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It would certainly fit what Burke is looking for, a first line winger. Radulov wants to come back to the NHL, but it's unlikely that Nashville wants him as an organization the way he left. He's technically under contract, but would have a trade value significantly under that you would expect from a guy who scored 58 points as a 21 yr old in his last NHL season.

I hope you're right, Radulov is big, big skill.
 
I can believe it if it's a Swede.

The only Europeans Burke seems to fall in love with, time after times, are all Swedes - Sedins, Ohlund, Naslund, to even Gustavsson that he flew over to sign last summer.
 
He flew over to sign the Sedins.........going to meet with Gustavsson face to face on July 1st, likely wasn't his first priority.
 
Radulov may be a bit of a headcase, but there's no doubt he's a burke-type player.. and a burke-type acquisition too in that we can potentially acquire an solid asset for very little.

also, I understand what Radulov said about the khl and bla bla but burke wouldn't be going to Europe if he didn't need to do some sort of persuading.

With that said, I have no idea who this player could be.. but to me Radulov isn't out of the question at all.
 
Radulov would be awesome, but I won't get my hopes up about it. Still, if he was going to come back to North America, I'm sure he'd feel at home a hell of a lot more in Toronto than he would in Nashville. I'm sure Tennessee isn't exactly crawling with Russian expats. Can't really think of who else Burke would take off to Europe for, unless there's some other undrafted prospect we've never heard of over there that Burke and his staff are very high on.
 
Preston_Mizzi said:
Radulov may be a bit of a headcase, but there's no doubt he's a burke-type player.. and a burke-type acquisition too in that we can potentially acquire an solid asset for very little.

also, I understand what Radulov said about the khl and bla bla but burke wouldn't be going to Europe if he didn't need to do some sort of persuading.

With that said, I have no idea who this player could be.. but to me Radulov isn't out of the question at all.
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Radulov is the first guy who popped into my head as well......but the thing is, Radulov doesn't live in Europe.
 
What if they needed Kaberle to agree to an extension, prior to being able to trade him for a larger asset?

Would Burke fly to Europe, to convince Kaberle to do so?
 
After the 2009–10 season, Filatov spoke to a Columbus reporter and stated his intentions to return to the club for training camp.[22] During the off-season, the Blue Jackets sent development coach Tyler Wright to Russia to train with Filatov to assess his readiness for the upcoming season, and to communicate the team's desire to work with him.
 
He flew over to sign the Sedins.........going to meet with Gustavsson face to face on July 1st, likely wasn't his first priority.
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He flew over several times to meet with Gustavsson, just July 1st was the Sedins.
 
What if they needed Kaberle to agree to an extension, prior to being able to trade him for a larger asset?

Would Burke fly to Europe, to convince Kaberle to do so?
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I would think Kaberle would spend his summers in Toronto since his wife is from here but maybe not.
 
Blueman said:
Where's Filatov at these days?
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According to Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch, Blue Jackets left winger Nikita Filatov has told the team he will arrive in Columbus Wednesday, six weeks ahead of teaining camp, to begin preparations for the coming season.

Earlier this summer, the Blue Jackets sent development coach Tyler Wright to Russian to monitor Filatov's workouts and hear his thoughts on returning to the NHL for the 2010-11 season.
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http://www.forumice.com/showthread.php?t=36302
 
Maybe its Per Aslund. He is a european free agent.

LW Per Åslund

The 23-year-old Per Åslund plays for Färjestad, who both Gustavsson and Brunnstrom played for before they were signed. Whether this helps him by increasing the amount of scouting remains to be seen. He's currently second in scoring for them.

He plays well in both the offensive and defensive zones. He has good hockey sense and can see the play develop sometimes.
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with the very recent rumors of forsberg eying a comeback to the nhl, i'm really starting to think he might be the favorite here..

again, not getting my hopes.. it could be anyone.
 
The one that makes the most sense is obviously Forsberg. I'm just throwing other potential names out there. Maybe F Kaberle to replace kaberle? :sarcasm
 
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/428939-peter-forsberg-eyeing-the-nhl-comeback

Aug.3, 2010--Veteran C Peter Forsberg, "Foppa" is preparing himself for a brand new career in the National Hockey League this season. With reports early Monday on twitter, the Hart Trophy winner in 2003 now skates with hometown team MoDo in hopes of returning to where his career has once dazzled.

Knowing the history current Leafs Assistant General Manager, former Canucks GM, Dave Nonis had with Forsberg, it is not out of the realm of possibility that a rising team like Toronto Maple Leafs wouldn't be at the very least "knocking on the door" sort of speak. Back in 2008, the Swede ended up playing 9 games with the Colorado Avalanche scoring an impressive 14 games during that stretch. Having the record of attracting key Swedish free agents like Jonas Gustavsson and Niclas Wallin, Brian Burke and Dave Nonis should be keeping the phone lines and air tickets busy. Look for as many as 8-10 suitors for Peter Forsberg once he and his agent confirms his intentions to return to the NHL.
 
Even for 70 games, because no one ever gets a full 82 out of him, it would be amazing to see Foppa and his ageless hockey sense here. Can play centre, can play wing....one can dream.
 
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