Nonis using depth to go shopping....

[bustaheims]

A thought occurred to me the other day, and, as unlikely as moving Komisarek's contract may be, I thought I'd put it out there any ways.

Rumour has it, the Islanders are looking for help on their blueline. When Komisarek was a UFA, the rumour was the final two teams he was considering were the Leafs and the Islanders. Komisarek's from the area, so, there's definitely a possibility they are on the list of teams he's willing to be traded to, while, at the same time, there's also the indication that Snow was interested in adding him to their blueline in the not so distant past. The Islanders definitely have the cap space to add Komisarek (whether or not they have the actual dollars is certainly open for debate). On top of that, if there's any GM in the league that I can see taking on a contract like Komisarek's, it's Garth Snow. Obviously, I wouldn't be expecting much/anything of value in return should any deal go down there (though, with Burke and Snow involved in the deal, you never know), but, if ever there was a possibility to move Komisarek, the Islanders seem like the most likely destination. I doubt anything happens here, but, I just wanted to put my thoughts out there.

 

[Rebel_1812]

I agree on Komi.  It seems to me Burke is building up the guy because he wants to trade him for something like he did with Tosk and Beau and even that little rat guy.  What was his name?  It was like Blake or something and if memory serves he robbed JFJ blind.

 

[maplesyrup]

Trade

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

Trade

Tank Nation resurrected! 

 

[sneakyray]

Trade

Tank Nation resurrected!

this loss tonight does kind of feel like the loss to the canucks on saturday night a few years ago when burke blew up the team on sunday morning trading half the team for phaneuf and the other half for giguere.

 

[maplesyrup]

Tank Nation resurrected!

... and who better to do it than Gary Oldman?

Edit: Though I'm thinking more of a shake-up then a tank.

 

[Zee]

What a horrible effort tonight. I can't even begin to understand how they weren't going extra hard all game. This wasn't Columbus coming in where you have no motivation to beat, half the crowd was in Habs jerseys. You would think the Leafs players would respond and play their hearts out. I really hope Burke pulls the trigger on SOMETHING. I don't have any issue with breaking up any perceived "chemistry" these guys have. They have none.

 

[hockeyfan1]

What a horrible effort tonight. I can't even begin to understand how they weren't going extra hard all game. This wasn't Columbus coming in where you have no motivation to beat, half the crowd was in Habs jerseys. You would think the Leafs players would respond and play their hearts out. I really hope Burke pulls the trigger on SOMETHING. I don't have any issue with breaking up any perceived "chemistry" these guys have. They have none.

Consistency, my dear Watson, is something they don't have.

 

[Rebel_1812]

Trade

Tank Nation resurrected!

this loss tonight does kind of feel like the loss to the canucks on saturday night a few years ago when burke blew up the team on sunday morning trading half the team for phaneuf and the other half for giguere.

I would say the keepers on the team are Kessel, Phaneuf, Schenn and Kadri in that order.  Everyone else I wouldn't miss.

 

[Zee]

Trade

Tank Nation resurrected!

this loss tonight does kind of feel like the loss to the canucks on saturday night a few years ago when burke blew up the team on sunday morning trading half the team for phaneuf and the other half for giguere.

I would say the keepers on the team are Kessel, Phaneuf, Schenn and Kadri in that order.  Everyone else I wouldn't miss.

I don't know what people see in Schenn. I would not miss him at all. Gunnarson is the main part of the defensive d-man.

 

[Courtnall]

I just read that Burke said he was in Chicago. My brother is a big Blackhawks fan and he said Chicago had a few scouts at the game last night. I have no sources other then hearsay, but take it for what it's worth. Maybe I should have posted this in the rumors category but Burke did tweet he was in Chicago during the AHL outdoor game.

 

[bustaheims]

Like many of us, I'm getting antsy expecting a trade, but, at this point, I wouldn't be expecting anything significant until after the All Star break. So, at least that's another week until the trade everyone's been waiting for might happen.

 

[Zee]

Screw Burke that's what I say. Maybe it's all the booze talking cause I'm half hammered from Chinese New Year but I'm expecting another non playoff year. Can't wait to hear all the excuses Burke pulls out this time and how "upset" he is Leafs didn't make it again.

 

[the dingo ate my baby]

I like Komisarek- but on this speculation about other teams being interested- I can't imagine there's a team that actually covets that contract (unless they have a similar contract to dump).

 

[Madferret]

I wonder if Patrick Kane is available.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Screw Burke that's what I say. Maybe it's all the booze talking cause I'm half hammered from Chinese New Year but I'm expecting another non playoff year. Can't wait to hear all the excuses Burke pulls out this time and how "upset" he is Leafs didn't make it again.

I think it would really stick it to Burke if you protested his tenure by refusing to post about the Leafs for a whole week.  It'll be like your own personal Wikipedia blackout.

Thus, I do not expect a reply to this post.

 

[armche123]

I wonder if Patrick Kane is available.

Apparently he feels that his team doesn't appreciate him as he would like them to... that's what I heard...

 

[Madferret]

I wonder if Patrick Kane is available.

Apparently he feels that his team doesn't appreciate him as he would like them to... that's what I heard...

Yeah I've heard more than a few disparaging things about him - he sounds like a little pain in the ass.

 

[Madferret]

Screw Burke that's what I say. Maybe it's all the booze talking cause I'm half hammered from Chinese New Year but I'm expecting another non playoff year. Can't wait to hear all the excuses Burke pulls out this time and how "upset" he is Leafs didn't make it again.

I think it would really stick it to Burke if you protested his tenure by refusing to post about the Leafs for a whole week.  It'll be like your own personal Wikipedia blackout.

Thus, I do not expect a reply to this post.

Online petitions are far more effective these days.

 

[Rebel_1812]

Trade

Tank Nation resurrected!

this loss tonight does kind of feel like the loss to the canucks on saturday night a few years ago when burke blew up the team on sunday morning trading half the team for phaneuf and the other half for giguere.

I would say the keepers on the team are Kessel, Phaneuf, Schenn and Kadri in that order.  Everyone else I wouldn't miss.

I don't know what people see in Schenn. I would not miss him at all. Gunnarson is the main part of the defensive d-man.

Schenn has everything Gunnarson has and he brings a physical element which Gunnarson lacks.