Rumor: Leafs have inquired about C Luke Glendening

[MapleLeafs9]

Also retweeted by Darren Dreger if that means anything.

Not sure how I feel about this one, here are his advanced stats for those interested, they don't seem good but I'm not super knowledgeable on advanced stats. 57% on draws though.

edit: also has 3 years left on his contract after this season with a $1.8M cap hit.

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[DopeyFish]

the advanced stats are absolutely horrid

 

[hamzarocks]

3 years for a 4th line center is bad. He is a average 4th liner at best and not like boyle who is a good 3rd liner who elite teams could play on the 4th line. I would avoid trading for this guy.

 

[Walshy7]

is he a player babcock loved in Detroit? even a 7th might be too much for him. Moore for Glendening and a 5th? what a waste of time lou talking to Detroit about this

 

[SprDaVE]

Only way this works is if it's a very soft deal and/or sending Martin back.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Not going to say i think we should be interested on him.

Edit: i just changed my mind whenni seen his faceoff% for the year is 57.8 %!!!! He would help and i did not realize he is a right shot also.

He is more interesting after having a look quockly. I haven't seen him play this year either. He plays all forward positions also and is signed for 3 yeats more after this one.

A good energy guy for all situations defensively. So now i am more interested.

 

[1specter]

the advanced stats are absolutely horrid

His corsi is terrible but he has an xGF of 50%. Perhaps on a team like this with good wingers he does better?

 

[IBeL34f]

Detroit's been a mess the past couple of years - Any chance that the blemishes to his stats are simply an unavoidable circumstance of said mess?

 

[FreeBird]

is he a player babcock loved in Detroit? even a 7th might be too much for him. Moore for Glendening and a 5th? what a waste of time lou talking to Detroit about this

He's a Shift Disturber and a Rat, Babs loves him.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Well he would be an upgrade on Moore, and he is much younger, if you bring in Glendening then it is clear that Gauthier is not in your plans, because if he was you don't bring in a guy with a long term deal.

It makes me wonder if Maybe Gauthier goes the other way as part of the deal so they don't end up back at 50 contracts

 

[Lil Tuzzi Bert]

ewwwww

 

[Nooodles]

Hyman - Matthews - Glendening incoming

 

[ACC1224]

Shouldn't come as a surprise.
Babcock isn't unique, all Coaches have players they like and trust.

 

[Warden of the North]

Id do it if part of the deal is they take Martin back

 

[Sinkkunaattori]

oh no... babs is going to play him 25 minutes a night.

 

[Buds17]

The AAV seems okay for a 4C, but the term may or may not be, depending on the view of our C prospects (Aaltonen, perhaps still Gauthier). Don't know how much any possible return might factor into it. (not a UFA, but a 4C)

 

[Pinto]

Great on faceoffs, solid defensively and can play with an edge. I'd be perfectly fine with this. Babcock apparently loved him in Detroit as well.

Martin would have to go though for sure.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Shouldn't come as a surprise.
Babcock isn't unique, all Coaches have players they like and trust.

True. It would be cool if he liked and trusted talented players who actually play hockey well though

 

[rent free]

apparently he's good at defense and is having a career year

he should get a 2nd according to red wings

how do you guys feel about that?

 

[Pinto]

apparently he's good at defense and is having a career year

he should get a 2nd according to red wings

how do you guys feel about that?

Would rather do Leivo/Moore/Gauthier + a 4th or something like that. Not crazy about continually trading 2nd rounders for 4th liners. At least he has a bit of term so it would solve the 4C issue.

 

[Bluelines]

apparently he's good at defense and is having a career year

he should get a 2nd according to red wings

how do you guys feel about that?

The Hockey News

SCOUTING REPORT

ASSETS:
Displays very sound defensive instincts and plenty of versatility up front. Works hard on the ice and is trustworthy for coaches to utilize in key situations.
FLAWS:
His offensive upside is somewhat in question, and he's probably going to be limited to a bottom-six forward role at the National Hockey League level.
CAREER POTENTIAL:
Versatile defensive forward.

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[Leafs1993]

Is he a real gud pro though?

 

[Pinto]

Is he a real gud pro though?

His gud pro status is off the charts

 

[rent free]

Would rather do Leivo/Moore/Gauthier + a 4th or something like that. Not crazy about continually trading 2nd rounders for 4th liners. At least he has a bit of term so it would solve the 4C issue.

i think it'd be one of leivo/goat if a player is traded + a draft pick

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Well he would be an upgrade on Moore, and he is much younger, if you bring in Glendening then it is clear that Gauthier is not in your plans, because if he was you don't bring in a guy with a long term deal.

It makes me wonder if Maybe Gauthier goes the other way as part of the deal so they don't end up back at 50 contracts

Pickard and Goat?????