How the Canadiens Turned Newly Retired Jaroslav Halak into Patrik Laine - Full Trade Tree Revealed
I love exercises like the one just done by the excellent Andrew Zadarnowski, regarding the trade made between Montreal and Columbus.
Let's recall that nearly a year ago, the Canadiens completed a trade with the Blue Jackets to acquire forward Patrik Laine.
Well, in honor of goaltender Jaroslav Halak's retirement announcement.
Zadarnowski has created a little "trade tree" showing how the trade of Jaroslav Halak (to the St. Louis Blues) eventually allowed the Canadiens to get.. Patrik Laine!
Turning Jaroslav Halak Into Patrik Laine and a 2nd-Round Draft Pick
Here's his exact post:
"In honour of Jaroslav Halak's retirement, here how the Canadiens turned a 9th round pick in 2003 into Patrik Laine and a 2nd round pick in 2026."
I love it!
Jaroslav Halak, a 9th-round pick by the Montreal Canadiens in 2003, was eventually traded for Ian Schultz and Lars Eller.
Lars Eller was later traded for a 2nd-round pick in 2017 and a 2nd-round pick in 2018.
The 2018 2nd-round pick was traded for a 3rd-round pick in 2018 and a 5th-round pick in 2018.
The 2018 3rd-round pick was used to draft defenseman Jordan Harris - and we all know what happened after that!
It's truly fascinating!
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