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Leaf Rumours

From the Sun today ...

When the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks needed help shedding salary, the Maple Leafs were only too happy to take Kris Versteeg off their hands.

Now, last season’s other Cup finalist — the Philadelphia Flyers — are looking for suitors for Simon Gagne and his $5.25-million US contract.

Still one of the most dangerous left wingers in the NHL — when healthy — Gagne, 30, has only a year left on his deal and could become an unrestricted free agent next July 1.

The Leafs, New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings are thought to have the most interest in the explosive winger, though with a no-trade clause in his contract, Gagne retains the right to pick-and-choose. Unless the Flyers waive him, which seems unlikely.

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One would think the Flyers would prefer to do business with the Leafs, as opposed to the Rangers who play in the same division, and whose fans loathe each other. Less of a chance of the trade really embarrassing the Flyers.

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So, why wouldn’t the Leafs be interested? They surely can afford the risk, both salary-wise and injury-wise, given that they don’t have anyone other than Phil Kessel capable of scoring 30 goals on a regular basis.

Given the Flyers salary crunch, they’re likely looking for prospects in return. Certainly not defenceman Tomas Kaberle, who the Leafs continue to shop.

Raising the possibility of a three-way deal: Kaberle to Boston or whomever for prospects, which in turn might be dealt to Philadelphia for Gagne.

Something to think about.
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I don't see a 3 way deal coming, but in all likelihood, the Flyers are looking for a 'soft deal' in return and will be glad to rid Gagne's contract.

The only question is if Burke wants to take the risk or if he's got something else up his sleeve.
 
"I wouldn't be the only one to love to play with that guy," Elias said. "I've played with him on the (Czech) national team. He's just tremendous. It's unbelievable how he can control the game. He contributes offensively. I think he'd be a wonderful addition to our team. Toronto's been talking for three years that they want to trade him. Whatever team gets him, it will be a great addition." - Patrik Elias
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Tampering anyone?
 
That's tampering only if he's a member of the Leafs.

Other clubs are free to talk about other teams' players, how they'd love to play with him etc etc.
 
MindzEye said:
Are you the best connected hockey fan on twitter?? Serious question....but you seem to have everyone who is anyone in the hockey world on your twitter list and they actually ****ing respond to you.

I take it back

HL = backbone
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Haha, well in fairness, anyone could really add these people and ask them questions. But yeah, it's pretty ****ing awesome that a ton of these seem to respond directly to me a lot of the time.
 
mkomisarek Gr8 to see the kids working hard at the Leafs Hockey Camp. Kids were thrilled to see Kess,Mitch,Caputs and Kadri!

x2_1f4c30c
 
Jeff Marek Leafs announce signings of forwards Mike Zigomanis, Joey Crabb + defenceman Danny Richmond.

edit: I guess it's not really a rumour.
 
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hockeylover said:
I'm confused. These guys were all signed a while ago. Did Jeff just get the memo?
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In light of the absolute non-movement in the league, the Toronto hockey media has decided to recycle old news ...

We'll hear about the Phaneuf trade to Toronto again if nothing new comes up in the next 2 weeks ...
 
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