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Leaf Rumours

Volcanologist said:
Burke wants a scoring winger with size. Kovalchuk is big, lightning fast, and a proven 50-goal scorer. 27 years old.

I don't get it. I really don't. Burke better have the greatest trade in the universe lined up to turn this guy down.
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I think it might be racism. Has Burke ever added a Russian?
 
From Lebrun:


I can't tell you how many Penguins fans ask me about Matt Cooke. The veteran winger is UFA July 1, and at this point, it doesn't appear his re-signing is close.

"Currently, we're far apart," said his agent, Pat Morris, on Wednesday. "Matt would like to stay in Pittsburgh; both sides would like to get something done, but nothing is imminent
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Morris also represents UFAs Andy Sutton and Matt Cullen, two current Senators who may hit the market. Sutton is an intriguing option: a traditional shut-down blueliner who was second among NHL defensemen this past season in blocked shots and eighth in hits.

"He'd like to stay in Ottawa, but talks with them have been slow as they try to sign [Anton] Volchenkov first," Morris said.

Cullen might stay in Ottawa, but he's also on the back burner as the Sens focus on Volchenkov.

"He can play the point on the power play and can play wing if need be on a deep team," Morris said. "Ottawa has a great deal of interest in him."
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Center Olli Jokinen, UFA July 1, appears to be headed to market and not staying with the Rangers.

"They have not talked to us. I do not expect them to at this point," said Jokinen's agent, Mark Gandler, to ESPN.com. "I thought he played well in New York. I think he has a lot of value in the league. I think a lot of teams could use him. He has a few good years ahead of him. He's healthy, he's got skill and ability."

The KHL isn't an option at this point. "He wants to play in the NHL," Gandler said.
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Pavol Demitra, 35, is almost surely leaving Vancouver, which isn't surprising given his constant place in coach Alain Vigneault's doghouse over the past few seasons. He didn't produce a whole lot with the Canucks; but on the flip side, he was named to the Olympic All-Star team after a standout performance with Slovakia in February. He will likely sign a lower-base salary with bonuses since he's over 35 years old, which makes him easier to take under the cap.

"He could be a very good value to a team that needs depth in the top six," said his agent Matt Keator to ESPN.com.
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http://espn.go.com/nhl/blog/_/name/lebrun_pierre/id/5297376/updates-boychuk-cullen-jokinen-more
 
Heh. OK, only for discussion sake and not to provide any useful rumours since Eklund's clearly an idiot and we don't have our 2011 first rounder next year.

Eight Offer Sheet Rumors.

#8 Joe Pavelski.
He and Setoguchi were in discussions for Halak/Price. Pavelski was awesome in the first two rounds of the playoffs, and with Marleau possibly gone this summer (and Joe Thornton next summer) it is obvious Wilson will try to get this done before an offer sheet is filed.
Teams rumored to have interest...Toronto, LA and Boston.

#7 Wojtek Wolski
Stempniak is a UFA, but Wolski is more coveted. The Coyotes are also in a tenuous spot still. Ice Edge is getting closer, but the lease, which is really all that matters, is still unchanged.
Teams rumored to have interest...NY Rangers, Stars, Sabres, Flames

#6 Bryan Little
He is an RFA and a huge chip. The Thrashers have cap space according to the NHL, but their self-imposed space may mean they have to actually make space. Little is a potential star.
Teams rumored to have interest...Montreal and Detroit

#5 James Wisniewski
Talks have been wobbly with Anaheim, but the Ducks are hedging. JW has really proved himself to be a valuable d-man who can bring skill and muscle.
Teams rumored to have interest...Washington and NY Islanders

#3 Bobby Ryan
This could be a game changer. Bobby Ryan is a serious player and would require the Ducks to either match or accept a ton of picks.
Teams rumored to have interest...Toronto and Carolina

#1 David Perron
It is no secret the Blues have money issues. Today they made a move to get a goalie who they will likely pay more than they would have paid to Chris Mason. The Blues have to deal with Perron and Erik Johnson. Two mighty important RFAs
Teams rumored to have interest...NJ, Nashville, Buffalo, and Toronto
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http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklund/Here-Are-Eight-Players-and-Their-Rumors-of-Offer-Sheets/1/28859

Like I said, we can't do offer sheets but thought I'd throw names out there for discussion.
 
Burke did hint a while back at potentially trading for RFA guys. Ryan is obvious but probably not available.

Almost certain Burkie would love to get his hands on Pavelski. Perron is intriguing as hell if he's on the market.
 
hockeylover said:
Heh. OK, only for discussion sake and not to provide any useful rumours since Eklund's clearly an idiot and we don't have our 2011 first rounder next year.

Eight Offer Sheet Rumors.



http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklund/Here-Are-Eight-Players-and-Their-Rumors-of-Offer-Sheets/1/28859

Like I said, we can't do offer sheets but thought I'd throw names out there for discussion.
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To get Ryan it would cost us a 1st, 2nd and 3rd rounder. We dont have a first right now, but we could flip Kabs for a roster player and 1st then flip the first for ryan. We have a 2nd rounder (62nd overall) and a 3rd rounder. 1st rounder (Kabs deal) 2nd rounder (62nd overall) 3rd rounder for Ryan, C'mon Burke getter done.
 
Volcanologist said:
We have no picks. Burke won't be doing any offer sheets, that's for sure.
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Not true. We may not have picks right now, but we can easily get them. Kabs could net us a 1st, we have a few 2nd rounder, and plenty of 3rds. Flip the 1st and package it for Ryan. 1st, 2nd, 3rd rounder, and we got Ryan. Easy as 1-2-3.
 
You don't actually have to make an offer sheet if you trade for an RFA.

These teams may not even WANT those 3 picks. They might take Kaberle +.

Last I checked, SJ needs to replace Blake, and if Nieds retire then the Ducks need a puck moving defenseman too
 
You don't actually have to make an offer sheet if you trade for an RFA.

These teams may not even WANT those 3 picks. They might take Kaberle +.

Last I checked, SJ needs to replace Blake, and if Nieds retire then the Ducks need a puck moving defenseman too
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Yeah, even though I knew he was out to lunch on the offer sheet thing I posted it anyway since it had a few new names.
 
Burke is looking for expensive RFAs that he can simply trade for - not looking to make any offer sheets.

..and as far as the Bruins potentially trading Wheeler, I find it interesting as Wheeler IMO was the contract that f*ucked up their ability to sign Kessel.
 
number17 said:
Last I checked, SJ needs to replace Blake, and if Nieds retire then the Ducks need a puck moving defenseman too
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Kaberle doesn't really replace Blake (Boyle and Kaberle fill similar roles).....and although Anaheim may have interest in adding Kaberle, they wouldn't be as desperate to make a deal, after having added Vishnovsky at the deadline last year.


Neither teams needs Kaberle.......unfortunately.
 
Top RFA Forwards Available Age - Player, Points (82 game pace)
24 - Wolski, 67 pts
23 - Ryan, 64 pts
22 - Neal, 58 pts
22 - Perron, 47 pts
23 - Bergfors, 44 pts
26 - Clarkson, 43 pts
23 - Setoguchi, 42 pts
24 - Ladd, 38 pts
22 - Little, 35 pts
23 - Hanzal, 33 pts
 
number17 said:
it wasn't Wheeler, it was Morris
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Morris was the more recent signing, but the fact that Boston signed Wheeler as a free agent (after PHO was unable to sign him) and paid him near the rookie max (2.8mil w/bonuses) for seasons of 45 and 38pts really set them up for a cap crunch IMO.
 
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