Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet: (mailbag) When asked why Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff doesn’t squash any trade speculation involving Patrik Laine, Wiebe notes that trade speculation involving Laine or any player isn’t going away and that it’s a part of most hockey market, especially in Canada.
Nikolaj Ehlers went through similar talk last offseason. Cheveldayoff usually doesn’t engage in rumor mill speculation. Laine hasn’t spoken with the media and wasn’t available after the season. There may be some unresolved issues between Laine and the team, but there is no indication the sides have hit a point of no return and that a trade is eventually inevitable.