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Leaf Rumours

^^ duh ... I mean, it's been reported for days Burke has 2 offers on the table for Poni, he's just waiting for a better offer.

I think Poni will be traded before tonight's game though.
 
I think Burke got a bit burned with Antropov by holding out for too long. I think he was told he could get a first, but then when it came to it it didn't happen.

The way he talked about how they landed Phaneuf, and how they have every player rated in the nhl, he probably had some reasonable trade packages already set up, and the second a team offered one of those, he would probably pull the trigger.

If the idea of Moller is on his list, and LA offered it right now, then Burke would pull the trigger. Not after calling up the other teams that he may want a package from and saying I plan to move him now, will you do this for Poni. If they don't bite than Burke moves him.

He doesn't want to be burned again.
 
The latest from mckenzie is;

Toronto's Alex Ponikarovsky likely to fetch a second-round pick and a good prospect. L.A. one of many teams interested.
16 minutes ago via web
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I think i would prefer a deal like this over a late first round pick.

Also,

Carolina's Ray Whitney may not get dealt at deadline unless the L.A. King scenario gets revived. It's his call but Pittsburgh appears out.
20 minutes ago via web
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This could only be good news for Leafs management since teams may be willing to pay a bit more for poni and maybe even stemp.
 
a "good prospect", if he's actually good, is worth more than a late first round pick, IMO.
 
zeke said:
a "good prospect", if he's actually good, is worth more than a late first round pick, IMO.
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Exactly ... I mean, Cody Hodgson for example, is a 'good prospect' too.

So it's tough to evaluate the package until we find out who that prospect is.
 
zeke said:
a "good prospect", if he's actually good, is worth more than a late first round pick, IMO.
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Without doubt. Jays thread a week or so back proved how hit and miss late first rounders are.

I'm just amazed at how different this years trade market is from last year. Poni certainly isn't 'a good prospect' better than Antro. Hell he isn't better at all.
 
This whole Kaberle rumor is just media fabrication, from the get-go.

They THINK Burke is all macho and truculent and all that, so the minute Burke's even rumored to take over the Leafs they start coming up with "Burke will run kaberle out of town" rumors.

Fact is though, Burke has a top unit puck moving defenseman in every team he's GM of, and he understands the importance of having a guy like Kaberle to the transitional game. He understands if he trades kaberle, he will have to replace him, and there isn't anyone as good or as cheap out there.

So I don't know why these "Kaberle is staying put" news should surprise anyone.
 
Can't help but dream that Burke is working several deals to move out UFA players and bring back at least one more roster piece to play with Kessel. Burke still doesn't have his prototypical top-line and I'm sure he's working several angles to fix that.
 
zeke said:
come on. t-24hrs and we have no decent rumours?
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Tampa is pushing hard to land Torres, also shown interest in Corvo

Washington is willing to move one of Alzner or Carlson and are also looking to make a significant move

Hamhuis to Philly is being discussed

Leafs are talking with the Bruins about taking Ryder off of their hands. Boston's 1st would come with Ryder

Vancouver after Slava Kozlov
 
Get used to it. This deadline should be pretty sleepy, and the UFA period downright comatose. The capped NHL stifles transactions, sadly.
 
MindzEye said:
Tampa is pushing hard to land Torres, also shown interest in Corvo

Washington is willing to move one of Alzner or Carlson and are also looking to make a significant move

Hamhuis to Philly is being discussed

Leafs are talking with the Bruins about taking Ryder off of their hands. Boston's 1st would come with Ryder

Vancouver after Slava Kozlov
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Hmmm, Ryder and a 1st for who? Fluff?

I think he has 2 years left, right? I'd probably do that.
 
MindzEye said:
Tampa is pushing hard to land Torres, also shown interest in Corvo

Washington is willing to move one of Alzner or Carlson and are also looking to make a significant move

Hamhuis to Philly is being discussed

Leafs are talking with the Bruins about taking Ryder off of their hands. Boston's 1st would come with Ryder

Vancouver after Slava Kozlov
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Where'd you hear that one?
 
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