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Fraser to Edmonton

Gleason really made Fraser expendable.  Good trade for the Leafs clearing cap space, and potentially some assets down the road. 

I wish Fraser the best of luck in Edmonton.
 
http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/teemu_hartikainen/

"... he will likely make his living in a bottom six role, where his endless energy and physical style of play will make him an effective player and a pain to play against."

Sounds like Hartikainen's got the 'gusto' the Leafs brass so adamantly cherish.
 
Hartikainen in the research I have pulled up was highly regarded by Edmonton fans and I saw him play in Phoenix and he did stand out with his play in that game.  I think he has a bit of upside. Perhaps if they trade Kuliman (which I hope they don't do) he would fit that role. 
Or you could have Hartikainen and Komorov as wingers on a finn line
 
Frank E said:
In hindsight, that Gleason trade is looking better and better.
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Gleason gets full marks for me.  He slayed the Fraser beast.  I wish Fraser the best.  Last year, as a 3rd line defender he was for the most part, fine.  He's a 6th/7th/8th defenseman at his best, but with any sort of lower body injury becomes far too slow to play in the NHL.

If he has been getting healthier with time off and gets paired up with a speedy defenseman I think he could still have a bit of a career.  He was just too slow to be of any use.  You really couldn't call him out as a player who didn't try hard and compete for the team.  Character-wise he is good, and maybe that's something that the Edmonton Oilers need right now too.

Teemu Hartikainen - Drafted 6th round #163 overall in 2008
6'1"" - 215 lbs  Left Handed shot

Born in Kuopio, Finland.  Is regarded as a mediocre skater who plays very physical and is very active in front of the net and fighting for pucks in the corner.  Considered a strong energy player.  Limited offensive skill with the puck for NHL level hockey.

6G 7A 13P in 53 career NHL games
45G 66A 111P in 164 career AHL games
13G 14A 27P in 43 KHL games this year

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Just as a bit of a comparison

Leo Komarov - Drafted in the 6th round #180 overall in 2006
5'10" 187lbs - Left handed shot
 
I think Fraser not being very good made Fraser expendable, he was scratched in the 8 games prior to the trade, got back in for 1 game and was a scratch for next 11, then got traded.
 
I thought Fraser was fine up until his injury this season.  He's been a bit of a pylon ever since.  I hope he can recover from whatever seems to be lingering around.

I agree that a pick would have been nice, but this will do.
 
bustaheims said:
Potvin29 said:
The more I read of it, it's pretty much nothing (as Mirtle says).
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Honestly, if either of them become an NHL player, this is a big win for the Leafs. Heck, just getting rid of the ~$450K remaining from Fraser cap hit is a win. I don't have high hopes for Hartikainen, but, if he decides to come back, we might be surprised.
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Yup the cap space and the roster spot are the biggest wins in this deal.  Put the two prospects in the cupobard and don't hold your breath, but you never know.. they could amount to something.  Hartikainen has potential.
 
Zee said:
Eakins really likes Fraser I guess.
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Eakins likes everything from his Marlies team of 2 years ago. I think he's trying to re-assemble it as depth under Hall/Hopkins/Eberle.

Not a good idea.
 
I was really rooting for Fraser.  I enjoyed his play last year and, lest anyone forget, he was receiving praise earlier this year after he returned to the lineup after starting the year hurt.  Then, after the subsequent injury, he returned to struggle terribly. 

He seems like a bright, articulate, and overall good guy.  Great chance for him to start fresh with a change of scenery and under a coach he played well for before.
 
I guess I was one of the few people on this board that liked what Fraser brought the team, from a toughness perspective.. But I beleive that Gleason brings more to the table, and is an upgrade in that position.
 
Corn Flake said:
Zee said:
Eakins really likes Fraser I guess.
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Eakins likes everything from his Marlies team of 2 years ago. I think he's trying to re-assemble it as depth under Hall/Hopkins/Eberle.

Not a good idea.
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Oh, I think it's a great idea....for the Leafs.

What else can we ship their way??
 
RedLeaf said:
Corn Flake said:
Zee said:
Eakins really likes Fraser I guess.
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Eakins likes everything from his Marlies team of 2 years ago. I think he's trying to re-assemble it as depth under Hall/Hopkins/Eberle.

Not a good idea.
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Oh, I think it's a great idea....for the Leafs.

What else can we ship their way??
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They'll target Matt Frattin next to reassemble that Marlies team.  Unfortunately we don't have all those Eakins-marlies lying around any longer.
 
From David Alter...

Claude Loiselle says the #Leafs will likely be making some more moves ahead of the Olympic break to accommodate guys coming off LTIR
 
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