In Georges Laraque's most recent column on rds.ca (in French), the Edmonton enforcer makes it clear that he would not welcome a trade. How clear? He talks about not dropping the gloves if he's traded and that his heart wouldn't be in it for his new team.

Ever hear the line about when the crusher thinks he's a rusher he soon becomes an usher? Well, I think Big Georges should start applying at the movie theatres in Edmonton.

He'd rather live in Edmonton then fight for a Stanley Cup? Now why would any team in the NHL want this guy, even Edmonton?

It's too bad he's got a long term deal because if I were Kevin Lowe I wouldn't give him a qualifying offer but instead offer him a two way deal for the league minimum when his contract expires.

He's overpaid and the Oilers realize they're better off without him. I think the Oilers should try and demote him to their AHL affiliate in Toronto. Even if he gets picked up off waivers, they're still better off without him.