bustaheims
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Fanatic said:
Probably just a previously scheduled mid-season state of the union type thing.
Getzlaf and Ryan "in play" according to Bob Murray
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Probably just a previously scheduled mid-season state of the union type thing.
Sarge said:
So you would give up two rom our 2nd line and a top four d to get a guy for the first line. doing that I would rather keep kul because he is one of our top two way players, and has lots of up side. this is why i would toss in mac, and if need be a prospect as well, but not much more, as we dont want to tear up the team for one guy.
bustaheims
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Real_ESPNLeBrun: My guess is that Burke noon presser is to explain decision to waive Colton Orr
DarrenDreger: @Real_ESPNLeBrun. That's what Burke is telling people. Speaks to Burke's respect for Orr.
DarrenDreger: @Real_ESPNLeBrun. That's what Burke is telling people. Speaks to Burke's respect for Orr.
bustaheims
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Erndog said:
Well, yes and no. I mean, the statement from Murray likely came out of a similar mid-season type of press gathering. I imagine most GMs have either met with the press in the past couple days or will be meeting with them in the next couple days.
Sarge said:
agreed...if burke makes this deal its going to hurt a little...there will be guys that will be missed.
Kadri, colborne, gunner, + one of the 3mil(ish) players (grabs, bozak, mac, schenn)
for getz and a filler/salary dump and a low pick or two
I guess if the leafs want to keep either of kadri or colborne they could sub frattin in for either of those guys.
maplesyrup
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nutman said:
We would not be "tearing up the team."
- Aulie replaces Schenn... Also, Gardiner has been a great surprise.
- Frattin/Kadri replaces Kulemin.
- Lombardi/Colborne, heck Bozak (when he returns) replaces Grabo.
This is why you make yourself deep... To make deals like this when they present themselves.
Mack674
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Id like to keep at least one of Kadri or Colbourne, but the rest im okay with if its for Getzlaf.
Id throw Kadri and Bozak easily, the rest I would have to think about.
I really like Grabovski and MacArthur, although I think Mac played well above his head last season but I still like him. Id also like to not decimate the defense by trading Gunnarsson and Schenn. Id probobly trade Schenn over Gunner to be honest.
Kadri, Bozak, MacArthur and Schenn? Is that worth it? Would the ducks take it? Id throw in a pick maybe but Murray said they arent interested in those.... at least so he says.
Unlike previous times in history, the Leafs actually have enough to send to Murray to get the deal done if Burke has to stones (no doubting that) to get the deal done. I hope it doesnt get into a crazy bidding war with other teams or something.
Theres no way in the universe Burke wont be doing everything at his disposal to try and pry Getzlaf out of Anaheim.
Id throw Kadri and Bozak easily, the rest I would have to think about.
I really like Grabovski and MacArthur, although I think Mac played well above his head last season but I still like him. Id also like to not decimate the defense by trading Gunnarsson and Schenn. Id probobly trade Schenn over Gunner to be honest.
Kadri, Bozak, MacArthur and Schenn? Is that worth it? Would the ducks take it? Id throw in a pick maybe but Murray said they arent interested in those.... at least so he says.
Unlike previous times in history, the Leafs actually have enough to send to Murray to get the deal done if Burke has to stones (no doubting that) to get the deal done. I hope it doesnt get into a crazy bidding war with other teams or something.
Theres no way in the universe Burke wont be doing everything at his disposal to try and pry Getzlaf out of Anaheim.
maplesyrup
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Does Burke really need to explain why Colton Orr was waived? Maybe he's explainyng why it took so long? 
Corn Flake
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Sarge said:
Exactly my thoughts.
Plus, Kulemin & Grabbo have more been the 3rd line this year than the 2nd or even the 1st they were last year. That DOES NOT MEAN I think they are junk.. .it means I think others have stepped way up and they have not been as good overall.
Kadri's performance so far shows me he's basically ready to step in, with Frattin right there too, so let him step in and make room. Bozak has been better than Grabbo and between Getzlaf, Connoly and Bozak I'm very comfortable with those guys as the top 3 centres, with Lombardi, Steckel and Boyce right in behind them to boot.
I've noted a few weeks ago where I felt Schenn's ceiling in my mind has dropped and overall I think Franson is the better player-in-the-making. The Leafs have an abundance of d-men for the right side and at some point they need to make a little room there. With Komi coming back and Franson starting to round out now, they are well covered.
Burke will get another part back in the deal as well no doubt as well, which will probably turn into some valuable tool in the bottom six that helps maintain some depth.
maplesyrup
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If I'm Murray I ask Burke for Colborne, Schenn, Kulemin, and a 1st and if I'm Burke, I try to talk Murray out of one of the pieces and into a lesser one.
Corn Flake
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Peter D. said:
Perhaps, but given how horrible they are defensively they are more likely looking to make the key piece of the deal a d-man and try to get something that can fill in up front in the shorter term.
Or, they think they can get both.
maplesyrup
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Peter D. said:
I'm just speculating that Murray would inquire on Colborne (if only to fill a hole at that position.)