Leaf Rumours

[axlsalinger]

That there's a secret deal between Boston and Toronto to trade our 1st rounder back for Kaberle.

It ain't happening.

 

[MapleLeafBlueJayBoy]

If Burke pulled that off he is a God! However, its not going to happen.

 

[JackBurton]

No way you get that first back...it's likely a top-3 pick and you have to imagine that Boston knows this isn't "their year".

Exactly. To make that trade they'd need to be a cup favourite. They've regressed from that badly this year.

 

[Blueman]

I heard it was for 2 firsts, but instead of Kaberle they want Kessel.

 

[teeds]

I heard it was for 2 firsts, but instead of Kaberle they want Kessel.

Heh. Nice attempt at humour. Although you will probaby get fifty guys going here with that one. So stick with it. Could be interesting.

 

[PlayerToBeNamedLater]

Pittsburgh Penguins head scout Derek Clancey was reportedly seen watching the Toronto Maple Leafs several times last month, and it's believed he was watching Alexei Ponikarovsky.

But there are also reports that they are no longer interested.

However, if they still want Poni, the Pens will likely have to give up a second-round pick and a roster player/prospect, but nothing is imminent. There may be 10 teams interested in trading for him.

 

[Montana]

Tangradi + 2nd.



He's their's.

 

[Habspatrol]

That seems like a pretty realistic deal.

 

[zeke]

seems like all the Leafs' brass was at the Marlies-Hershey game (caps' affiliate).

I really love John Carlsson.

 

[Montana]

I can't envision a deal we could make with them that would land us Carlsson.

Unless we dealt them Kaberle, but that doesn't seem to make much sense.

 

[zeke]

seems to make sense to me.

 

[Montana]

Not sure an offensive defenseman is high on Washington's list of needs.

 

[zeke]

I'd guess an all-star dman is way high up on their list.

 

[Montana]

Given how effective Ovechkin and Green are on their point of the powerplay, I'm guessing they're looking more for a defensive defenseman who can log big minutes at even strength and on the PK..........moreso than someone like Kaberle.



Someone like Beauchemin would actually make more sense for them than Kabs.

 

[Hoss]

yeah, I think they are looking for someone with some playoff experience, and a cup winner as well. I think the way they lost last year, and the way that Ovechkin lost in the Olympics may have management looking for some experience now.

Beauchemin would be perfect. (For them)

 

[Mats13]

According to Garrioch;

TORONTO: Despite denials from GM Brian Burke, Kaberle is available and could be asked to waive his no-movement clause. LW Alexei Ponikarovsky is getting a lot of attention from Pittsburgh. He will be dealt.

 

[leafman101]

Getting Carlsson would be sick.

Kaberle for Fleischmann and Carlsson.

 

[drewser]

Not sure how credible this site is, but if we're quoting Garrioch why the hell not:

Maple Leafs defenseman Tomas Kaberle is willing to waive his NTC to the New York Rangers who have made a pitch to acquire the offensive defenseman. The Leafs are believed to be coveting Ryan Callahan.

http://insidepittsburghsports.com/s...-wont-be-shopped-at-the-trade-deadline/22526/

 

[leafman101]

Would have to be a lot more than Callahan.

Callahan, Kreider/Del Zotto and 1st?

Even then I don't know.

 

[Habspatrol]

No doubt it would cost more than just Callahan, but the Rangers wouldn't give quite that much. They are very high on Kreider and Del Zotto.