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Leaf Rumours

Either it's because Toronto is such a rumor-magnet, or there is indeed tremendous interest in Kaberle. We've heard at least 10 teams that have varying degree of interest in Kaberle - and not from hockey bloggers or 'hockey leaks', but from media people who have a name and a face on TV.

I don't think Kaberle will last a week after the draft. In fact, I will not be one bit surprised if Kaberle is traded on day 1 of the draft.

As the founder of the former "Save Kabby" campaign I just hope Burke sticks to his words and get value out of Kabby. It sure will help if Pittsburgh and Gonchar's negotiation breaks down and then Niedermayer decides to retire this week.
 
If what Dreger said is indeed true then Gonchar is one his way out of town.

I predicted that he (Kabs) would end up in Pittsburgh but part of me wondering if Shero is willing to take a chance on Goligoski this season and hope it pans out.

The Neidermayer situation will make the Ryan scenario a little more interesting if he does bolt to Vancouver or retire. And we know Burke loves the guy.
 
If I were Shero, I'd not take my chance and will trade for Kaberle.

He has a very good team in Pittsburgh, that despite the setback in playoff this year, can still challenge for the cup.

He witnessed what happened to his team in the first half of 09/10 season when Gonchar was lost, and they struggled with moving the puck up ice.

It all depends on what's the price for Kabby, but Kabby is a perfect fit for Pittsburgh's style.

Now, the interesting question is, if Burke is to make this deal, Staal will need to be involved. Staal is a center though, and if Staal is brought to the Leafs, what happens to Bozak and Kadri?
 
I'd love to make this a bigger deal with Pitts so as to get a winger out of this. Trade them Kabs and Mitchell and a prospect (they can get a body Mitchell to play as the third line centre to replace Staal) and another prospect for Staal and Tangradi. This all contingent of Kabs signing an extension.

Also I really hope Bozak shows what he showed last year. There are some guys who play better in the NHL than in the A. Too many spazzes in the AHL
 
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I'd love to make this a bigger deal with Pitts so as to get a winger out of this. Trade them Kabs and Mitchell and a prospect (they can get a body Mitchell to play as the third line centre to replace Staal) and another prospect for Staal and Tangradi. This all contingent of Kabs signing an extension.

Also I really hope Bozak shows what he showed last year. There are some guys who play better in the NHL than in the A. Too many spazzes in the AHL
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C'mon dude...you honestly think a team one year removed from winning the Cup is going to want to have "Mitchy" centering their third line? Or that Mitchell has any trade value at all? Nobody else is drinking that kool-aid besides Ron Wilson and zeke.
 
Not a rumour, but given that Poni hasn't performed very well for the Pens, I doubt they will look to sign him. Would you guys be interested in bringing him back? Would Burke be?
 
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Everyone knows it's me. But just to take the focus away, allow me to suggest that teeds meant Preston Mizzi:

Either way, should any of us even care? I don't. This software has an ignore feature, but rather than use it, posters whine instead.
So teeds, would you like some cheeze with that whine?
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In other news the Blackhawks are said to be shopping Ladd hard (can't even afford to make him a qualifying offer). Any interest there? I'm not a huge fan, but I'd take a stab at the right price as long as he's not the "top six forward" that Burke keeps talking about acquiring.
 
He's better than both Armstrong and Torres.

It depends on how much money he wants. If he's a dick like Kulemin then no interest.

But he's a big, physical winger who can pot 20. Could always use that.
 
I think Ladd would become a fan favourite in no time, playing for a Burke team. He has yet to play on a team that gives him a real offensive opportunity. He's no supstar, but he's got the potential to net 20 goals a year and play a rough and tumble style if he's not scoring.

It'd be interesting to see what Ladd signs for, as his contract should be higher than the likes of Kulemin.
 
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He would be a good pick up for the 3rd line with possible potential to move into a 2nd line role.

Ladd - Hanson(or vet 3rd line center) - Caputi/Stalberg
 
Ladd is 25 and has never scored 20G.

His best season was 17G (last season), but Ladd is really a 3rd liner. Which is fine, except I think the Hawks are trying to trade him as a 2nd liner. If they are willing to take a late pick for him then I guess, yeah.

But seriously, Poni > Ladd.
 
At 25, Poni's career high was 28 points. At 26 he broke 20 goals for the first time and scored 38 points.

Ladd plays a high energy, physical game and has good enough hands to pot 20. He's a useful player on most teams.
 
Pittsburgh doesn't make a good trading partner for Kabs. Even without Gonchar they have Letang and Goligoski ready to step in. Pittsburgh's real need are wingers for Crosby and Malkin. The Leafs if going with Kadri/Bozak/or FA on the top 2 lines also need wingers. Not a good fit IMO.
 
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