Comments on: More Jackets / Leafs trade Talk

By: TmLeafan

TmLeafan — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:56:52 +0000

I think it all depends on whether Burke and his scouts really have their eye on a player that could go in the mid first round. If they do then I think he will move Kaberle for that pick and maybe a decent prospect/later pick. I will admit that I dont know a lot about this draft but if Burke does have his eye on a player in the first round, history tells us he will get his guy.

If not then the possibilities become more interesting. He could be packaged like you said for a major piece like Neal or Ryan although I think this scenario doesnt seem as likely.

By: 93killer93

93killer93 — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:48:13 +0000

If the Leafs can get the 12th pick i'd like to see them take Nick Bjugstad. 6'5'' 200lbs. He put up 29 goals and 60 points in 25 games.

By: leafmeister

leafmeister — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:50:39 +0000

If Anaheim wants Kaberle, then the 12 will be a must. Burke would much sooner keep Kaberle than trade him for a late pick. Unless they throw in two top notch prospects with the 29.

I would take 12, Palmieri, and a 3rd, or 29, Spisa, Palmieri. If they wouldnt go as high as either of those, than I would take my business elsewhere.

By: TheLeafNation91

TheLeafNation91 — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:46:49 +0000

Also, I guess he kind of put Edmonton in last place

By: TheLeafNation91

TheLeafNation91 — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:43:07 +0000

Im Guessing Anaheim as they took Blakes contract, which I'm thinking we all thought would be plagued with for years to come, bvut somehow he convinces them to take Blake and Toskala (which we did not need at all) for a struggling but accomplished, proven veteran(who really picked it up in TO. Only 6 mil for one seaosn to deal with)

By: TheLeafNation91

TheLeafNation91 — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:39:43 +0000

True! Like I said, the next years pick is what im worried about...

But then again I think Burke will do whatever he can do so it doesn't get to that point...

I really don't think they will be as A) Phaneuf did bring a lot of leadership which is why they tore it up in the last few months, B) Goaltending is more solid then having Toskala, also Gustavsson was improving and C) As shown and I think youn might agree, the East is a really weak conference with it potentially getting weaker with New Jersey maybe starting to falter and Washington might lose a key player or two. It's not like we have to worrry about already solid teams and upstart young teams like the West does.

By: KingCanada

KingCanada — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:25:22 +0000

Well I understand they want to re-sign Stammer but until they figure out their financial situation I dont think itll happen until then. Arent they up for sale or something? If anything I could see them making a huge splash trading Lecavalier for a King's ransom and then be able to re-sign Stammer.

Id also prefer the 12 + Palmieri but who knows if Anaheim is willing to deal? Palmieri apparently is a very good agitator...sounds like a Burke guy...I just hope if we trade with them eigther Palmieri or Sbisa is included.

With the 12th pick it would also be nice to see Burke move up a lil bit and draft Niederreiter who is also quite the agitator...

Imagine how annoying it would be to play vs Phaneuf, Kadri, Niederreiter, Palmieri, Orr, Komiserak ect within a couple years!

By: lafleur10

lafleur10 — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:58:45 +0000

wow he's not gochar never will be (he couldn't tie gonchars' skates) he will never be mentioned in the same breath or should be mentioned in the same breath as lidsrom (a first ballot hall of famer)he's not a difference maker period whether the leafs would've been good or bad! he wasn't when they had that little bit of success in 1994-2000 ! and he certianly isn't now he can be mentioned in the same group as matts sundin,brian mcacbe, alex poinkarovsky,darcy tucker,nik antropov ....etc, as those guys don't and never will have a championship or winning pedigree or desire to have been winners! he's comfortble playing in a stagnent and losing enivornment and is use to it and welcomes it he has become comfortable playing there and doesn't care if he ever wins a championship!i glad you think kaberle is elite because your the only 1 no experts will consider him that!carle is a star as you said but he's a very good top 4 defenceman i don't think he'll be traded for a shit package ........but he won't bring you the type of return you guys are expecting because...
a) he's 32 and on the back end of his career
b) he's only got 1 year left and that will hinder the return you get because alot of teams aren't going to be prepared to get that much up especially if they know that kaberle will walk away or if they can't negoicate an extension because if he leaves that team they would be out a pp q.b. and that package no smart gm will give those assests for himif he had 3-4 years left you could and would probably net that kind of return! everything burke gets you guys won't be worthless in the package btu everything isn't going to be jeff carter and a 1st r.d pick either !

By: Boston_Bruins

Boston_Bruins — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:57:06 +0000

Ha seriously retool, and on defense of all places? They finished first in goals against two years ago and second last year. Yeah it was an epic collapse but maybe something as simple as stripping the "C" from Chara and giving it to Bergeron would be enough. There are ways for the Bruins to land one of the 3 biggest defensemen without giving up Seguin or Hall anyways.

By: Boston_Bruins

Boston_Bruins — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:53:14 +0000

Boston's depth on defense is actually pretty solid. With Seidenberg supposed to sign soon, and Boychuk saying he wants to come back you have: Chara, Seidenberg, Wideman, Boychuk, Ference, Hunwick, Alexandrov for next year. And that's assuming they don't find room for Stuart (if the cap goes up he might be back anyways though).