MyNameIsJonas
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Makes no sense to me.
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Makes no sense to me.
PKForce81
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Same..but i don't think it will be all the names..One of Gardiner/Rielly(hurts i know but depending on who's coming back i might be ok with it)...Maybe 2 of Grabo/Lupul/Kadri. I"m hoping for a Duchene, Tavares type players...either of those would be more than ok with me..I just hope it's not an older (30+) player.
PKForce81
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Yup. Exactly why i'm hoping it's a young premium talent..With the list of what we are giving up above, i'm pretty sure we can get something very good back.
Aardvarkmayhem
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Nonis style seems to involve trading many B-assets for an A-one over giving up any of the elite talent: Luongo trade, Phaneuf trade, Bernier trade.
If he's going to trade the Leafs elite talent, especially the young elite talent of the Leafs, I'd expect he'd be getting elite talent in return.
If he's going to trade the Leafs elite talent, especially the young elite talent of the Leafs, I'd expect he'd be getting elite talent in return.
number17
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Yes, and I like that about Nonis.
It is much easier to find good talent in abundance than to find the 1 elite talent ...
Pronger84
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I heard it was Kulemin/1st rounder/top prospect for Letang.... Gardiner isn't a prospect, I'm betting it's Rielly. I honestly don't know about this, I'm not saying the guys not a sick player but he's boostered by playing with Crosby/Malkin/Neal/Iginla I feel if he comes here his numbers wont be as good and his defence will take a bit of a header. On the other hand, I mean how often does an above average player in his prime want to come here..... this is a once in a life time chance.
LeafOfFaith
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Obviously, they'd give Grabovski away for free.
Reilly, I'm sure they'd trade for a top 5 pick this year.
Kadri really disappointed down the stretch and in the playoffs, while Gardiner has so much hype that maybe they think they can get way more than he's worth.
Lupul doesn't make much sense, except that he's injury prone and they're tired of not seeing him play a full season.
There would have to be huge names coming back if any of the latter four were traded.
cmaleski2
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Not that there is anything behind this....but if the Canes offered the Leafs Jeff Skinner for Dion Phaneuf (with trimmings added on both sides) does anyone think that would fly? We are kicking around ways for the Canes to save their horrible D on the Canes board and there are no good solutions that don't involve trading Skinner or the #5 overall pick.
PKForce81
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I would welcome him in a heartbeat. Down low he would help quite a bit as he's very shifty..Has great speed and shot as well. For Dion though..It's a bit pricey but i'm not totally against trading him. We're deep on the back anyways...would have to go trade for a top 4 guy once again.
Pronger84
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I think it would depend on if we have someone who can take over Dion's role of playing 25-30 effective mins a game. If we get Letang or if Gardiner shows he can take the next step, then I think a deal could be made out between the two clubs.
BITTER BUD
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TSN (Dreger), just mentioned Nonis is set to address the media this afternoon.
Anyone know what thats all about?
Anyone know what thats all about?
Pronger84
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I'm gonna guess that he's going to announce the new coach for the Marlies, I doubt its to announce a trade for Letang but ya never know though.
JaysCyYoung
Legend
I'm a tremendous Double Dion fan, but if the Leafs could acquire a prodigiously talented York Region boy like Skinny in return... I would have to think long and hard about it.
From Carolina's perspective that could make a lot of sense too: between Pitkanen and Phaneuf you would have two 25+ minute per game stalwarts and could probably rotate through only two pairings the whole game. :lol
Pronger84
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I'm a big believer in defence wins you championships, and Dion is a key cog here. For us to give him up, there needs to be a guy to play Dion's spot, not neccesialry his role but play 25-30 effective minutes, otherwise losing Dion with no replacment would sting badly for the Leafs.
I have nothing against Skinner, guys a solid player and I love his speed, so yes if we get someone to replace Dion I'd do the trade straight up in a heartbeat.
I have nothing against Skinner, guys a solid player and I love his speed, so yes if we get someone to replace Dion I'd do the trade straight up in a heartbeat.
zeke
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I would lose it if the Leafs made that trade.
Kid had a nice big rookie year riding shotgun with Staal, but he's been on a steady decline since (65pt pace to 55pt pace to 45pt pace) and is not nearly fast enough to make up for his lack of size. Even worse, he's already starting have a hard time staying healthy.
Yes, he does have some upside beyond the 50ishpt one dimensional 2nd line winger he's been since that rookie season, but that is not worth a #1 dman in his prime, and we'd be a much worse team for having made that deal.
MyNameIsJonas
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Skinner isn't a center...I don't get that one.
Rumpleforeskin
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Leafs presser for Bernier signing? So far just a hallway
Volcanologist
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Even if he was, I wouldn't trade phaneuf for a C with that resume of production.