The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic from the Winnipeg Jets for Pierre Luc Dubois and a third -round pick in 2022.
Frank Seravalli reports that the Jets will be retaining 26% of Laine’s contract, which expires this off-season. With the salary retention, the cap-hits of Dubois and Laine essentially match each other, making the cap impact minimal.
The Jets and Blue Jackets likely won’t see any of their new players in their lineups for a number of weeks, as they will be required to quarantine after crossing the border.
Jack Roslovic, who was an unsigned RFA, has signed a new 2-year deal with the Blue Jackets, who will likely give him an opportunity to center one of their top three lines with Dubois’ departure opening up the spot.
It will be interesting to see how Dubois and Laine adjust to their new teams. One of the reasons it has been suggested that Dubois wanted out of Columbus is that he wanted a bigger stage and Winnipeg isn’t among the bigger stages in the league. It will also be interesting to see how Patrik Laine’s personality meshes with head coach John Tortorella’s.
