Didn't want to derail the trade specific talk about Enroth ...
Right now? No.
However, it's kind of a culture shock. I'm sure everyone agrees that Kari once stood atop a large pedestal for this team... and that pedestal has certainly come crashing down over the past few months.
Talking about Phaneuf is fun and all, but there is a realistic shot that Toronto could wait until the summer.
I got crap for this, but Kari Lehtonen still makes the most sense as a salary dump for Toronto. Another report came out today that the Leafs are shopping both Reimer and Bernier.
If they want to get the move value out of Phaneuf without retaining salary, they'll take a salary dump back. Kari would be a fine option for them during the rebuild. In two years they could easily move him in the final year of his contract ... especially at the deadline potentially.
If they aren't happy with their guys, unless they think Niemi is a long term solution ... there aren't starters out there this summer. Kari would be a decent, temporary stop gap and a means to get close to real value for Phaneuf.
If we're going to add the guy ... I'd love for it to happen sooner rather than later just to get it over with. That eliminates Kari as an option. I just don't think Nill would dump him right this moment in season. If you can't do that though ... it does open an interesting door.