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I feel bad for Savard. He gave Boston a cheap deal and now they're trying to dump him months later before it kicks-in. And now the Boston media has started the character assasination on him. He's being screwed.
 
JackBurton said:
I feel bad for Savard. He gave Boston a cheap deal and now they're trying to dump him months later before it kicks-in. And now the Boston media has started the character assasination on him. He's being screwed.
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They're doing a masterful job of pumping up his trade value.

Usually they do this after the trade to justify it to their fans, not before.
 
I don't think this was ever posted here but this was an Eklund rumour and Bobby Mac is squashing it.

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Simmonds for Kaberle? Don't know if it was ever discussed but I do know Dean Lombardi would never consider it. He loves Simmonds.
 
IrishWolfman said:
Okay, I really don't have trouble believing this of Savvy. I've talked to people who are the parents of a few of Savard's teammates from when he was in Oshawa. He wasn't exactly beloved of his teammates back then either.
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I don't think the Flames were sad to see him go back in the day, either.

Regardless, if he was that much of a problem in the Bruins room, why did they just sign him to a seven-year contract?
 
axlsalinger said:
Regardless, if he was that much of a problem in the Bruins room, why did they just sign him to a seven-year contract?
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hmmm ... good question.

I think this may be designed to deflect attention from the fact that he's one hit from the end of his career and that's why they want to do away with him.
 
They couldn't have foreseen Tyler Seguin falling into they're lap.

But this is a more reasonable question. Why not put pending UFA Patrice Bergeron on the block instead?
 
Dave Nonis Interview with James Mirtle, Globe & Mail:

What's the team's general strategy going into Thursday?

My general sense is we will be active. I'm not going to comment on the type of player or players, but we'll be active on Thursday if the prices match the value. You always know you have to pay a little bit more in free agency, but if the value is there, we'll move ahead. But we won't overpay to get a player on the 1st.

Is it possible you'll be in the mix for some of the high priced talent available?

We'll look at all of the players that will help us become a better team. We'll quickly find out whether there's a fit or not. We've got various lists of different types of players that do different jobs at different positions and we'll call on all of those immediately. If there's a fit, we'll continue to pursue it. If there's not, then we'll move on.

Full interview:
http://theglobeandmail.com/sports/h...he-leafs-approach-free-agency/article1623634/
 
Leafs are cruising. No need to panic or overspend. I think tons of teams are going to come to them soon.
 
teeds said:
Leafs are cruising. No need to panic or overspend. I think tons of teams are going to come to them soon.
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Leafs dont need to panic, but they cant afford to cruise either. Leafs have missed the playoffs since the lockout ended, they have to do whatever it takes to get back there, so yes they have to spend as much money as the cap allows. The leafs also cant afford to be arrogant enough to think teams will just come knocking, it doesnt work that way, you have to be proactive and not reactive. If I were Burke, I'd be going full on to sign as many people as I could.
 
Pronger84 said:
Leafs dont need to panic, but they cant afford to cruise either. Leafs have missed the playoffs since the lockout ended, they have to do whatever it takes to get back there, so yes they have to spend as much money as the cap allows. The leafs also cant afford to be arrogant enough to think teams will just come knocking, it doesnt work that way, you have to be proactive and not reactive. If I were Burke, I'd be going full on to sign as many people as I could.
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Good thing for leaf fans Burke is not you.
 
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