Leaf Rumours

[LeafOfFaith]

See, that would be another terrible return.

The beauty of the position Burke is in is that he does NOT have to trade Kaberle. He is signed for another year and is a crucial piece of our puzzle, and would re-sign with us.

If a total home run of a deal doesn't come by, then **** it, we HAVE to keep Kaberle and "live with" the fantastic performances he will give us for years to come.

 

[Metalleaf]

Love how Burke swears during his interviews.

 

[zeke]

The List of Untouchables is this, right?

1) Phaneuf
2) Kessel
3) Giguere

 

[axlsalinger]

Now you've got it.

 

[Metalleaf]

I'd add Kadri to that list as well.

also:

MapleLeafs

Leafs have till monday to qualify John Mitchell or else he becomes a free agent according to agent Joe reznick---Henny #nhl draft

 

[Volcanologist]

Seeya Mitchy! Let's not waste money, please.

 

[hockeylover]

MapleLeafs

Leafs have till monday to qualify John Mitchell or else he becomes a free agent according to agent Joe reznick---Henny #nhl draft

It was announced earlier today that they've sent qualifying offers to Mitchell, Hanson, and Kulemin. So they must've just not been received yet.

 

[Volcanologist]

Aw dammit.

 

[Pronger84]

Summary of Burke's interview at the NHL Awards (according to the toronto sun)

- Was offered a late 1st rounder for a roster player, but Burke turned it down

- More then 10 teams are interested in making a trade with the leafs

- Kaberle might not be traded at the table, Burke may wait to trade Kaberle for a scoring winger

- Will only trade Kaberle for a good player, if not, then Burke will resign Kaberle to an extension

- Hasnt had any real discussions with the ducks

- Doesnt want to trade certain players (schenn)

- The offers burke is discussing/listening to has nothing to do with the draft

- Expects to get a steal in the 2nd and 3rd rounds

- Wants to draft a "legitemte prospect" at the 62nd overall pick

 

[axlsalinger]

- Wants to draft a "legitemte prospect" at the 62nd overall pick

As opposed to what? An illegitimate prospect?

 

[Metalleaf]

A bastard prospect

 

[Pronger84]

A bastard prospect

LOL. anyways, I'll be over around 8:30pm, just having some dinner.

 

[LeafOfFaith]

How does he want to get a steal in the second round without a 2nd round pick?

 

[Metalleaf]

maybe he's alluding to something or maybe the Toronto Sun misprinted.

 

[teeds]

He sure gave nothing away in that interview.

 

[blacksheep]

It was announced earlier today that they've sent qualifying offers to Mitchell, Hanson, and Kulemin. So they must've just not been received yet.

Well then, let's hope that Mitchell thinks he's worth twice what he got last year, and turns the offer down...

 

[axlsalinger]

His agent should demand that he be paid like a # 1 center.

 

[drewser]

From Berger's latest blog:

Among the teams believed to have made offers for Kaberle are Buffalo, Los Angeles and Anaheim. Boston and Tampa Bay may also be in the mix. Several sources claim the Leafs have talked with the Kings about their captain, Dustin Brown, who is coming off seasons of 33, 24 and 24 goals. Brown has four years left on an affordable contract that eats up only $3.175-million of cap space.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Howard-Berger/Burke-Nothing-Close-On-Kaberle/3/28978

 

[hockeylover]

I guess that shouldn't be all that surprising since they liked him enough to give him an A on the Olympic Team.

 

[TimHorton]

Brown is another interesting guy. I'd have to take a closer look at him as I'm suprised LA would deal him.