Rumor: Jake Gardiner's name 'in play'

[KGL]

Nick Kypreos reports that Jake Gardiner's name is 'in play' as we head into the trade deadline. I think it would be a terrible idea to trade him, he's young enough to stick around throughout the rebuild, he's been very good this season and is signed to a great long term deal.

PS: Not sure if the mods want to limit this to the trades & proposals thread, I thought this rumour was big enough to have its own thread.

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[Swervin81]

Lol. I call big time ********.

Lou's got a cone of silence, nothing gets out.

 

[TorontoTrades]

meh I think he's always available but I don't think they're shopping him in any way.

he's been good this year and looks a lot more poised with the puck not making mental mistakes like he was in previous years.

he's a good 2nd pairing DMan signed to a solid contract and has premier skating ability for a DMan can't see Leafs trying to get rid of him unless the price is good.


think this is Kypreos trying to drum something up this isn't Nonis anymore.

 

[Finnish your Czech]

Lol. I call big time ********.

Lou's got a cone of silence, nothing gets out.

He can still ask other teams.

 

[Suntouchable13]

What's the outrage? He is not a cornerstone piece. If you get a good offer, move him, just like anybody else.

 

[Muston Atthews]

Just your usual trade-deadline lead up

 

[GoodNewfieBoy]

Everyone except Rielly and the kids and picks are "in play"

Heard it here first

 

[SprDaVE]

I mean, it's not impossible, but I assume it'll require quite the return. Not many names won't be off the trading list.

 

[yubbers]

I could see someone overpaying

 

[TheProspector]

Terrible news. He is one of the best possession players in the league. Our defence would be a mess without him. He's better than Rielly in every way. Given how much Babcock relies on PMD, it'd also be surprising. Hopefully just a brain damaged Kipper being himself.

 

[Warden of the North]

I'd move him if the return was worth it. High end goalie prospect or a young C with serious second line C potential.

 

[Budsfan]

Maybe Dallas has been scouting him?

Any player can be dealt it just depends on the deal.

 

[Apotheosis]

Terrible news. He is one of the best possession players in the league. Our defence would be a mess without him. He's better than Rielly in every way. Given how much Babcock relies on PMD, it'd also be surprising. Hopefully just a brain damaged Kipper being himself.

Except Rielly has better vision, better breakout and top end speed, a better wrist shot and Rielly QB's the PP much better and Rielly is outscoring Gardiner with no PP time compared to Gardiner's ample PP time (in relative comparison).

OT: Not sure if I buy it, because if that's the case, Kadri will likely get moved before signed as well. Gardiner and Kadri have been two of our best players this season and especially since Babcock took over. If one is up for grabs, then any of them are except for Rielly.

 

[BackHandShelf22]

I assume everyone other than Rielly and the prospects are 'in play' at this point of the rebuild.

 

[yubbers]

I'm not a fan so if the return is good, have at er

He's just too damn soft and not smart enough to make up for it.

 

[Mathew]

Just because he is having a good year does not mean we should keep him

 

[ACC1224]

Except Rielly has better vision, better breakout and top end speed, a better wrist shot and Rielly QB's the PP much better and Rielly is outscoring Gardiner with no PP time compared to Gardiner's ample PP time (in relative comparison).

OT: Not sure if I buy it, because if that's the case, Kadri will likely get moved before signed as well. Gardiner and Kadri have been two of our best players this season and especially since Babcock took over. If one is up for grabs, then any of them are except for Rielly.

I'm sure they were being sarcastic.

 

[Atomos2]

Depends on the return. If we get a better deal, why wouldn't you explore your options.

 

[Apotheosis]

I'm sure they were being sarcastic.

I severely doubt that lol.

 

[McMatthews]

This is the highest his value has ever been.

I wouldn't be opposed to trading Gardiner right now, as long as we get something really shiny in return.

 

[Semantics]

Gardiner and Kadri are as good as gone at the deadline, it says it right there on the tattoo on the back of Dreger's hand.

 

[Antropovsky]

gardiner is a great puck mover, but I don't see a winner. Physically he's still built like a teenager, little to know grit, loses a lot of puck battles... And seem to lack that winning desire.

I'd gladly see him traded for someone hunter and co like.

 

[HarrisonFord]

If Kyper is saying that, I'm guessing he's probably not being shopped

 

[Daisy Jane]

Don't care.
if it happens - it means Jake didn't fit in their long term plans and they are getting someone who does, who will be equally as controllable

if it doesn't, it doesn't

i just want SOMETHING to freaking happen. im bored.

 

[Mathew]

If Kyper is saying that, I'm guessing he's probably not being shopped

Kyper is more accurate then does tsn poops