Speculation: 2013 Leafs Trades/Proposals/Signings

[The Magic Man]

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[The Magic Man]

I still wanna know what Carlyle was talking about with "a birdie told me something else is happening this afternoon..." Or whatever it was he was talking about. But either way it seems Nonis is allowing his 'kids' to play and decide the season. Somewhat of a commitment to youth and a possible tank. I'm liking what I've seen in the short tenure so far of Nonis.

 

[p.l.f.]

I still wanna know what Carlyle was talking about with "a birdie told me something else is happening this afternoon..." Or whatever it was he was talking about. But either way it seems Nonis is allowing his 'kids' to play and decide the season. Somewhat of a commitment to youth and a possible tank. I'm liking what I've seen in the short tenure so far of Nonis.

that doesnt sound like a roster move
something Nonis told him

 

[ULF_55]

Colin Wilson would be nice.

But wouldn't the Leafs have to beat the O'Reilly offer?

 

[Dangles McGavin]

JVR and Colin Wilson are very close friends as well, IIRC.

Might be able to re-create some WJC chemistry there.

 

[Defense]

Carlyle needs to shut his mouth. Now i got my hopes up wondering if its a trade...

 

[leugangen]

Carlyle is usually way more boring than Wilson was for interviews. Maybe he said this just to mess with us.

 

[Duffman955]

A third line of JVR-Kadri-Wilson could be the leafs version of a kid line. All top 10 draft picks with huge potential, but haven't translated to the NHL yet. Could see a break out year for them.

But most likely Carlyle was just talking about something else, or just trollin.

 

[The Magic Man]

that doesnt sound like a roster move
something Nonis told him

I'm actually just quoting a poster from the Carlyle thread. I didn't hear what it was he actually said. But I'm very curious what he meant. I'll at least have the radio rolling all day today.

 

[Canucks LB]

wilson would be somewhat expensive to grab no?

 

[The Magic Man]

I'm also not interested in acquiring more 2C's or especially 'potential' 2C's like Wilson unless it's cheap. I'd like to see us stand pat, and possibly use Kadri as a 1C occasionally. If we are gonna trade, make it for a real 1C.

 

[613Leafer]

I still wanna know what Carlyle was talking about with "a birdie told me something else is happening this afternoon..." Or whatever it was he was talking about.

Weren't they planning to announce something for the fans today? On top of the Free Admission to Watch Practices thing? Or am I making that up lol? (I've read a lot of forum posts the last few days... not sure which are legit).

 

[The Magic Man]

wilson would be somewhat expensive to grab no?

Yep. At best it will cost us Kadri.

 

[Duffman955]

Yep. At best it will cost us Kadri.

Rather keep kadri. I want to see what this kid can do. He has the skills and now seems to have gotten the work ethic down.

 

[pspot]

JoshuaCooper


Quote:
Trotz said Wilson got hit in the foot yesterday. He's ok and will be back tomorrow.

 

[JMcLeaf]

JoshuaCooper


Quote:
Trotz said Wilson got hit in the foot yesterday. He's ok and will be back tomorrow.

Welcome to Toronto, Colin!

 

[Grant]

Welcome to Toronto, Colin!

Him and JVR can hobble around together with their bruised feet.

 

[Rockinz]

Carlyle is usually way more boring than Wilson was for interviews. Maybe he said this just to mess with us.

he is just going to be making more cuts...

thats all he meant with that comment.

 

[darrylsittler27]

Carlyle's job isn't to entertain us with sound bites.

Nothing was fun under Wilson and Burke,I welcome Carlyle and "the kids" finally.The little bird must have been Connolly.

 

[iLAICHjagrBOMBS]

I'm sure this has been discussed but is Jamie Benn not EXACTLY what this team needs? I know it has been widely speculated that he doesn't want to play in a big market, but overlook this.

When I think big, young, talented #1C he is one of the first guys that comes to mind. He fits the core age of the team and would be that big body to get Kessel the puck. Let's assume you could offer sheet him in the $5M-$6.7 range...the compensation is a 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

The 2013 draft class is top notch, yes, but we have a number of good prospects in the cupboard. Forfeit one year of high picks, or maybe trade a current roster player for a 1st or 2nd and you have your franchise #1C. Thats something I easily do...

 

[p.l.f.]

whats could we offer for Benn ?

 

[Chandrashekhar Limit]

Guys, Benn is not happening. He IS the Dalls Stars, meaning the face of the franchise.

They will match any offersheet 100% (unless its like 8M/YR).

 

[The Magic Man]

I'm sure this has been discussed but is Jamie Benn not EXACTLY what this team needs? I know it has been widely speculated that he doesn't want to play in a big market, but overlook this.

When I think big, young, talented #1C he is one of the first guys that comes to mind. He fits the core age of the team and would be that big body to get Kessel the puck. Let's assume you could offer sheet him in the $5M-$6.7 range...the compensation is a 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

The 2013 draft class is top notch, yes, but we have a number of good prospects in the cupboard. Forfeit one year of high picks, or maybe trade a current roster player for a 1st or 2nd and you have your franchise #1C. Thats something I easily do...

I don't get much of a chance to see him play, but he's listed as a W on most sights. Does he always play C?

 

[darrylsittler27]

My name is Birdie...

Tweet,twerp,tweet Kessel refuses to sign extension,tweet,tweerp tweet Corey Perry.

 

[iLAICHjagrBOMBS]

I'm saying its worth a shot for a guy that fits in so perfectly. We should be exploring all options to acquire guys like this.

I've watched Benn a lot and have seen him play more C than W.