The Vegas Golden Knights acquire Patrik Laine for... Brayden McNabb?
No, this isn't going to be the trade itself, although it would be hilarious. Imagine the Columbus Blue Jackets sending over Patrik Laine for a 33-year-old defenseman. It would showcase the brilliance of Kelly McCrimmon and show how dysfunctional the Blue Jackets are as an organization.
Instead, they want a bigger haul for their star winger, which would require Vegas to pay a pretty penny. That could deter McCrimmon from making a trade unless the price goes down. It would consist of prospects and draft picks, making this even tougher. However, he did add Daniil Miromanov in the Noah Hanifin deal. Therefore, there's a good reason to believe he can do that here.
Plus, Columbus is open to retaining some of Laine's salary. Although a third team or additional name would likely be needed to make this happen, it can still work. Fans can rely on the front office to make a trade happen under the right circumstances, specifically if it's to replace an "Original Misfit".