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Columbus Blue Jackets Scratch Their All-Star Player Just Hours Before Game

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Hunter Bowman
November 19, 2023 (9:04 PM)

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have added another twist to their challenging season by scratching star forward Patrik Laine from tonight's game against the Flyers. With an $8.7 million AAV, Laine has struggled, registering just 3 points in 9 games.

Patrik Laine is a healthy scratch Sunday for the Blue Jackets. He has 2 goals and 3 points through 9 games.

Coach Pascal Vincent addressed the decision, noting that Laine wasn't pleased with being sidelined.

«CBJ coach Pascal Vincent, asked about his decision to make Patrik Laine a healthy scratch today in Philadelphia:

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The Blue Jackets face a critical juncture, debating whether to explore trading Laine for long-term assets or strive to turn their season around, with the trade deadline still at a distance.

Source: Hockeypatrol

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19 NOVEMBRE \| 286 ANSWERS Columbus Blue Jackets Scratch Their All-Star Player Just Hours Before Game Should the Columbus Blue Jackets trade Patrik Laine?
Yes	214	74.8 %
No	29	10.1 %
Just give him some time	43	15 %
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