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Who the heck knows what could possibly interest these two teams in each other. He was right here sitting beside me, he was totally shocked that I was putting what he was telling me on a chatboard. But I didn't want to hide it any longer. He has NO idea,who the players are involved. He did say that it was a HUGE deal. And that Burke throws major tantrums when his shit is exposed beforehand. Makes sense, he is such a stickler for NOT upsetting the players. As if playing here wasn't hard enough.
 
Burke never shy from big deals. I can believe he's been working on a HUGE trade ... whether he can pull that off (again), especially in today's NHL, is another story.
 
I'd be surprised if he pulled off another deal with Chicago. But you know that he's been working the phones like a madman, definitely has been discussing various deals and will make at least one by the deadline.
 
I have no doubt Burke will make multiple deals ... you know he's a dealer and wheeler.

I am not sure if he can pull off another BIG trade like Kessel's or Phaneuf's magnitude that's all.
 
From what i've seen, Grabovski doesn't look like a fluke, at all. In fact, he could probably get even better if his shot was a bit harder, leading to only more potential.

He has worked for his goals.

One guy, who i admit is having a great season, but i believe a good portion of that is because of his linemates is Macarthur. Like the guy, but i dont want to pay him something ridiculous next year for what he's done so far.
 
I dunno. I think MacArthur is the real deal. I think throughout his career, he has been struggling with consistency, but when he was hot, he was this good. I think MacArthur's got the hockey sense and the speed and the hands to compliment his linemates. I mean, it's quite a perfect line - Grabovski's got the speed, MacArthur's got the vision and Kulemin's got the size. All 3 can finish too.

MacArthur also blamed past problems on ever-changing linemates and ever-changing roles (top line, checking line ... )
 
I agree, i just think his stats this year are a bit deceiving at a 70 point pace.

When i watch him i don't see a 70 point player, but, for our sake, i hope he signs a respectable deal and does it all over again next year :)
 
He seems to have a funny stride when he is trying to go as fast as he can go. Never seen that before. Is that some new technique to gain even more speed? Let me know.
 
if they can parlay grabovski into a legitimate first line centre then i think it's a trade they should make. thing is, there really doesn't appear to be anybody out there worth moving him for.
 
well ... ANYONE is tradeable ... even Schenn or Phaneuf or Kadri ... all I'm saying is they shouldn't be actively looking to unload Grabs.

Grabs, especially now he's a very responsible player in our own end, looks like a pretty solid #2 center for years to come.

I'd trade Bozak before I trade Grabs (as if that's not a foregone conclusion for most here already)
 
I'd be pretty sad to see Bozak go too, unless the player we got back in such a package was good enough to help me forget how many teams we beat out to sign Bozak.

He seems like he's in the typical sophomore slump, although he seems to be finding his game lately. He's a guy who could break out like Grabovksi is this year, possibly a year or two down the road.
 
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The media changes continue. Just heard: Bill Watters let go by Rogers Sportsnet.
 
nice. about time.

and as for trading Grabo - I still think his points this year UNDERrate how well he's played. He wasn't racking them up early in the year but he was playing just as well.
 
I heard on hockey central, that Van is looking to move either Raymond or Samuelsson to make room for Salo. Would either of these guys be a good fit on the leafs?
 
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