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hockeylover said:
Something that wasn't reported with the results of the CBC/NHLPA Player Poll?

5% said that Toronto would be their least desirable location (16 players).
3.8% said that Toronto would be their #1 location (12 players).

http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2011/2/3/1971885/everybody-hates-toronto
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I got pissed off with the crapping on the Leafs last weekend. It went overboard. Of course the media wouldn't report that. Same with the fact Montreal had as many votes for least liked team to play for as the Leafs did. The media is full of crap.
 
If Boston wants Kabs you bend them over and don't spit. We have already set them nicely as it is so unless its a deal that blows everyone else out of the water **** them
 
really, 12 and 16 shows that it isn't a big enough sample size. If Burke trades away a couple guys in a way that pisses them off, or a couple GTA boys become unhappy with their role on their current team, those percentages swing wildly.
 
Hamill is a total bust. And Colborne isn't anything special, either, though he has some 2nd line upside.

Now Colborne + 2012 first rounder might interest me. maybe.
 
It amazes me that some of you thinkt he Leafs have any leverage whatsoever in Kaberle talks. You would be fortunate beyond all belief if he even agrees to waive at all.

If he does there is a strong chance that it will be strictly NE teams involved. Montreal, Boston and NYR come to mind.

Colburne and Bostons 2011 is an absolute STEAL.

Kaberle doesn't have to agree to jack shit...he can just walk and go where he wants in the summer.
 
if he wants to leave, why wouldn't he want to go play in the playoffs for a contender? especially if he's looking to getting a fat contract this summer?
 
Yeah, if Kaberle is going to July 1st, playing in the playoffs is the best thing for him. Especially after the last few years here.

Get the Maple Leaf stench off.
 
zeke said:
if he wants to leave, why wouldn't he want to go play in the playoffs for a contender? especially if he's looking to getting a fat contract this summer?
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I have 2008, 2009, 2010, to cite.

And he may not want to leave....but i doubt Burke wants to keep him.

Everything i post in regards to Kaberle is me assuming an extnesion is out of the question. If he happens to resign I'll eat crow then.

But IMO Burke wants no part of him going forward, due to the logjam of dollars and players on his own blueline. Also if he were to extend him wouldn't it make more sense to do ti early?...to avoid this terrible song and dance for the 4th straight year.
 
It's pretty simple, Burke will wait after the trade deadline to talk extension. If a deal comes up in the meantime that makes sense for Kaberle/Leafs then they can pull the trigger. If not, I think Burke will resign Kabs to a 5.5 mil contract.
 
teeds said:
Sometimes I wonder if Burke even HAS a plan.
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Burke's plan is to build a team to his own image using every means available to him.

Any time he knocks off a traditional rebuild, is by virtue of his own blood, sweat and tears... (and MLSE's chequbook).
 
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