There are several rumours that Winnipeg restricted free agent Patrik Laine seems headed for a bridge contract, but one of those reports mentions a recent offer that seems quite low for a sniper of Laine's calibre. According to Andy Strickland, a reporter with Fox Sports Midwest, the Jets recently offered Laine in the vicinity of $5 million dollars per season on a short term contract. Based on some of the other contracts handed out this offseason, it's very doubtful that kind of money would get a deal done, or even come close to it.
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It's been said by numerous analysts that goal scoring earns money in the NHL. In 237 NHL games, Laine has potted 110 goals. That a pace of 0.46 goals per game, even after having his lowest goal total last season since entering the NHL (30 goals in 2018-2019). Keeping that in mind, an offer of less than $6 million per season seems almost laughable.
Laine is currently practicing with a team in his home country of Finland. Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice apprently flew there this summer to personally speak with Laine, although there are no details on exactly what the two discussed.
