Nonis using depth to go shopping....

[Corn Flake]

I read that yesterday.  It doesn't really say anything other than, I guess, the Rangers called us more than once.

I'm more interested in who WE are targetting than who wants to grab one of our excess d-men like Franson.

True... Though I'm wondering if we secured a pick (I have no idea what kind Franson is worth) a package of that pick (and/or others) + a player would entice other teams as much (or more) later on in a much bigger deal than Franson +...

I think anything less than a 1st or a real quality prospect would be a donation of Fransen to another team.

 

[Tigger]

I read that yesterday.  It doesn't really say anything other than, I guess, the Rangers called us more than once.

I'm more interested in who WE are targetting than who wants to grab one of our excess d-men like Franson.

True... Though I'm wondering if we secured a pick (I have no idea what kind Franson is worth) a package of that pick (and/or others) + a player would entice other teams as much (or more) later on in a much bigger deal than Franson +...

I think anything less than a 1st or a real quality prospect would be a donation of Fransen to another team.

I keep thinking of Burke's 'big game' trade mentality, he'll be looking for whatever he needs to that end, which may be nothing at this point ( ie, a bird in the hand ).

 

[Corn Flake]

I read that yesterday.  It doesn't really say anything other than, I guess, the Rangers called us more than once.

I'm more interested in who WE are targetting than who wants to grab one of our excess d-men like Franson.

True... Though I'm wondering if we secured a pick (I have no idea what kind Franson is worth) a package of that pick (and/or others) + a player would entice other teams as much (or more) later on in a much bigger deal than Franson +...

I think anything less than a 1st or a real quality prospect would be a donation of Fransen to another team.

I keep thinking of Burke's 'big game' trade mentality, he'll be looking for whatever he needs to that end, which may be nothing at this point ( ie, a bird in the hand ).

True, but I think he may have seen the light a bit on draft picks this past year, and I don't think they want to risk disturbing what has been some good team chemistry to this point. 

I think the days of lineup gutting trades are done, unless something can't refuse comes along.  At least, while this team is still showing it will hang in the playoff mix.

 

[Tigger]

True, but I think he may have seen the light a bit on draft picks this past year, and I don't think they want to risk disturbing what has been some good team chemistry to this point. 

I think the days of lineup gutting trades are done, unless something can't refuse comes along.  At least, while this team is still showing it will hang in the playoff mix.

Yeah, that too. Burke's claim of a short leash on success is probably about the same length right now.

 

[Bonsixx]

A little off topic, but also a little on topic:

Anyone not satisfied with Monster as the #2, any interest in Scott Clemmensen? Looks like rookie Jacob Markstrom has made him more than redundant in Florida and he'd probably come cheap.

I'm not advocating the move, just putting it out there, as it appears Clemm will be on the block.

 

[Bonsixx]

A little off topic, but also a little on topic:

Anyone not satisfied with Monster as the #2, any interest in Scott Kulemensen? Looks like rookie Jacob Markstrom has made him more than redundant in Florida and he'd probably come cheap.

I'm not advocating the move, just putting it out there, as it appears Kulem will be on the block.

Oh not being able to type C l e m m e n s e n...

 

[bustaheims]

A little off topic, but also a little on topic:

Anyone not satisfied with Monster as the #2, any interest in Scott Kulemensen? Looks like rookie Jacob Markstrom has made him more than redundant in Florida and he'd probably come cheap.

I'm not advocating the move, just putting it out there, as it appears Kulem will be on the block.

I see what you did there.

 

[bustaheims]

It was done for him...

I see what was done there, Clem.

 

[buds50]

From LeBrun

Leafs' trade talk

The Leafs' newfound depth, especially on defense, has the club working the phones to see if there's any interest in some of their players. Defenseman Carl Gunnarsson and center Tyler Bozak are among the names that have been discussed, but as of Wednesday, we're told nothing was close with any team. The Leafs could also start the season with eight defensemen on their roster.

I know Burke has to do his best to get numbers down, but I don't really like the Bozak talk. Now maybe Bozak would fetch something of value, but, he could also turn out to be a long lasting quality player for us as well. Personally, I would rather we wait an see what we have in him. It all depends on what is offered of course, but with his solid rookie numbers, he could turn out to be one of those players that leaves here and blossoms somewhere else and I wouldn't like that. This could be the Turris/ Bozak rumour they're talking about, but I thought I would mention it, because it's coming straight from LeBrun.

Gunnarsson on the other hand may be the guy that the organization deems expendable, with the contract of Komisarek not being movable at this point and the emergence of young Gardiner. I think I'm okay with that, but obviously, my first choice to leave would be Komisarek. We could get a good pick for Carl I think, but maybe Burke is looking to package in order to land a bigger fish, we'll have to wait and see.

BB...YOU NEED TO GET JEFF CARTER  ..... whatever it takes ,im reading he has asked for a trade out of columbus. we have missed him a cpl times thnx to sundin and kaberle not leaving at the time.i think its imperative you aquire him this time !!!!

 

[Tigger]

Spbrained my damage, thx.

 

[groundskeeper willie]

Elliotte Friedman seems to think Kadri is being scouted heavily by other teams and he may be a chip Burke is dangling in a trade.

At least he is playing well right now. I honestly can't see where he projects into the lineup in the next few years, so he is probably a good piece to use. As we all know, the team needs big skilled players, not another small skilled one.

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/opinion/2011/12/carlyles-vaction-is-over-30-thoughts.html

 

[maplesyrup]

Keeping Kadri out of the equation here, would anyone consider buying low on Penner right now? He's a UFA this summer so I'm thinking that + his performance this year probably means he could be had on the cheap.

 

[bustaheims]

Keeping Kadri out of the equation here, would anyone consider buying low on Penner right now? He's a UFA this summer so I'm thinking that + his performance this year probably means he could be had on the cheap.

Where does he really fit in, though? The similar players on the roster right now are performing as well or better at a better salary. Outside of being big, he doesn't provide any upgrade.

 

[Kin]

At least he is playing well right now. I honestly can't see where he projects into the lineup in the next few years, so he is probably a good piece to use.

Right now this team badly needs some consistent secondary scoring. I wouldn't rule out Kadri being able to fill that void at some point.

As for trading him, as always, it depends on the return.

 

[maplesyrup]

Keeping Kadri out of the equation here, would anyone consider buying low on Penner right now? He's a UFA this summer so I'm thinking that + his performance this year probably means he could be had on the cheap.

Where does he really fit in, though? The similar players on the roster right now are performing as well or better at a better salary. Outside of being big, he doesn't provide any upgrade.

In front of the net would be a good spot... I don't know. Lupul is power forward(ish) but I think Penner could (BIG COULD) bring something that to the table we don't already have.  - Might help us a little in tougher too. I think those Boston games showed us we're lacking in that dept.

 

[maplesyrup]

Here's a proposal... Would anyone consider dealing Lombardi for Penner straight up?

 

[Kin]

In front of the net would be a good spot... I don't know. Lupul is power forward(ish) but I think Penner could (BIG COULD) bring something that to the table we don't already have.  - Might help us a little in tougher too. I think those Boston games showed us we're lacking in that dept.

In what world did I wake up in where Dustin Penner is considered tough?

 

[bustaheims]

In front of the net would be a good spot... I don't know. Lupul is power forward(ish) but I think Penner could (BIG COULD) bring something that to the table we don't already have.  - Might help us a little in tougher too. I think those Boston games showed us we're lacking in that dept.

I don't know. Offence hasn't really been a major issue for this team. What they need are players that are more defensively responsible, and I don't believe that's an area where Penner would be of any help.

 

[maplesyrup]

In front of the net would be a good spot... I don't know. Lupul is power forward(ish) but I think Penner could (BIG COULD) bring something that to the table we don't already have.  - Might help us a little in tougher too. I think those Boston games showed us we're lacking in that dept.

In what world did I wake up in where Dustin Penner is considered tough?

He's not?

 

[Deebo]

At least he is playing well right now. I honestly can't see where he projects into the lineup in the next few years, so he is probably a good piece to use.

Right now this team badly needs some consistent secondary scoring. I wouldn't rule out Kadri being able to fill that void at some point.

As for trading him, as always, it depends on the return.

They also need primary scoring since Kessel is in a slump.