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this is so ridiculous.

he had a hand in building this team.

they just made the playoffs.

he isn't going to blow it up.
 
On Vinny, just got this text from our friend who works at MLSE...

Likely means very little but I've seen Vinny at the Leafs practice facility working with Barb Underhill the last two summers. She works for us now, so can't hurt if we try to go after him.
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I don't think Nonis will blow up this team. It makes no sense. It's not like Nonis came from another organization and just took over this team now. He's been at least the assistant architect of this team under Burke, and in fact played a key role in the acquisition of many players, like Phaneuf.

I do think there are 2 main reason why he's getting very active ...

1. The changing cap ceiling and economic climate, it's an opportunity for a wealthy team like the Leafs that can absorb $$, but also a necessity for any team to make sure we manage our cap going forward in the changing economics.

2. The game 7 collapse ... you gotta think as much as Nonis tries to look at the big picture, there are things he absolutely hates in that game, and consider that a mini shuffle at the very least is required to get this team back on track.
 
Nonis (like any good GM) is looking ahead and can't afford to get sentimental about people who wore the Jersey a few months ago. What if all these factors (shrinking cap, buyouts, etc) conspire to offer him exceptional value propositions? Also, the fact the Leafs enjoyed a pretty good season ups some of their individual trade values.
 
I dont believe Pens will trade Letang knowing their D is pretty much shit.
I say they probably will Trade Malkin or maybe MAF to improve their D. They still have Crossby.
 
Pens just signed Malkin to a long-term deal & he's one of the best players in the world. Can't see him being moved.
 
The Pens don't WANT TO trade Letang that's for sure, especially considering how their D looks behind Letang.

But I can't work out the puzzle that's their cap.
 
They can easily afford it. They have $26+ mill in cap space on this years cap, next offseason (so realistically probably closer to $30) with all of their big guys signed except Letang. And Fleury/Martin are done after next year so there will be even more flexibility going forward.
 
leafman101 said:
They can easily afford it. They have $26+ mill in cap space on this years cap, next offseason (so realistically probably closer to $30) with all of their big guys signed except Letang. And Fleury/Martin are done after next year so there will be even more flexibility going forward.
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Capgeek says they only have like 8mil in space? I must be missing something.
 
It was pretty funny to see how much your opinion of Phaneuf changed from when he was on Calgary, to when we got him....
 
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