TSN: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell Thursday on TSN 1050 First Up on Patrik Laine, the Player Assistance Program and Laine looking for a fresh start elsewhere.
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Host: “Don Waddell is our guest from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Another situation that I think he may still be dealing with is Patrick Laine, who I believe is still in the relief program. What can you tell us about Laine and his progress and what you expect from him this coming season?”
- Update: Sportsnet: Patrik Laine was officially cleared Friday to leave the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
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Waddell: “Yes, you know, I keep hearing his progress very well. You know that he will be out of the program, unfortunately as a team you don't get a lot of information from the doctors. I get most of my information from the agent, so I have to assume he knows the situation because he's talking to Patrick.
Therefore, Patrick made it clear that he knew, even before all the changes this summer that he would like to start fresh somewhere. We will look when the time comes, which is hopefully soon, all the options.
You know, I can't withdraw any options, and come back here because if there is, it takes two groups and two groups to make a trade, Itrade, makes any sense to us. Then you know, we just have to face what the truth is.
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But, you know, Andy Scott told him many times that we're going to make sure we're looking at everything and we're aware of the situation. We know Patrick's feelings, and we can find the right balance, sure, we will do that but if not, we will have to deal with it.
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