Comments on: Burke ready to deal

By: glotz_99

glotz_99 — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:32:38 +0000

what if a deal with komisarek going the other way were on the table, tell me you wouldnt make that trade.

By: LeafsFTW17

LeafsFTW17 — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:13:38 +0000

Ahh typo, I meant to say PK. Yes, cammy is great on the PP but I don't think you'll see him much on the PK with calgary.

By: dumbassdoorman

dumbassdoorman — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:17:54 +0000

Outside of Connolly, he does have the highest upside….just can't stay healthy

By: reinjosh

reinjosh — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:41:39 +0000

To be fair this trade does leave the getting rid of high price players option open.

I could see Gauthier going for a quick retool. Grab a high pick in the upcoming draft, maybe sell of a few pieces and go into next year hoping for a better outcome. it could be done.

By: reinjosh

reinjosh — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:39:43 +0000

Uh yeah you will. Cammalleri is a beautiful PP option. In fact both Bourque and Cammalleri see almost equal special teams time (both saw PK time on their respective teams). In terms of offensive skill, Cammalleri is a definite upgrade.

It's an interesting trade. I would agree that this probably signals they never had the intention to go into sell mode.

Both teams got what they needed. Cammalleri gives the Flames some much needed skill in their top 6, and Bourque gives the Canadiens cap space and mcuh needed size. It has potential for both teams, but also has ptoential downside.

By: reinjosh

reinjosh — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:35:16 +0000

How many times is this Brassard rumor going to come up? In what world does getting him make any sense for the Leafs? He isn't an upgrade on any of the three (Bozak, Connolly, Grabovski). It just doesn't make any sense and for the life of me I can't figure out why it keeps popping up.

By: thisgamewelose

thisgamewelose — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:34:29 +0000

Personally, I would love to get Franson on the Rangers. The one thing they've lacked for years is the ability to get quick point shots...that actually get through. I love the team, but I hate how they get the puck at the point and do nothing with it....nobody tries to blast it right away.

Unfortunately, I feel like the asking price for Franson might not be worth his value.

By: blaze

blaze — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:52:10 +0000

I don`t want to give up much to help our playoff chances this year. Getting in is the goal, anything past that is gravvy. Any moves should still be beneficial to the long term.

First line center is the top priority, after that grabbing young top notch talent such as a JVR would be a good second option. If no deals like this are available or two pricey then you can add a piece but only if it`s cheap.

I would pay up to a second for Pahlsson but no more than that for playoff help. Our best prospects and first round pick are untouchable for guys that won`t be here for the long haul.

Pahlsson would look nice centering a shutdown line though, MacArthur-Pahlsson-Armstrong, I like it.

By: Steven_Leafs

Steven_Leafs — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:44:29 +0000

yeah I heard that rumor too, doubt it happens but definitely would be an interesting swap.

By: blaze

blaze — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:37:45 +0000

Gunnarson is a guy not getting the respect he deserves. I`m not against trading him and I`m sure I`ve put him in a mock trade or two. I`m sure his percieved value hasn`t caught up with his actual value which is why I`d be somewhat hesistant.

Gunnarson is second in ice time on the Leafs this year behind only Phaneuf and in the last few weeks he has been the ice time leader quite a few nights. He is the Leafs best two way defender plays a rock solid quiet sort of game at both ends. Clearly a Wilson favorite Gunnar eats up lots of crucial minutes in the 3rd period. A real gem for a 7th round pick.