Blue Jackets' 5 Biggest All-Time Draft Busts & Laine Shouldn't be on Capitals' Trade Radar
Plus how the 2023-24 Cleveland Monsters Season is defined, and why Laine is not a viable option for Canadiens
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Blue Jackets’ 5 Biggest Draft Busts of All-Time
June 14, 2024 by Nicholas Arnold
Draft day hasn’t always been kind to the Columbus Blue Jackets – especially in their early years. While the team was often loaded with high selections, some swings and misses still haunt fans long enough in the tooth to remember when they were made. The Blue Jackets have had some real stinkers in their draft history. Here’s a look at their five biggest draft busts…
Patrik Laine Should Be on the Capitals’ Trade Radar
June 14, 2024 by Nathan Moser
After being swept by the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan is looking to try and improve his team so they can have a stronger roster for the 2024-25 season. One potential trade idea that he could consider is bringing in Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine. Laine and Columbus are currently working on…
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2023-24 Cleveland Monsters Defined By Pain, Pride & Promise
June 14, 2024 by Mark Scheig
The Cleveland Monsters had the Hershey Bears right where they wanted them on Wednesday night. After James Malatesta tied Game 7 late in the third period, nervousness was felt all over Giant Center. It was yet another overtime game. But this time, whoever scored would punch their ticket to the Calder Cup Finals…
Patrik Laine Is Not a Viable Option for the Canadiens
June 14, 2024 by Karine Hains
Pierre LeBrun reported on TSN’s Insider Trading on Wednesday (June 12) that Patrik Laine wants a fresh start and that the Columbus Blue Jackets will try to accommodate him. When the renowned insider uttered the words, social media started churning speculations and trade proposals. Montreal was no exception, especially since Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes does like a reclamation project. There are, however, many reasons why bringing the Finn aboard wouldn’t work…