Leaf Rumours

[Metalleaf]

where did you pull that from? because Burke hasn't said that.

 

[BITTER BUD]

yeah, but Thomas might be harder to move, with Turco, Mason, Nabokov, etc. all available.

for sure harder....but I would think far more worth the effort

 

[leafman101]

Thats not what he said.

He said he can't talk about Savard, but they have been approached about a lot more players thant Savard. They aren't just considering one guy.

He was pretty careful with his words.

 

[Montana]

Looks like the Leafs AREN'T interested in Savard.

Burke said so.

So...now we have...

- Boston wants to move Savard, but can only move him to Ottawa or Toronto
- Toronto isn't interested
- Ottawa is yet to speak.

Sounds like the perfect time to start a thread on the Sens board, to finally discuss a Savard acquisition.

 

[BITTER BUD]

^LOL

 

[corksens]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=325972

The Leafs' President and general manager told Toronto's Fan 590 radio station on Monday that while he's exploring other options to acquire players, the Bruins' No. 1 centre was not on the radar.

...

"Suffice it to say, the media are focused on one name," Burke said. "And we are looking at multiple names - not including Marc Savard."

Savard either stays with Boston, or goes to Ottawa.

 

[Gilmour4Ever]

Agreed with Montona.. and thats not even what burke said but whatever.

 

[UWHabs]

Thomas would take care of their cap problems as well as Savard does, but then they'd have four offensive centres (Savard, Bergeron, Krejci, Seguin) and no good backup for their very young starting goalie with no track record.

He'd also likely be harder to move.

They could always move Savard or Bergeron to the wing like they did with PB a couple years ago. Having too many offensive centres is not a bad thing (especially since it's not like Savard, Bergeron, or Krejci are bad defensively).

If they can move Thomas and not take back salary, they do that guaranteed. Then they live or die with Rask, or sign a vet backup.

 

[Gilmour4Ever]

Burke Said he can't talk about savard or any bruins player. but has been aproached about savard. Though Toronto is also looking at all there options.

So savard is one option the leafs can go, but Burke is also looking at other ones to see what makes the most sense price wise for the team. Doesn't say he's not interested. Just that he can't talk about savard and he does have other options available to him.

 

[hockeylover]

Looks like the Leafs AREN'T interested in Savard.

Burke said so.

So...now we have...

- Boston wants to move Savard, but can only move him to Ottawa or Toronto
- Toronto isn't interested
- Ottawa is yet to speak.

Single quote taken out of context. I listened to the interview earlier.

http://www.fan590.com/ondemand/media.jsp?content=20100628_074536_6036

Here's the link I've provided twice already.

 

[leafman101]

Yeah. Its pretty straight forward if you understand english.

 

[corksens]

Single quote taken out of context. I listened to the interview earlier.

http://www.fan590.com/ondemand/media.jsp?content=20100628_074536_6036

Here's the link I've provided twice already.

"Suffice it to say, the media are focused on one name," Burke said. "And we are looking at multiple names - not including Marc Savard.

Not including Marc Savard...

What exactly am I taking out of context?

 

[hockeylover]

Not including Marc Savard...

What exactly am I taking out of context?

Listen to the ****ing interview and you'll get it.

 

[zeke]

yeah, corky, you're misreading Burke's quote there.

 

[leafman101]

Not including Marc Savard...

What exactly am I taking out of context?

All of it.

 

[axlsalinger]

Insert facepalm here.

 

[corksens]

I'm not listening to the entire interview...Burke puts me to sleep.

When does he say it?

 

[JaysCyYoung]

Not including Marc Savard...

What exactly am I taking out of context?

Everything.

 

[Metalleaf]

We're looking at multiple names....aside from Marc Savard

 

[hockeylover]

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