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Back to the Rynnas rumor a bit ... apparently 2 other teams the young Finnish goalie's talking to are Edmonton and Dallas.

Dallas has the inside track, because their european scout played on the same team Rynnas played for and the 2 sides have been talking about bringing him to the NHL for almost a year.

Edmonton also reportedly offer the NHL backup position to lure Rynnas over.

Burke, OTOH, has a plan of starting the young goalie in the Marlies and sharing the net with Reimer. I see no reason why he'd sign with Toronto.
 
Yeah, I can't see him signing with the Leafs either. Gustavsson picked the Leafs mostly for the great opportunity. That opportunity doesn't exist in this case.
 
I know Kadri is a centre, but if you could offer up a relatively crap package to get Joe.... he with Kessel would be HUGE...

Then Kadri on the wing with Bozak could be something special, as I see Kadri having a real good sniping sense like Kessel. Then you trade Kaberle for that second line winger... ie Versteeg or Sharp (plus of course)

Sign Torres or Armstrong.

Kulemin, Thorton Kessel
Versteeg/Sharp Bozak Kadri
Armstrong Malhotra(UFA) Caputi
Orr Hanson Rosehill

Grabs, Mitchell and Stalberg for Thorton
Kaberle for Versteeg a first and third
 
Big hell no to Marleau. Unless he could be had for dirt cheap, but in a weak FA market, he will get big bucks and I'm just not interested in going there.

I agree with the sentiment to stick with the youth movement (I have no problem adding a 28-year old type player, but at 33 it becomes a lot more dodgy). However, if Iginla could be had for Kaberle and Grabovski, I'd have a tough time turning that one down. Still, I don't really see the Flames moving Iggy in the end, unless it's for a young guy or two with major upsides, like the way they got him in the first place.

I'd be interested in Joe Thornton, but again, the price would probably be rather high. If the Sharks flame out again, they'll probably feel compelled to clean house, but I'm not sure how you can blame Joe for Anderson standing on his head and Dan Boyle shooting the puck into his own net in overtime.
 
Back to the Rynnas rumor a bit ... apparently 2 other teams the young Finnish goalie's talking to are Edmonton and Dallas.

Dallas has the inside track, because their european scout played on the same team Rynnas played for and the 2 sides have been talking about bringing him to the NHL for almost a year.

Edmonton also reportedly offer the NHL backup position to lure Rynnas over.

Burke, OTOH, has a plan of starting the young goalie in the Marlies and sharing the net with Reimer. I see no reason why he'd sign with Toronto.
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I read on Twitter the other day that Rynnas has decided he's not interested in going to Edmonton.
 
I doubt the opportunity to play for the Marlies is the key to Burke's plan, moreso training in a world-class facility and with a world-class goalie coach.

Like most euro goalies, it'll take a couple of seasons to adjust to the NA game. If Burke signs him to a 1 or 2 yr deal (not sure the oprions) he'd make a nice insurance policy going forward.
 
True.

Allaire is a factor, but seriously, for overaged rookies, who usually would think they're ready, I just don't see why they'd turn down an opportunity to at least contend for a spot on the NHL roster rightaway.
 
**** no-show-Joe. I don't ever want that choker anywhere near this hockey club. Marleau either. As for Iginla...seriously, Sutter's already on thin ice for gifting us Phaneuf. If he traded Iginla to Toronto too, he'd probably have people throwing garbage at him in the streets.
 
Volcanologist said:
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Oh man.

Let me guess, they insisted on Mitchy being included, right?


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You're right Sturm Primeau and Stuart are WAY better.... and this was when Joe was still in his prime not a player who can't get his team past round 2 or so.

I also clearly said that you should low ball San Jose, as teams may do the same.

Grabs, Stalberg and Mitchell have more potential that Sturm, Primeau and Stuart.

Of course a deal like that will NEVER happen again. :prrr:
 
From Ek:
This just in...

I talked to a VERY strong source in Toronto and another in LA who told me the Leafs and Oilers are working on the details of what could be a "Show Stopping" deal.

The teams are talking big names and draft picks...

My Toronto source....

"Of course they want Cogliano, but they also like Smid and O'Sullivan. Another name that has come up is a HUGE prospect for the Leafs, and while I would never say the Oilers would consider moving their top pick in this deal, it is the kind of player who makes you think 'what do the Oilers have to get this player.' I would say the only player the Leafs could get back at fair value would be Jordan Eberle."

I asked about Eberle to my Source in LA (who is very connected with the Oilers and has ties to Toronto)....

"I haven't gotten a sense the Leafs love Eberle to the level of the deal I am hearing, but the two teams are definitely interested in making a deal. The Oilers have their eye on a key top 4 defenseman. They had talks back when the Phaneuf trade was made..when that deal was almost much bigger.....Nazem Kadri is thought to be untouchable at this point but if the Leafs really want to get serious about the top pick he or Schenn would have to be considered a key component.."

I would be shocked if the Leafs were to move Schenn or Kadri unless they are getting the #1 overall pick in return. Do I think such a deal is possible? It is hard to say. I do expect, in fact I know from talking to people close, that this draft will be full of Leafs activity.

Another player to watch as a chip could be Gunnarson. There are rumors out there that Beauchemin could be in play, but I don't fully buy that.

I also don't see Taylor Hall in anything but an Edmonton Oilers jersey for the next decade. He is the best player in his mold to come to the NHL since Mark Messier.

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Hmmmm.

So the top four dman could be Kabs?? and the first overall for Schenn ++ hmmm

If we are talking BIG here what about Schenn +Kaberle + Grabs for 1st overall+Souray+ Eberle
 
I could definitely see the Oilers wanting Kaberle, but there is no way in hell they part with Hall or Eberle.

EDIT: and there is no way in hell the Leafs are trading Kadri.
 
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I think Kadri is untouchable, but I think Schenn can easily be in play. I mean he's an alberta boy as well isn't he??

They may look at him very highly.... not highly enough for the first overall alone... but I think they are desperate to be better, and quickly.

Kaberle Schenn and Grabs for 1st overall Souray and Cogliano ..... would you??

I am not a huge Souray fan, but he still has an amazing shot from the point, and we could absorb his salary, especially with Kabs and Grabs gone.

Play Hall with Kadri next year as your second line.... yikes. Am I dreaming or is this possible.
 
Hoss said:
From Ek:

Hmmmm.

So the top four dman could be Kabs?? and the first overall for Schenn ++ hmmm

If we are talking BIG here what about Schenn +Kaberle + Grabs for 1st overall+Souray+ Eberle
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That deal just doesn't make sense for the oilers, unfortunately for us.
 
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