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Leaf Rumours

Burke was spotted in a few games over the past week, notably the Chicago game (and witnessed stalberg scoring the OT winner!) and Ducks game. Something's brewing?

As for Phaneuf, he is on the verge of returning. Wilson confirmed the captain's begun skating and could be back within a week or 10 days.

I don't think that means the Leafs are trading a defenseman though. If anything it shows depth on the blueline is key. I think Holzer showed he can play in the NHL right now, though not very good. Aulie's looked good in 2 starts thus far (thanks Calgary) too.

Lebda, OTOH, should go down to the AHL. I guess he's OK as the #8 guy but that's pretty mcuh it.
 
I know we don't quote this guy here but Eklund is saying Setoguchi and a 3rd for Beauchemin (e3) and Beauchemin apparently is absent from practice today.

I'd be very pleased with that. Not that Setoguchi is some elite player, but he's the right demographic for our team, right size and has potential. Especially given Schenn's development and Aulie looking solid.
 
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Aberdeen said:
I know we don't quote this guy here but Eklund is saying Setoguchi and a 3rd for Beauchemin (e3) and Beauchemin apparently is absent from practice today.

I'd be very pleased with that. Not that Setoguchi is some elite player, but he's the right demographic for our team, right size and has potential. Especially given Schenn's development and Aulie looking solid.
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Seto's been unimpressive lately, but is young and has some skill.

I would definitely do that trade.
 
I am with a Leafs INSIDER right now. Something indeed is brewing. Nothing that has been mentioned so far. Be back to you when I am free. Its BIG>
 
beauchemin is a good candidate to be dealt.

i just couldn't imagine burke re-upping him in after 2011-2012. he'll be 32 and while they had a need for a jack-of-all trades minutes eater when they signed him, phaneuf makes him tradeable. i'd much prefer to get the komi contract off the books but i think they're stuck with that one. and, again, beauchemin can--and will probably be allowed to--walk after next season.
 
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That'd put 5 top 10 picks on our team right?
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6.

Seto would add that big body they need in the top six. He's not really that big, but he plays big. He's good on the boards, physical and can find the seems and has a good shot. Not sure he's really a 30/60 guy like he was playing with Thornton, but he'd add some of that truculence needed in the top 6.
 
We give SJ a top-pair defender on a good contract, and they dump their struggling 3rd liner on us.

awful.
 
Setoguchi is a 23 year old top 10 pick with back to back 20+ goal 40+ point seasons as a 21 and 22 year old.

Not just a "struggling 3rd liner."
 
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