FA/Trade Thread 14-15 Season V.22, 1 Days to TDD, Anything is possible.

[hockeywiz542]

The Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur joins Macko & Cauz to discuss how even in a salary cap world, the Leafs are still able to outspend other teams.

http://iphone.tsn.ca/tsnpodcasts/mc_arthur_feb27.mp3

 

[613Leafer]

Surprised Panik hasn't been talked about or traded

Why would we trade him? He's an RFA, not a UFA. He'll likely be getting more icetime next season, PP time, etc. And should get an opportunity to become a regular top 6-9 winger for us.

He'll be on a cheap contract, he has size/skill, and is a lot better defensively than expected when we picked him up. No reason to move him for a mid-round pick, which is all we'd get for him.

 

[Leaf Army]

Surprised Panik hasn't been talked about or traded

He's young, cheap and still under team control past this season. Not really a typical deadline kind of guy.

 

[Swayze*]

Why would we trade him? He's an RFA, not a UFA. He'll likely be getting more icetime next season, PP time, etc. And should get an opportunity to become a regular top 6-9 winger for us.

He'll be on a cheap contract, he has size/skill, and is a lot better defensively than expected when we picked him up. No reason to move him for a mid-round pick, which is all we'd get for him.

thought he was a ufa

makes sense

 

[dubplatepressure]

Bozak/Kadri gone tonight. Calling it right now.

 

[hockeywiz542]

The TSN Hockey Insiders react to Jaromir Jagr's trade to the Panthers, which sent a message to the fanbase in Florida, examine the Blackhawks' revised gameplan to deal with Patrick Kane's injury and discuss the interest surrounding several Maple Leafs.

http://www.tsn.ca/video/insider-trading-discussions-heating-up-1.217147

 

[Scarbarian*]

Bozak/Kadri gone tonight. Calling it right now.

Maybe and hopefully Bozak but no way Kadri goes, we have enough cap space to sign him to a reasonable contract.

I would think Kadri will only be dealt if a real good offer was presented. It would have to be something really really good coming back.

 

[dubplatepressure]

Maybe and hopefully Bozak but no way Kadri goes, we have enough cap space to sign him to a reasonable contract.

I would think Kadri will only be dealt if a real good offer was presented. It would have to be something really really good coming back.

Well of course - I wouldn't expect we'd just give Kadri (or Bozak) away.

 

[Swayze*]

Who's going to play center!?!?!?!

 

[Gary Batman]

Bozak/Kadri gone tonight. Calling it right now.

Given the Mark Hunter connection now, Kadri gone just seems like wishful thinking on your part.

 

[ULF_55]

Bozak/Kadri gone tonight. Calling it right now.

Ek.

On Kadri...

Only hearing Vancouver with interest, but it's maybe more than most are letting on...one source believes this is the next deal the Leafs make.

Really, what do the Canucks have that would be available and interesting?

 

[Swayze*]

haven't heard Kardri's name at all

He's not going

if we can move bozo and lupul I'll be thrilled

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

Canucks have some pretty slick prospects - I'm sure not of which are on the table

 

[Gary Batman]

When was the last time Eklund called a Leafs rumor before it happened? Anything?

 

[ULF_55]

haven't heard Kardri's name at all

He's not going

if we can move bozo and lupul I'll be thrilled

On his Buttboy would be gone if someone shows up with a good enough offer.

His name isn't Rielly!

 

[dubplatepressure]

Given the Mark Hunter connection now, Kadri gone just seems like wishful thinking on your part.

My biases play no part in this prediction. I like Kadri's game.

 

[SprDaVE]

When was the last time Eklund called a Leafs rumor before it happened? Anything?

Never

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[Vexed]

When was the last time Eklund called a Leafs rumor before it happened? Anything?

He alluded to the Clarkson deal yesterday morning although he wasn't specific. I don't buy him to be more than he even says he is which is a rumour monger but I'm just answering your question

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Nonis may be on a roll now. Maybe this will be more than a Franson, Winnik, Santorelli sell off as was earlier expected.

Get the feeling anyone can be moved.

 

[613Leafer]

Why would the Leafs trade Kadri?
-RFA
-Best possession forward
-4th in points, despite much weaker offensive linemates, secondary PP minutes, and harder zone starts than the top line

Going into this season, he had question marks on his defensive game. He's clearly worked very hard in that area. We can't sell everybody, and given his age, developing two-way ability, and the fact that he plays centre, he should definitely be a guy we keep through the rebuild. He could be our longterm #2 guy, and play as our #1 through a rebuild.

 

[Woodman19]

Who's going to play center!?!?!?!

That hasn't stopped us for years.

 

[dubplatepressure]

That hasn't stopped us for years.

Bingo.

 

[Gary Batman]

Bob McKenzie is doing an AMA right now on /r/hockey.

 

[dubplatepressure]

Why would the Leafs trade Kadri?
-RFA
-Best possession forward
-4th in points, despite much weaker offensive linemates, secondary PP minutes, and harder zone starts than the top line

Going into this season, he had question marks on his defensive game. He's clearly worked very hard in that area. We can't sell everybody, and given his age, developing two-way ability, and the fact that he plays centre, he should definitely be a guy we keep through the rebuild. He could be our longterm #2 guy, and play as our #1 through a rebuild.

Yes to all. These are all exactly why another team might be prepared to offer more for him.