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The Daily: Now Laine Trade Talk Will Heat Up; Soderblom Ace

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The race is on for the Columbus Blue Jackets to trade Patrik Laine. The Columbus Blue Jackets got the green flag Friday when Laine was cleared to leave the NHL/NHL Players Association Players Assistance Program.

This needed to happen because would-be Laine suitors wanted to talk to Laine before completing any deal.

Aaron Portzline of the Athletic says Laine was being treated for self-proclaimed mental healthy reasons since entering the program in January. Several teams want to acquire the forward.  He has two seasons remaining on a contract paying him $8.7 million per season.

Boasting a big shot with a quick release, Laine, 26, had nine points in 18 games last season. However, he has 204 goals in his NHL career.

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