Let’s Meet “Naz”
A small late afternoon treat for the readers of MLHS.
This is a terrific compilation of various OHL highlights by Nazem Kadri, Toronto’s seventh overall selection in this year’s NHL Entry Draft. Props to maker Mike Mali for this fantastic video.
Time to take in the skill, the creativity and the electric talent that is “Naz”.
You Be The GM
Trade rumours are flying rampant around Leafs Nation, some centered around specific Leafs’ players, some centered around specific players on other teams, and some centered around the idea of salary dumps.
Rather than speculating the rumour mill this morning, let’s take a little break from that and have some fun with this instead. Let’s play “GM For A Day”.
Leafs Lock up Grabovski
Nick Kypreos is reporting that the Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to terms with C Mikhail Grabovski on a 3 year deal, worth $8.7M or just under $3M per season. Grabovski is coming off an impressive debut campaign for the Maple Leafs in which he recorded 20 goals and 48 points in 78 games played. This contract will lock him up until 2012, when he can start looking for the big bucks at the prime age of 28. A nice signing by Toronto, and the term of the contract should inspire Grabovski to work his tail off for that next big payday. With Mikhail in the fold, the Leafs payroll now stands at approximately $50M, leaving about $7M left in cap space.
Cox: Burke targeting Malhotra, Beauchemin
Damien Cox is confirming the Leafs’ interest in Manny Malhotra as first reported in the MLHS FA Targets blog, suggesting he’s on Burke’s radar today. Malhotra’s never lived up to the offensive expectations that accompany a forward drafted seventh overall (in the 1998 draft), but he has a big, solid frame, plays an accomplished defensive game and has the type of leadership qualities Burke values. As Burke aims to reshape his bottom six, Malhotra is a worthy checking line center that fits his mold. Could mean not so good things for Matt Stajan.
Cox is also noting interest in Francois Beachemin as reported as well as possible revived trade talks between Burke and Chiarelli on the topic of Kaberle and Kessel.
Updated RFA Draft Choice Compensation Scale
Looks like the numbers have changed a bit from last year.
The Heatley Saga
The Edmonton Oilers are said to be meeting face-to-face with disgruntled Ottawa Senators forward Dany Heatley tonight in a last-ditch attempt to convince him to accept their trade offer.
Update: Heatley putting trade on hold - again. Continue Reading >>
Neil Staying in Ottawa
TSN is reporting 4 years, 8 million. Not gonna say I’m relieved… okay, I’m relieved.
Leafs Ink Komisarek
As reported, Leafs deal Kubina and then turn and sign Mike Komisarek. $4.5 per for 5 years (pretty damn good value).
Burke’s defensive corps is starting to take its shape… Leafs getting increasingly badass.
Update: Komisarek turned down more money to go to T.O.
UPDATE: Kubina - Thrashers Finally Done
Official Deal: Kubina + Tim Stapleton for Garnet Exelby + Colin Stuart.
Turns out it’s Garnet Exelby + a few other parts coming back. Looks to be a salary cap clearance more than anything for something bigger… Burke’s expected to make a major push for Komisarek now as reported here earlier.
Exelby’s a tough customer and a Canadian boy. The theme continues….
The Leafs gain $2 million in cap space in the exchange.
Leafs lose out on Cammalleri sweepstakes
It was unlikely Burke would test the $5 million threshold with Cammalleri… looks like the Habs have. 6 years, 5 million per as Cammalleri joins the Canadiens
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