Done Deal: Winnipeg and Columbus Complete Blockbuster Trade

Ladies and gentlemen we have ourselves a blockbuster trade as the Winnipeg Jets and Columbus Blue Jackets have come to terms on a deal!

The move sees Pierre-Luc Dubois and a third-round pick head to the Jets for sniper Patrik Laine and forward Jack Roslovic.

The move comes after Thursday's Blue Jackets game where Dubois looked like he gave up on his team and all his teammates. He admitted he needed to be better and now he gets a chance to reset his career at 22, and with the Jets playing as their #2 center behind Mark Scheifele. 

It is a two-year deal for Roslovic

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 23, 2021

As for Laine, he goes from one demanding head coach to the most demanding head coach. This should be interesting and is a huge gamble for the Blue Jackets.

Now we can all move on, ya?

Did you know Pierre-Luc Dubois’ father, Eric, coaches in the Winnipeg organization? (He’s an assistant for the AHL Moose)

Photo credit: Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire

Third round pick going to Winnipeg is for 2022.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) January 23, 2021

Believe #nhljets are retaining 26% of Patrik Laine’s salary for this season, which evens out cap hits between Laine and Dubois. So no added salary for #CBJ other than new Roslovic deal.

Of course, Dubois has next year on his contract. Laine does not.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) January 23, 2021

Some perspective. PLD is an excellent addition to the Jets. Roslovic made it clear he was never playing for Winnipeg again. Laine didn’t see a future with the Jets beyond this season. This is asset management. 20+ teams expressed interest in Dubois. https://t.co/peOay7yCnj

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) January 23, 2021

Oh yeah, this Tortorella/Laine relationship isn’t gonna have any issues..none at all.

— Scott MacArthur 🏳️‍🌈 (@ScottyMacThinks) January 23, 2021

Dubois for Laine will be the funniest outcome for two guys who wanted the hell out of Ohio and Manitoba and end up getting traded to Canadian Ohio and American Manitoba

— god dammit, Dutch! (@AnthraxJones) January 23, 2021