #CBJ wants to make some news, rattle the cage a bit. They're looking to add a scorer. They want to do something big.

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