Patrik Laine accepts one year qualifying offer from Blue Jackets

Igor Burdetskiy July 27, 2021

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Patrik Laine desperately wanted out of Winnipeg, Torts desperately wanted another star to bench and squander their talents. It really was a match made in heaven.

Laine, 23, was considering whether to sign a $7.5 million qualifying offer from the Blue Jackets. It would make him the team’s highest paid player next season and mark an increase of $750,000 from his $6.75 million salary cap value this past season.

Ultimately the Finnish star forward did sign the deal, which gives him a one-year contract and buy the team’s management more time to convince him to sign a longer extension.

Laine struggled last season after the Winnipeg Jets traded him and forward Jack Roslovic to the Blue Jackets Jan. 23 for Pierre-Luc Dubois and a 2022 third-round pick. He posted career lows in almost every offensive category — finishing with just 12 goals, 12 assists and 24 points in 46 games — but there is significant rebound potential.

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Igor Burdetskiy

Founder, Editor-in-Chief, & CEO at Hooked on Hockey Magazine

I grew up playing Ball and Roller Hockey day and night somewhat religiously throughout elementary and middle school. The two don't compare though when I lace up the skates and hit the ice. I live and breathe hockey beyond the perspective of "it's just a game" and I will gladly talk hockey for hours with anyone. Hockey is more than just a lifestyle, it's a culture of passionate people who make memories every time the puck is dropped. Hockey has not only helped me get through some of the hardest times in life but has created some of the best memories to date. Want to talk hockey with me? Shoot me an email: iburdetskiy@hookedonhockey.com and let's talk some hockey!