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Leaf Rumours

If the Leafs end up keeping Kaberle, a Komisarek for Lupul deal might make some sense for both teams.

The Ducks need a dman, the Leafs need a forward. Both players make about the same money, both are signed long term (Komi's deal is one year longer) and both are probably overpaid for what they bring.

Don't know if the Ducks are on the list of 10-12 teams Komi can be traded to though.
 
PlayerToBeNamedLater said:
I wouldn't deal Beau for Lupul.

Beau has a great contract for what he brings.
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Good point about Beach's contract, but I'm still torn on who to keep between Beauch and Komi.

Let's all realize the Komi we saw last season wasn't himself due to his shoulder injury. I'm anxious to see Komi this season with his shoulder fixed.

On the other hand, Komi surprised me with his passing game and his puck skills. Nothing fancy, but he was consistently making safe outlet passes, and didn't handle the puck like a grenade at all even under pressure, as I initially thought.

Beauch otoh, while effectively handled top minutes, frustrated you with brain cramps every now and then. Sure he's got a better contract, but I'm not sure it's a no brainer to take him over Komi.

I sure would take Kabby over both though
 
Komi at his best will never be able to handle 25 minutes a game like Beau can.

Beau has the ability to play quality minutes in all situations -- ES, PP, PK. He's just a better all-around defender.

The Beau/Phaneuf pair was rock solid towards the end of the year. I don't want to break them up.
 
I keep going back and forth but one constant that has always remained for me is the fact that the Leafs have rarely ever had a franchise star like Kaberle be drafted, developed, stay at homegrown discounts, and end up retiring a Leaf. I really would love for that trend to change starting with him. I want him to challenge Salming's record.
 
Schenn can replace absolutely everything Komisarek did for the blueline when he was healthy...including being the stellar defensive conscience on a Kaberle based pairing.

Phaneuf-Beauch
Kaberle-Schenn
Gunner-Lebda

that's a damn solid 6 pack. I was pleasantly surprised with Komisarek's play before the injury last year, but it's easily replaceable. I would much rather take a chance on someone like Lupul than to trade Kaberle for a forward who isn't going to put up totals much higher than what Lupul has shown capable of.
 
RealKyper

LA's focus isn't on Kovy or Kaberle, it's on Willie Mitchell. He's impressed all with testing and plans to make playing decision soon.
 
He's got multiple suitors, so their 'focus'......would be on trying to convince him to sign with them.






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He originally narrowed it down to 4 teams, so I guess now its 5 teams. Detroit, Vancouver, Washington, San Jose, and LA. Not sure if they are all still in the running though.
 
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