Laine, has been in and out with injuries and inconsistency during his tenure in Columbus, and with a big cap hit, a trade will be difficult according to Don Waddell.
Until Patrick Laine is cleared from the NHL Player's Assistance Program, he can not speak to other teams to facilitate a trade which can make the job of Don Waddell even harder. With the draft approaching very quickly, the hope is that Laine can leave the program to get a trade done ahead of the draft.
