We have our final four in the Patrik Laine trade sweepstakes. The Columbus Blue Jackets and GM Don Waddell are nearing a deal where they'll be rid of their disgruntled forward. Laine was cleared to return from the NHLPA Assistance program, which now allows him to talk to other teams. According to Hockey Buzz, the top contender for the former second overall pick seems to be the Carolina Hurricanes, but the Los Angeles Kings, Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens are also in the mix. Per other reports, the Washington Capitals annd Buffalo Sabres even made offers for him. Others will surely make their intentions known as they speak to him. <q> #AllCaps have offered AT LEAST a 2025 2nd, as well as Nic Dowd for Laine. #Sabres have offered 2025 3rd and 4th rd picks, as well as Isak Rosen. Still working to find 3rd team details but it sounds like the #Habs. #Isles #Bolts #GoKingsGo linked. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/rogerhicksnhl/status/1817309050834653575'> </a></blockquote></div> Laine has racked up 117 points in his last 129 games. He's far from a bust. He just needs the right environment to thrive in. <q> #CBJ are believed to have 3 «legitimate» offers for Patrik Laine. 2 of the 3 teams are #AllCaps and #Sabres. Trying to do some work to figure out who and what the 3rd team is and is offering. #Isles #Habs #GoKingsGo all linked previously. Teams still need to talk to him. #NHL </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/rogerhicksnhl/status/1817301086539026618'> </a></blockquote></div> Here's hoping that Laine finds his rhythm again and becomes one of the league's top goal-scorers, whether he stays with Columbus or moves to another organization. Source: House of Hockey <a href='https://www.houseofhockey.net/nhl-team/columbus-blue-jackets/the-top-four-rumored-teams-to-land-patrik-laine-may-have-just-been-revealed' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>The top four rumored teams to land Patrik Laine may have just been revealed</a>