NHL analyst connects the Winnipeg Jets to Patrik Laine in a potential trade deadline reunion
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Tyler Ball
Feb 5, 2026 (11:09 PM)
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This evening, a new report from an NHL analyst has linked the Winnipeg Jets to a reunion with former Jets 2nd overall pick Patrik Laine.
With the NHL officially on pause for the 2026 Olympic Games the focus now shifts to the stretch run of the season and the trade deadline set for March 6th.
Heading into the stretch run, the Winnipeg Jets remain outside of a playoff spot 11 points back of the final spot.
As a result, the Jets will need to lock it in after the break to really improve and try to claw their way back in the Stanley Cup Playoff race.
Tonight, NHL analyst Ken Wiebe has suggested the Jets target sniper Patrik Laine at the deadline to help improve their depth.
Winnipeg Jets linked to reunion with Patrik Laine
In a new appearance on Winnipeg Sports talk, Wiebe discussed potential options for the Jets at the deadline.
Wiebe believes the Jets could add a draft pick for taking on Laine’s contract due to his lack of success in recent years with the Canadiens
What about taking Patrik Laine’s contract on if that means getting a high draft pick or a prospect or something like that.
Additionally, Wiebe believes that Laine could be a good upside bet for the Jets as a depth scoring option for this season and beyond.
I would also be intrigued by the potential reunion. We talked about this a year ago but if Patrik’s healthy and in a good place, would there be an opportunity for the Jets who are looking for secondary scoring to take him on?
While the Jets are not likely to be buyers at the trade deadline, adding Laine who is only 27 could be a good move for the future if the Kevin Cheveldayoff Jets believe he can get back on track.
This would be a gamble from the Jets but in a season where they are already struggling if the Canadiens are willing to attach a draft pick to Laine it could be a worthy move.
As more information is provided on Laine’s future in Montreal and beyond we will pass along the latest details to you.
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FEVRIER 5|197 ANSWERS NHL analyst connects the Winnipeg Jets to Patrik Laine in a potential trade deadline reunion Would you like to see the Winnipeg Jets trade for Patrik Laine? | ||
| Yes | 82 | 41.6 % |
| No | 115 | 58.4 % |
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