Sportsnet: Sean Reynolds on Hockey Central when asked if the Winnipeg Jets trading for Paul Stastny earlier this offseason has an impact on the Patrik Laine trade front.
** NHLrumors.com transcription
“Ya, I think it definitely does and I think it’s one of the main reasons that, that move is made. Look, Paul Stastny and Patrik Laine played on a line together. They played really well. One of Patrik Laine’s biggest beefs has been, yes that he’s not on that top line with the Jets but it’s also to a degree the fact they haven’t really found a centerman that he can click with.