I wouldn't trade Monahan for Laine 1 for 1. Laine has serious attitude issues and is never going to fit in on a team unless he grows up
Just last week he blamed Tortorella for his bad season because Torts asked him to put as much effort into defense as he does on offense. Laine said "I do not even want to be like everyone else. I am who I am and do things my way. Everyone should be given the opportunity to be themselves. Then, of course, you have to play within the team’s system. I think it’s stupid not to use my potential. But then it’s another matter what the coaches think"
He's not willing to play a team game. If you think Monahan had a bad year while injuried, Laine only put up 10 goals healthy
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