It’s always interesting to see who predicted big trades correctly.
After the Patrik Laine trade, many were surprised that he ended up with the Montreal Canadiens. Most sources, even SportsNet, didn’t see this coming. They thought Laine might go to teams like the Carolina Hurricanes or Seattle Kraken instead.
One outlet did foresee this move. Bleacher Report suggested Montreal was a good fit for Laine long before others did. They pointed out that Montreal needed more firepower since their 2.83 goals per game last season was one of the lowest in the NHL . An article from July 30 mentioned that acquiring Laine would be risky but could turn out great, just like when they got Sean Monahan from Calgary two years ago.
Unexpected Predictions:
Fans might think it’s cool how some predictions come true while others miss the mark entirely.
Bleacher Report’s insight into Montreal’s need for a sniper came after The Athletic’s Arpon Basu reported about their search for one. While other sports hubs were focused on different teams, Bleacher Report zeroed in on Montreal’s offensive struggles and saw Laine as a potential solution.
What do you think? Are you surprised by these trade predictions?
