Trade Deadline

[cw]

TSN just interviewed Nonis. Nothing happening right now though Nonis said in the last half hour they usually get a flurry of calls

 

[Redleaf]

What a difference a season makes compared to the last 10 years.  Seemed like the Leafs were trading their garbage in exchange for other garbage, hoping the players they bring in will help towards the rebuild.  This time, we're speculating as to who the Leafs may trade for to help boost the roster for a playoff run, but if the Leafs have to give up too much for any player, I would rather see the Leafs do nothing, hold on to their 1st round draft pick in the summer, and try to sign a UFA or two in the summer.

Quite frankly, I feel the pride again of being a Leaf fan, knowing each player on the team played their heart out to try to win every game, and to push for a playoff spot.  Even if the Leafs play .500 the remainder of the season, the Rangers would have to win 10 of their remaining 13 games to surpass the Leafs.

Nonis was just on TSN saying that nothing is brewing so far today. He also said conversation usually picks up in the last half an hour or so before the deadline closes.

This may be the first trade deadline I can remember where I wouldn't be disappointed if the Leafs did absolutely nothing. I know many fans here feel the same.

1 hour to go...

Edit. Sorry cw. Just noticed you already brought up the Nonis interview.

 

[Redleaf]

TSN just interviewed Nonis. Nothing happening right now though Nonis said in the last half hour they usually get a flurry of calls

Could one of those calls be Gillis begging the Leafs to take Luongo?

 

[cw]

What a difference a season makes compared to the last 10 years.  Seemed like the Leafs were trading their garbage in exchange for other garbage, hoping the players they bring in will help towards the rebuild.  This time, we're speculating as to who the Leafs may trade for to help boost the roster for a playoff run, but if the Leafs have to give up too much for any player, I would rather see the Leafs do nothing, hold on to their 1st round draft pick in the summer, and try to sign a UFA or two in the summer.

Quite frankly, I feel the pride again of being a Leaf fan, knowing each player on the team played their heart out to try to win every game, and to push for a playoff spot.  Even if the Leafs play .500 the remainder of the season, the Rangers would have to win 10 of their remaining 13 games to surpass the Leafs.

Nonis was just on TSN saying that nothing is brewing so far today. He also said conversation usually picks up in the last half an hour or so before the deadline closes.

This may be the first trade deadline I can remember where I wouldn't be disappointed if the Leafs did absolutely nothing. I know many fans here feel the same.

1 hour to go...

Edit. Sorry cw. Just noticed you already brought up the Nonis interview.

No sweat.

If Nonis can be taken at his word, and I see no reason why he can't, it's unlikely anything big can happen with the Leafs because cap implications, contract clauses and complexities on a big deal can't get digested quickly.

 

[cw]

TSN just interviewed Nonis. Nothing happening right now though Nonis said in the last half hour they usually get a flurry of calls

Could one of those calls be Gillis begging the Leafs to take Luongo?

"We're starting Schneider because we're trying to prevent Luongo from being injured so he can be moved!!"

I think this Luongo situation is going to end ugly for Gillis.

Tampa just got Bishop from the Sens

 

[Redleaf]

What a difference a season makes compared to the last 10 years.  Seemed like the Leafs were trading their garbage in exchange for other garbage, hoping the players they bring in will help towards the rebuild.  This time, we're speculating as to who the Leafs may trade for to help boost the roster for a playoff run, but if the Leafs have to give up too much for any player, I would rather see the Leafs do nothing, hold on to their 1st round draft pick in the summer, and try to sign a UFA or two in the summer.

Quite frankly, I feel the pride again of being a Leaf fan, knowing each player on the team played their heart out to try to win every game, and to push for a playoff spot.  Even if the Leafs play .500 the remainder of the season, the Rangers would have to win 10 of their remaining 13 games to surpass the Leafs.

Nonis was just on TSN saying that nothing is brewing so far today. He also said conversation usually picks up in the last half an hour or so before the deadline closes.

This may be the first trade deadline I can remember where I wouldn't be disappointed if the Leafs did absolutely nothing. I know many fans here feel the same.

1 hour to go...

Edit. Sorry cw. Just noticed you already brought up the Nonis interview.

No sweat.

If Nonis can be taken at his word, and I see no reason why he can't, it's unlikely anything big can happen with the Leafs because cap implications, contract clauses and complexities on a big deal can't get digested quickly.

Agreed. I really don't see anything substantial going down in the next hour, other than perhaps the slim possibility that Gillis throws up his hands and gives Luongo away for a bag of pucks.

 

[bustaheims]

I think this Luongo situation is going to end ugly for Gillis.

I think a lot of us saw this coming, as well. The rumoured deals Gillis was looking for in the summer were absurd, and the market wasn't going to get better as Luongo got older and wasn't starting. He seriously misplayed a weak hand here, and, if he doesn't do something about it soon, it could play a big part in costing him his job.

 

[BermudaBudsFan]

TSN just interviewed Nonis. Nothing happening right now though Nonis said in the last half hour they usually get a flurry of calls

Could one of those calls be Gillis begging the Leafs to take Luongo?

"We're starting Schneider because we're trying to prevent Luongo from being injured so he can be moved!!"

I think this Luongo situation is going to end ugly for Gillis.

Tampa just got Bishop from the Sens

Makes sense for Stevie Y.  Bolts are not great defensively, but Lindback hasn't performed to the level they had hoped.

 

[BermudaBudsFan]

I think this Luongo situation is going to end ugly for Gillis.

I think a lot of us saw this coming, as well. The rumoured deals Gillis was looking for in the summer were absurd, and the market wasn't going to get better as Luongo got older and wasn't starting. He seriously misplayed a weak hand here, and, if he doesn't do something about it soon, it could play a big part in costing him his job.

I hope it does.  He's a douche.

 

[Deebo]

I think this Luongo situation is going to end ugly for Gillis.

I think a lot of us saw this coming, as well. The rumoured deals Gillis was looking for in the summer were absurd, and the market wasn't going to get better as Luongo got older and wasn't starting. He seriously misplayed a weak hand here, and, if he doesn't do something about it soon, it could play a big part in costing him his job.

Has he added anything of significance to that team in his entire tenure?

Hamhuis maybe?

 

[bustaheims]

Has he added anything of significance to that team in his entire tenure?

Hamhuis maybe?

Garrison, and that's about it.

 

[pmrules]

I think this Luongo situation is going to end ugly for Gillis.

I think a lot of us saw this coming, as well. The rumoured deals Gillis was looking for in the summer were absurd, and the market wasn't going to get better as Luongo got older and wasn't starting. He seriously misplayed a weak hand here, and, if he doesn't do something about it soon, it could play a big part in costing him his job.

Has he added anything of significance to that team in his entire tenure?

Hamhuis maybe?

Jason Garri.....oh wait you said significant..

 

[BermudaBudsFan]

Sens got Conacher for Bishop.  I like that trade for Ottawa.

 

[cw]

Sens got Conacher for Bishop.  I like that trade for Ottawa.

It may work out well for both teams. With Tyler Johnson, apparently TBay said "we can only keep one of the young little guys" and they chose Johnson.

 

[drummond]

Well, I think Nonis did well. Most importantly he has not panicked and did not make any kind of stupid reactionary move sacrificing picks or youngsters. Addind another D-man can never hurt going into playoffs especially if O?Byrne is UFA next season.

 

[nutman]

So far so good. I'm liking the fact Nunis has not made a deal. we are only just testing the playoff waters, so we dont need to spend the farm on any players to try and do a push. I say we go in and let the guys get some experince, then go for it next year. also I like what we have other then we need  stay at home dman.

I agree. I'd be happy with a stay at home 6th D man that can clear the front of the net. if we were to trade Liles i'd be okay with that as well just to make room for Gardiner.

You would be ok to trade Liles? . he has been awsome in our last few games, he looks like the player he was thought to be when we got him. Imo he wouldn't be in any deal. we need to add a stay at home defenceman not get rid of our guys that have got us here. as for all the goalie talk, can you say DUH!!!!!. Our goaltending is just fine.

See it looks like Nunis agreed with me. ;D

 

[Kin]

See it looks like Nunis agreed with me. ;D

I don't know who Nunis is but Dave Nonis spent most of the day trying to add a goaltender so, no, he didn't.

 

[nutman]

See it looks like Nonis agreed with me. ;D

I don't know who Nunis is but Dave Nonis spent most of the day trying to add a goaltender so, no, he didn't.

oops a type o.  you mean the press spent most of the day claiming that.

 

[Kin]

you mean the press spent most of the day claiming that.

No. Jay Feaster confirmed it.

 

[Zee]

What's this about Washington saying they have a press conference that reporters need to be at?  Sounds like a major deal?