Patrik Laine benched (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)
Patrik Laine could already be on his way out of Columbus after just one season. Apparently, John Tortorella leaving hasn’t changed the outlook for Laine who is growing an unfavorable reputation.
Patrik Laine trade bait for a center
Jarmo Kekalainen held his exit meeting with the Blue Jackets players and told them changes were coming. The team has a lot of uncertainty and challenges to deal with. Primarily, they need to make sure Seth Jones goes nowhere. Of course, there is hiring a new coach, maybe trading a goalie, and getting a top center.