Patrik Laine Should Be on the Capitals' Trade Radar - The Hockey Writers Washington Capitals Latest News, Analysis & More

After being swept by the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan is looking to try and improve his team so they can have a stronger roster for the 2024-25 season. One potential trade idea that he could consider is bringing in Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine. Laine and Columbus are currently working on shipping the 26-year-old to his next team according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun during a segment of Insider Trading, and it is something that MacLellan might think about.