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Iggy fits the requirements of what Burke said he's looking for, and it seems like Sutter and Burke are pretty happy with each others as trading partners.

Grabovski I can deal with, but I don't know why Kaberle has to be included, unless there's more coming back in that deal. People (who make up these rumors) have to realize there's a HUGE difference in trade value between a A/ 35G star forward who has $21M left on his contract over the last 3 years, and B/ a star defenseman who has 1 more year on his contract at a very cheap $4.25M.

Few teams can take $21M contract, and that affects Iggy's trade value. When you carry such a big contract you can never trade him for fair value.

Kaberle's trade value > Iggy's, and for Toronto to throw in Grabs with Kabby to get Iggy makes no sense.

I don't think Burke would even do Kabby for Iggy straight up. Something else's gotta come back to make it work.
 
We have no need for Garbs anymore, may as well dump the 3mil in Salaray... Then you have Igi and cap space to sign another forward.. Hell I'd do the deal in a heart beat..
 
And you probably would've done Kabs for Phaneuf in a heartbeat too? ;)

I am not sure about Grabs' trade value. He isn't worth a lot, obviously, but I don't know if he has negative trade value.

Because unless he does, Kabs > Iggy in terms of trade value.

As we saw from what Phaneuf was traded for, and other players making that kind of coin, you really can't expect a lot in return moving a big contract like that.

And really, even if Grabs DOES have negative trade value ... he can easily be sent to the AHL.
 
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when i'm looking at needs to make the maple leafs better faster. Kaberle and Grabs for Iginla does it. He'd instantly be our best forward, we'd have two legit Snipers, Cap space to sign someone else.
I see Kadri and Bozak at the top center's on the team next year, and from the way Grab's played in his own end to finish of the season, I have no use for him as a third line center.

I have no problem with Iggy's cap hit.. none.

I'm also biased when it comes to Iggy... He' one of my favorite players in the league... Love the way he play's the game.
 
Well, who wouldn't love Iginla on their team?

There are a ton of reasons why Iggy would make sense for the Leafs right now despite his age. 35-40 goalscorer (capable of gusts to 50), consummate power forward, great guy, leader and captain, buddies with Phaneuf, etc etc. Hard to imagine it happening though. Sutter's already under fire there, and it would be the same team they traded Phaneuf (and Gilmour) to. Then there's return. He's got 3 years left at a fairly big ticket, so the Flames won't be able to get value for him. But you'd think we'd have to give up some quality young talent to get him.

But I think the Flames would be crazy to move Iginla. He is an icon there.
 
I don't necessarily mind adding Iggy to the lineup. I just don't think it'd take Kabs + Grabs.

I mean, just like I love seeing Phaneuf in blue and white, and I think we'd have to give up Kabs, but we didn't. And we got Aulie in the mix as well.

If it didn't take Kabs to complete the Phaneuf trade, it won't take Kabs for Iggy and his $21M contract. If Calgary throws in a prospect or a pick, then it's worth thinking about, but I won't trade Kaberle for Iggy straight up.
 
If and when San Jose loses in either the first or second round, would anyone here trade for pretty much the best set up man in the league in Big Joe???

Do you think the stigma of the playoff losses fall with him?? I mean if Joe can make Marleau a 40 goal man can you imagine what he could do for Kessel??

If they don't make it, you may be able to offer San Jose a return worse that what boston gave got. With some creative moves, you could probably make up a package without Kaberle in it.

yea or nea on Thorton??
 
But I think the Flames would be crazy to move Iginla. He is an icon there.
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Yes and no Pep.

Iggy WAS an icon there but year after years of disappointment, the Calgary fans have been wondering / suggesting if it's time to move on. The fact Iggy 1. can't seem to click with any center over there and 2. was completely ineffective as the Flames were pushing for a playoff spot (1 goal in last 18 games or something like that) just compound the problem.

I think it'd be wrong for Calgary to trade Iggy, but then, something's gotta give. They have a rather old core, and at some point they gotta retool.

I wouldn't trade Iggy if I were Sutter, but even more so than Iggy, I definitely wouldn't trade Phaneuf if I were Sutter, and he did exactly that. So I don't know if it's that crazy to suggest Calgary might trade Iggy.
 
I know the Phaneuf deal suprised everyone, but I can't see Calgary moving Iggy for that package. But yes, I do think Iggy will be traded. He pretty much said he'd be open to a trade in the offseason.
 
I'd without question bring in a guy like Iggy.

That would instantly turn this team from a project into a contender.

**** 5 year rebuilds.
 
I'd love to take Thornton, but I really hate the idea of going out and getting a top line center. We have 3 front line young talents. Two of the are centers. Bozak and Kadri have to get those opportunities. They just have to. Bozak has already shown he is capable at the NHL level, and Kadri is the best player in all of junior hockey.

I'd love to get Thornton, but stick to wingers. We need a 3rd line checking center, and we are set up the middle.
 
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I'd love to take Thornton, but I really hate the idea of going out and getting a top line center. We have 3 front line young talents.
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You really think Bozak or Kadri will ever be capable of putting up 65-70 assists?

I can see not being interested due to his lack of playoff success, but skillwise Thornton is the prototypical #1 centre. Neither Kadri nor Bozak are that kind of player.
 
I never said they'll be better than Thornton.

I'm saying those are 2 of our 3 best young players, and we shouldn't hinder their development.

Its dumb to.

And thats ignoring all the question marks big joe comes with.

Just improve the wings.
 
I'd much rather just sign vets like Marleau or Kovalchuk for cash than give up assets for Thornton or Iginla.

The Leafs should be using their assets to acquire more 20-25 year core peices imo.
 
Nah Marleau sucks balls.

I don't want that guy. I've been paying special attention to him this series just in case. Big time Pass.

Big Joe isn't getting it done, but he's being physical, he's going to the net. He's trying.

Marleau is a giant puss.

If you are going to lock up big money in a player I'd much rather get the RIGHT guy, than the CHEAPEST guy.
 
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