Montreal Canadiens trade for Patrik Laine and a 2nd rounder for Jordan Harris: reaction and analysis

The Montreal Canadiens have traded Jordan Harris to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Patrik Laine and 2nd round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. In our first segment, we talk about the impact Laine will have on the Montreal Canadiens this year. In our second segment, we analyze what the Habs gave up in exchange. Finally, in our third segment, we talk about which defenseman will earn the spot Jordan Harris has just vacated.
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[@connorkenney6938]

This whole offseason has been a series of dreams come true.

[@r_p_m7330]

If Armia plays like he did at the end of last season. I would like to see him get some time on the 2nd line with Dach and fellow Fin Laine. The size of that line would be scary to play against. And it will bring up Armia's trade value before the deadline.

[@jamessneddon9956]

I think if Armia plays like he did at the end of last season then will have a lot of interest at the TDL. Guy who can score, play hard on the puck and can kill penalties. Lots of value there already if he plays like that.

[@ilkkak3065]

Armia could benetfit being together with sniper Laine

[@superrane]

Im I Laine fan. So now I will subscribe. I think Armia will help Laine to fit in the team.

[@deanromanado5850]

Ehat it dors, it gives a legitimate scoring threat outside the first line. That telieves pressure off the first line and gives more of a powerplay threat.

[@paulkav8288]

Would you put Roy on the second line, and keep Newhook, Armia and Gally together

[@connorkenney6938]

Yes

[@davidrmouck5608]

Laine automatically moves someone down the lineup, no?🤔

[@TuffTitties4U]

Yes, that would be my plan.

[@travishopper5133]

Slaf - Suzuki - Caufield (2 Vets, 1 rookie, 1 small guy) Newhook- Dach - Laine (1 small guy, 2 big guys) Armia - Evans - Roy Pezz? - dvorak - gally ...surely there will be a time when armia and laine share a center.

[@jamessneddon9956]

Think the line combinations are going to change throughout the year. Joshua Roy is still learning how to play in the NHL. Has not gone through a complete 82 grind season. In time he will get more responsibility. I am fine with him starting on the third line. Like to see him on the PK which needs lots of improvement.

[@martinlefebvre3102]

Also, the 2nd round pick from Columbus should be an early 2nd round pick. Just that pick for Harris is great value.

[@lavoye71]

WOW GO HABS GO !

[@steveeaster6701]

If you told me we traded Harris for a high 2nd round pick I'd be happy with that alone.

[@tonyteti2060]

I agree w Laura. He had a healthy ego and I think he’s ready to go

[@dav4303]

So wanted this for him and more so for us. KH has put no constraints on him. For us to get him is huge he will be a fit here. Our management is progressive our coach has been there and the whole team has RESPECT. Now top 6 is set and 3rd is way better. He can go from to toxic to top3 and mentor. We deal in Human Resources so have to change with the times and have already done. We are not Torts we are not Vegas.

[@tonyteti2060]

My guess is Laine is dealing w manic Depression. If someone hasn’t dealt with it they don’t know what it’s like. If he can come back then he can be a motivation for many regardless of on ice play

[@doloresherrmann4655]

Omg thought of you Ian right away!! Your next jersey?? So excited!

[@r_p_m7330]

As long as Laine and Dach can stay healthy. They should be in the wildcard race. With a good chance of taking one. If not this will be our last year missing out. They definitely don't want the locker room cancers. That's why he was smart enough to take a pass on PLD.

[@chrishansen8477]

not with that goaltending they won't

[@JeanJames-ff3wx]

​@@chrishansen8477toronto also have a terrible goalie and yet they made that playoffs that only thing we lack is defence its terrible

[@MrTValleyguy]

Ian is great but I feel a little sorry for Scott not having the chance to talk about this.

[@sonny5068]

its a great get for the Habs!

[@alyours2889]

Hmmm...an intriguing experience for the next 2 years!

[@gareman9417]

Removing a timmins pick, and upgrading the pick in return, good job

[@chrisnyquist9587]

Papa Pat!!!

[@zanatural]

I wonder what Hughes thinks of Patrick’s friend Nick Ehlers who is a free agent next season and also wants to win a cup to bring back to Canada.

[@PatriceCormier-t5j]

Patrick is seen as a "prima donna" by most teams. Remember, the last one in Mtl was Alex Kovalev. Bring him on .

[@user-bi6cl9rt9o]

One team's prima donna is another team's steal.

[@parjf]

Is it Patrik Pure Laine now?😊

[@moviestoshare813]

Is Scott Matla not a part of the podcast anymore ?

[@LockedOnCanadiens]

He’s left the show but will be back in guest appearances in the future

[@WayWillow]

Good thing Montreal has no night life to lure Laine...😂 Good luck my 🇫🇮 Friend.

[@ericm.1245]

Only 2 years not much of a gamble plus 2nd round probably high pick

[@yootoobe1790]

Patrik Laine's new nickname will be Zayde Laine

[@LockedOnCanadiens]

Nonno Patty

[@yootoobe1790]

@@LockedOnCanadiens right. Zayde is Hebrew (Yiddish?) for Grandpa. Just a matter of which community in our incredibly diverse metropolis is talking about him, i guess.

[@KevinJL]

GHG

[@tsincols]

BRO Wait 'til you see how small 6'5" is when it comes in the body of Laine. Thanks for paying for our mistake. -Blue Jackets

[@ilkkak3065]

Another star out of CBJ

[@walakid]

salty