Habs Eye Laine Trade, Flames-Preds Buzz Heats Up

The Canadiens gear up to shop Patrik Laine right after the Olympic break, as their surprising offensive surge leaves the big Finn on the trading block despite his recent practice reps. Front offices whisper about salary retention up to 50% to sweeten the pot for cap-strapped contenders eyeing his power-play pop. With Montreal sitting pretty in the Atlantic, GM Kent Hughes clears deck space for a bigger splash before the March 6 deadline, and Calgary and Nashville rumors add fuel to the fire.