The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Patrik Laine and The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Patrik Laine and a 2026 second-round pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets for defenseman Jordan Harris, the teams announced Monday.
Laine, 26, had requested a trade out of Columbus. He has two seasons remaining on his contract at a $8.7-million cap hit. The Blue Jackets aren't retaining any salary.