{"id":470650,"date":"2026-02-25T04:36:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T04:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/470650\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T04:36:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T04:36:38","slug":"kings-check-in-on-patrik-laine-as-canadiens-weigh-next-move-on-the-trade-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/470650\/","title":{"rendered":"Kings check in on Patrik Laine as Canadiens weigh next move on the trade market"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

We have confirmation that the Los Angeles Kings have spoken with the Tricolore regarding Patrik Laine.<\/p>\n

Dennis Bernstein shared this major development mid-afternoon on his social media platforms.<\/p>\n

Actively seeking a top-line forward for the top-6 remains the objective of the California club.<\/p>\n

However, no agreement currently appears possible between these two NHL teams.<\/p>\n

Trade deadline update:<\/p>\n

“As the Kings explore the market for a top-six forward, I can confirm they spoke with Montreal about Patrik Laine. However, there doesn’t seem to be a fit right now and Kings are now looking elsewhere.”<\/p>\n

– Dennis Berstein<\/p>\n

The American organization prefers to evaluate other options available on the current trade market.<\/p>\n

Let’s be honest, this file is becoming highly prioritized for Montreal’s hockey operations department.<\/p>\n

Kent Hughes is carefully exploring every avenue with the deadline approaching next Friday.<\/p>\n

This morning in Brossard, the Finnish forward was clearly the odd man out during regular drills.<\/p>\n

He was seen taking a few sporadic reps on Jake Evans’ support unit.<\/p>\n

Moving this sniper to the blue line at the end of practice confirms a very precarious status.<\/p>\n

Let’s be honest, this completely atypical usage clearly illustrates the lack of space in the current lineup.<\/p>\n

Martin St-Louis is trying to maintain solid execution without disrupting the flow of his trios.<\/p>\n

Will the Canadiens succeed in moving this heavy contract before Friday?<\/p>\n

Managing his sizeable cap hit is undoubtedly the biggest challenge in finalizing a deal.<\/p>\n

Absorbing such a salary requires true administrative gymnastics for any opposing general manager.<\/p>\n

Obviously, his limited ice time over the past two seasons greatly complicates the overall evaluation.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, several teams remain in search of targeted reinforcements to boost offensive production.<\/p>\n

Securing a consistent power-play threat remains an extremely rare commodity at this stage of the season.<\/p>\n

Let’s remember that Los Angeles is currently dealing with the unexpected loss of Kevin Fiala.<\/p>\n

Adding a scorer of that caliber would perfectly address a pressing need on the California side.<\/p>\n

Finding a permanent solution for this big-bodied forward would free up crucial financial space for the future.<\/p>\n

Negotiating an acceptable return seems difficult, but gaining salary flexibility would already be an excellent outcome.<\/p>\n

We will need to closely monitor the team’s official announcements in the coming decisive days.<\/p>\n

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