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Heard the interview. It sounded like a guy looking to get hits on his website. "Toronto is a place that Letang would like to sign long-term. I don't know if the Leafs and Pens have discussed anything, though."

Yeah. I'm sure Letang will only accept a trade to Toronto if the Pens decide they don't want to commit long-term to him.
 
I like Letang and it's nice that he wants to come here, but I don't see him as a fit to the point where we should be giving up significant assets for him, especially given what his salary will be when he re-ups.
 
I'm not down with trading Reilly or Gardiner, as much as I like Letang.

Let's stick to addressing areas of need. Honestly, we don't need Letang.

We need a young ****ing center. And I don't think I'd move Reilly in any other deal.
 
leafman101 said:
No one is talking about the most important part of all this which is that apparently one of the top players in the league wants to manufacture a trade to the Leafs.
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It would also be great to acquire another high-profile Quebecois player to piss off the Montreal media and separatist elements of the fanbase.
 
LeafOfFaith said:
I'm not down with trading Reilly or Gardiner, as much as I like Letang.

Let's stick to addressing areas of need. Honestly, we don't need Letang.

We need a young ****ing center. And I don't think I'd move Reilly in any other deal.
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The next few moves will tell me all i need to know about Nonis and the way he works. He already admitted he does things a bit differently from Burkie(aside from being more patient)..It's tiring seeing this team be so close to being good enough and then we take steps back. Depending on what he does i'll know whether i want to tune in next season or not.
 
johnunit said:
I like Letang and it's nice that he wants to come here, but I don't see him as a fit to the point where we should be giving up significant assets for him, especially given what his salary will be when he re-ups.
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I'm torn here.... one hand Letang is one of the leagues best defencmen, guys like him wanting to come here are rare. However, on the other we have more then enough offensive D on the blueline (Phaneuf, Gardiner, Liles, Rielly, Franson). But if he can be had for a fair deal then....
 
PKForce81 said:
The next few moves will tell me all i need to know about Nonis and the way he works. He already admitted he does things a bit differently from Burkie(aside from being more patient)..It's tiring seeing this team be so close to being good enough and then we take steps back. Depending on what he does i'll know whether i want to tune in next season or not.
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I think the biggest difference is Burke let ego/emotions dictate his moves, he always had to make the grand splash. Wheras Nonis is shrewd yet conservative and will do what's right for the Leafs and not whats right for Mr Nonis.... however that being said the leafs are where there at NOW because of Burke moreso then Nonis.
 
I don't believe Nonis is trading Gardiner for anything other than the number 7 pick from Edmonton. Gardiner showed Nonis a LOT in the playoffs. He showed us all, a lot.

Its another Nonis smoke screen to try and get access to Sean Monahan. He wants a number one center. Why? He needs one, and he was told to get an NHL goaltender and a number one center. Bozak, Colborne, Kadri etc... are number two's and three's most likely. Kadri was looking like a number one then fell off a cliff.

Hope Kadri gets back to that crazy level he attained for most of the regular season.
 
Letang would be a huge upgrade to this team.

Gardiner + Kulemin + 21st for Kris Letang? Yes please.

He is a legit top-pairing defender to play with Phaneuf. Perfect fit.
 
organicsteroid said:
I don't believe Nonis is trading Gardiner for anything other than the number 7 pick from Edmonton. Gardiner showed Nonis a LOT in the playoffs. He showed us all, a lot.

Its another Nonis smoke screen to try and get access to Sean Monahan. He wants a number one center. Why? He needs one, and he was told to get an NHL goaltender and a number one center. Bozak, Colborne, Kadri etc... are number two's and three's most likely. Kadri was looking like a number one then fell off a cliff.

Hope Kadri gets back to that crazy level he attained for most of the regular season.
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If the Leafs don't get Sean Monahan, will you go away?
 
You can only resign one at 7 mill long term. Who would you rather pay 7 mill? Phaneuf or letang? Cuz I think it is an either or scenario. IF letang is brought here I would see phaneuf going to Edmonton. But to me it would have to be for more than the seven and gagner.
 
Hoss said:
You can only resign one at 7 mill long term. Who would you rather pay 7 mill? Phaneuf or letang? Cuz I think it is an either or scenario. IF letang is brought here I would see phaneuf going to Edmonton. But to me it would have to be for more than the seven and gagner.
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Good question! I'd rather resign Phaneuf over Letang, mainly because Letang is a oneway wrecking ball but Phaneuf can play and succeed in all situations for 25-30 mins a game.
 
Pair them together and we have a great top defensive pairing.

Move out Grabovski, Liles and Komisarek. To take another step forward we need to pick up elite talent when we get the chance. Letang is elite.
 
MyNameIsJonas said:
If the Leafs don't get Sean Monahan, will you go away?
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Get on a treadmill, and do yourself a favour. If someone else drafts Monahan before number 7, then Nonis won't be as interested. Colorado might trade for Dion, which is why Patrick Roy feels he can bleat out that he isn't drafting Seth Jones. I applaud that, because I would way, way rather have Nathan Mackinnon than Seth Jones. I don't think Jones is a good as people make him out to be. Might be Victor Hedman all over again. Mackinnon? That is the real deal.
 
organicsteroid said:
Get on a treadmill, and do yourself a favour. If someone else drafts Monahan before number 7, then Nonis won't be as interested. Colorado might trade for Dion, which is why Patrick Roy feels he can bleat out that he isn't drafting Seth Jones. I applaud that, because I would way, way rather have Nathan Mackinnon than Seth Jones. I don't think Jones is a good as people make him out to be. Might be Victor Hedman all over again. Mackinnon? That is the real deal.
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take your meds man...
 
Leafin' said:
Letang would be a huge upgrade to this team.

Gardiner + Kulemin + 21st for Kris Letang? Yes please.

He is a legit top-pairing defender to play with Phaneuf. Perfect fit.
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Seriously?

I really want Letang, but you would give up that many assets for a guy that a team cannot resign??
 
Cojo said:
Seriously?

I really want Letang, but you would give up that many assets for a guy that a team cannot resign??
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I totally agree.. Gardiner, kule and our 1st rounder?
Jesus... Pittsburgh jumps all over that.
If we want to upgrade our defence, you don't need to give away that much. Especially for a guy that has spent many games on the DL in the last two seasons.

Didn't anyone else see what gardiner showed us in the Boston series? That potential is not something I would be willing to give away, along with kulemin who is so fuking undervalued on this board it's frightening. AND our first rounder? No thank you.
 
And lets not forget that Letangs offensive numbers just might be a teeny weenie bit skewed by having Mr Crosby and Mr Malkin on his team.
 
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