Laine says signing contract with Blue Jackets shouldn't be issue
COLUMBUS -- Patrik Laine said Saturday he expects to sign a contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The forward can become a restricted free agent July 13. Laine accepted a one-year, $ million qualifying offer from the Blue Jackets as a restricted free agent July 28, 2021. But in Columbus, Laine struggled adjusting to a coaching staff that included Brad Larsen, then an assistant, and was benched by coach John Tortorella last season, when he had 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) and was minus-29 in 45 games with the Blue Jackets. Roslovic said he is confident Laine and the Blue Jackets will finalize a contract....
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