Comments on: Roberts and Bertuzzi to Toronto?

By: I-BE-LEAF

I-BE-LEAF — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:41:35 +0000

oh, I didn't realize his no-trade kicked in like that. Thanks! That's great news to me because Kaberle is easily one of the elite quarterback-style defensemen in the NHL and I would hate to ever lose him. Makes me proud to know that he was drafted by the Leafs too. "Leafs scouting sucks... blah, blah, blah"

I hope you are wrong about McCabe and his level of defensive ability. Typically, defensemen come into their prime between 29 and 36 which gives him time to mature as a player. I try to remind myself that it has only been a couple years since his can-opener trick became penalized which took away from his game. Playing with Colaiacovo should give him an opportunity to work on some of his flaws. The sense of urgency to play an all-around better d-game should grow due to decreased ice time and the change of partner's playing style.

Again it seems we are at another impass regarding Tucker so I will agree to disagree. I do understand no-trade clauses can be a huge detriment to a team, especially in the age of the cap, but it impresses me to see a club stick behind their heart and soul. Perhaps I simply miss the days when teams held onto their stars through thick and thin.

Thanks for the debate, 92-93. I've enjoyed it greatly.
Leafs rule!!!

By: I-BE-LEAF

I-BE-LEAF — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:31:12 +0000

Actually, what everyone knows on this board, McChild, is that you are without manners, petty, and feeble minded. Grow up.

By: LeafsrGods

LeafsrGods — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:11:50 +0000

Nice speculation

By: Afroman7

Afroman7 — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:34:50 +0000

STRUGGLING? hes got a point a game basically

By: BieksaForMVP

BieksaForMVP — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:08:34 +0000

HOLY SHIT!!!! That was actually something that was said on TV. I'm impressed. I've never heard him say something true.

By: ian_strat

ian_strat — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:26:31 +0000

tucker turned down a four year deal from toronto yesterday

By: ian_strat

ian_strat — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:26:26 +0000

tucker turned down a four year deal from toronto yesterday

By: Superman4452

Superman4452 — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:18:29 +0000

Thats alot of picks and young players to give up on for old/injured players taht may not be healthy, especially for a team that may not make the playoffs. sure, u might get to the second or god forbid the third round, but ur not winning the cup or conference and therefore uve done what quinn did for years. sacrifice the future for one extra round. if that round is the cup, then what a waste

By: ty656789

ty656789 — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:15:52 +0000

why would the leafs also give them a 2nd AND 3rd round pick for a player who is at the end of his career, left T.O. for more money and deserted the fans once already who barely plays a game and Bertuzzi who is a rental player at this point. There is no guarantee that the team who gets him will sign him. That is assuming that he is going to be able to come back and be healthy. If they want Bertuzzi, they can get him and give up nothing but space on the salary cap in the off season. These "what i would do if I was GM" comments that people add are ludacris. That is why none of you idiots are an NHL GM. NOBODY CARES WHAT YOU WOULD DO BECAUSE YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING. The only reason I read this was because I thought it was actually A TRADE RUMOR like this site is meant for.

By: 92-93

92-93 — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:12:17 +0000

yes he does. it kicked in July 1st ... hence why the leafs had to trade him before july 1st ... i wont do the research for you - but he does have a no-trade clause.

i am not anti-McCabe by any means. or Tucker for that matter. but i want my team to mature and grow and McCabe has evolved but i dont think he is going to get any better than he already is. he just makes boneheaded decisions and he does it often. the good news is that he isnt getting as much ice time now he is on the 2nd tier with Coliacovo.

i simply disagree with your assessments of Tucker. i like the player, i like his style (even though he is terrible defensively in his own end). But he is not worth a no-trade clause. i mean, do other leaf fans not get what i am saying about this. do you realize how rare a no-trade clause actually is?