Source close to the Stastny/#NHLJets situation to me: “He loves Winnipeg. He was very close to staying (after 2017-18 playoff run). You have to remember Laine and Ehlers play very well with him.”

That, folks, was key.

This should cool Laine trade talk completely, for now.#wfp

— Mike McIntyre (@mikemcintyrewpg) October 9, 2020