Patrik Laine<\/a>‘s market is becoming clearer, but one door has just closed.<\/p>\nThe Los Angeles Kings no longer appear to be a destination for the former Montreal Canadiens forward.<\/p>\n
The strongest rumors were pointing in that direction.<\/p>\n
But the situation has changed because the Kings have loaded up on wingers over the past few days.<\/p>\n
David Pagnotta provided the full picture.<\/p>\n
According to him, Los Angeles probably no longer has room for the Finnish forward:<\/p>\n
“I’ve mentioned Minnesota, I’ve mentioned Calgary, I think Calgary’s still an option; LA signed like six wingers, so they might not have a place for him; Tampa; the Islanders at one point.” – DFO Rundown<\/p>\n
In any case, we simply hope Laine finds a new team and gets another opportunity.<\/p>\n
Patrik Laine still has multiple NHL suitors despite injury concerns<\/p>\n
Fortunately for Laine, other options remain.<\/p>\n
Pagnotta listed several of them.<\/p>\n
The Calgary Flames are still in the mix.<\/p>\n
The Minnesota Wild are as well, along with the Tampa Bay Lightning.<\/p>\n
Pagnotta even mentioned Mathieu Darche’s New York Islanders, a team that reportedly showed interest at one point.<\/p>\n
The market for signing Patrik Laine remains active, but uncertain.<\/p>\n
Nothing has been finalized, but there is a solid list of potential suitors.<\/p>\n
Laine’s profile complicates things a little.<\/p>\n
The forward is coming off a season in which he played only five games, recording one assist. But everyone knows about his tremendous potential!<\/p>\n
His injury history is undoubtedly making some teams hesitant.<\/p>\n
An immense talent, but also a very real risk to take on.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
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3 HOURS AGO|212 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
Six forward signings confirmed as Patrik Laine’s pursuit by the Kings appears to be over<\/p>\n
Will Patrik Laine find a new team before the start of next season?<\/p>\n
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