4 Win-Win Trade Packages for Blue Jackets Forward Patrik Laine | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

He might not be their type of all-around, defensive-minded forward, but that is kind of what makes him intriguing for them. They need somebody that can just rip the puck and score goals. They have lacked that presence for most of this recent run they have had over the past six seasons, and they could potentially be losing players like Jake Guentzel and Teuvo Teravainen to unrestricted free agency this offseason.

Laine can score goals, he can contribute on the power play, and if the Blue Jackets are willing to eat some of Laine's remaining salary he might end up being a pretty big bargain for them.

Kotkaniemi is a good two-way player, but his offensive game has not really fully developed. Does Carolina really want that contract on the books for another six years? Maybe not. He might also be a decent addition to a Columbus team that actually needs some two-way presence in its lineup. Both teams would be getting the type of player they might actually need.