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number17 said:
Poni was indeed a non-factor in Pittsburgh, but the way Pittsburgh stubbornly stuck with their lineup was also a bit of a joke. For whatever reason, the cup winning coach either put Poni on the 2nd line with Malkin, or he's a healthy scratch. He never tried Poni in any other line, any other role. Seriously, even when they're dying for offense in the MTL series, he never once put Malkin and Crosby together on the same line ... that amazes me.

Anyways, I don't care as much what Poni did or didn't do in Pittsburgh. I know what he did for the Leafs all these years, and if he's looking for a reasonable deal I want him back.

IF the Leafs only have 1 hole to fill on our top 6 then no, I may no re-sign Poni. But we have multiple holes to fill. Poni is such a versatile player the only reason I wouldn't sign him would be $$.
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They played together a bunch of shifts. He also put Staal with Crosby IIRC.
 
CTheBigPicture said:
Poni's main problem while playing for the leafs was lack of passion. He just didn't bring the same effort every night. Not sure if he can all of a sudden become that player upon his return.
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He brought the same effort every night ... but he just didn't elevate his game when the game gets big.

But I have no problem with that, as long as he's not one of the 'core guys'. On every team you have leaders, and you have role players. Poni can be an excellent PKer, a 2-way winger who scores 20-25G year in, year out. There's nothing wrong with that - as long as he comes at the right price.
 
Dreger speculates that Boston may again be looking at a trade for Kaberle, with Savard coming the other way.

(Kovalchuk) - Savard - Kessel ??
 
No thanks to Savard, look at the contract length and look at his concussion problems. Unless we are getting something substantial with him It is way to risky.
 
Without the concussions it would make a ton of sense for both teams.

Plus it would be good for Savard, because he needs Kessel to score.
 
leafman101 said:
Without the concussions it would make a ton of sense for both teams.
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Without the concussions it wouldnt make sense for Boston. A fully healthy Savard is a lock for 95 points.

If this move was made and Savard proved to be fine it would be a coup for Burke. THe contract isnt even that bad....cap hit lass than 5M i believe.

If this option is available to Burke then he should do a CSI style investigation into the matter. Call in that MILF Catherine Willows if need be.


That being said, the fact Boston is aledgedly shopping him has to raise red flags
 
Boston screwed Savard over pretty bad if they trade him. He gave them a very fair deal to stay and is traded a few months later.
 
In fairness though, Savard was a Leaf fan growing up and wouldn't mind playing in Toronto. If Boston was the trade him and he got his pick of where he was heading, odds are that it would be Toronto.
 
As an aside, Savard's contract extension is pretty much what I'd expect Kaberle to sign.
 
They are practically identical players. Same age. Same contract. Both top 10 offensive players at their positions, with some limitations preventing them from being top 10 players at their position period.

It makes sense for both teams. Those concussion problems screw things up though.
 
Savard did grow up a Leaf fan. After his season in Atlanta, I think he publicly expressed his desire to play in Toronto, and even asked his agent to call JFJ.

JFJ signed Lindros and Alison instead.
 
Savard's contract isn't as bad as it seems, either....it's basically 5 years at $4 mill per.....he's not playing at 38 and 39 for 500k.
 
If I just signed a long-term deal I would NOT be too happy about being shopped. I think I'd be a jerk about my NTC just out of principle.
 
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