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So in this article there is a speculated trade deal where Columbus would trade Laine for Hayes. Although if I did that deal as a GM I would only sign Laine for 3 years max. Then you could plug Laine in at 2c and see if he thrives or is his career in the shitter? I think a better package deal if you could pull it off would be, Hayes, Patrick and a first for, Laine, Jones and Domi. Granted you only get Jones on a one year deal to start but I'd take that chance, if things went good I think you could probably re sign him to a bigger contract. I don't know where the cap numbers are but I think you'd still have enough to try and land a solid vet Dman or winger. Just my 2cents.