Analyst Explains Why Maple Leafs Shouldn't Trade for $34 Million Forward

Patrik Laine has requested a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets but NHL analyst Jon Seitzer doesn’t think the Toronto Maple Leafs should show interest for him. After Laine requested a trade, the Maple Leafs were a popular trade destination in mock deals for the former second-overall pick. Toronto has yet to make an addition to their forward group, but Seitzer doesn’t think the Maple Leafs should trade for the star forward. “I really like Patrik Laine and appreciate how open he has been about what he’s gone through. I...