Rumour Round-up: Van Ryn, White and, of course, Kaberle
- Mike Van Ryn has some interest with an expiring contract, affordable cap hit and considering he played well when in the lineup last year.
- White is a Wilson & Burke favourite, but if Burke can maximize the return on White he would heavily consider moving him as he will command a hefty pay raise after this season.
The latest team by team rundown re: Kaberle:
- The Blue Jackets: a possibility but they’d have to part with Voracek, which has Howson reluctant.
- The Canucks: Hodgson isn’t going anywhere but Hansen and Grabner may be available.
- The Sabres: The two teams talked about Kaberle at the deadline. Stafford plus is the return Burke’s seeking, but unlikely to realize, there.
- The Blues: The rumour circulating is that Pleau will part with Backes but that Burke would want Oshie or Berglund. The Blues are not interested in moving either player.
- The Kings: Don’t appear to be interested anymore.
- Some buzz that the Panthers may part with Horton for the right deal.
- The Hawks: are in cap trouble but unless they include Beach, Barker or Seabrook in a deal that would include Sharp, it’s unlikely anything will transpire there.
Look for an exciting announcement to come forth next week that will explain my absence this month.
July 31st, 2009 at 1:56 am
i would like 2002 bert on our team, but not 2009 bert
July 31st, 2009 at 1:57 am
@ thehumaneraser, So please tell some good info about one of our own, before I hit the bed.
July 31st, 2009 at 2:05 am
I don’t like it when Burke is refered to as the Leafs savior!
The only savior I’ve ever know was crucified over 2000 yrs ago!
If Burke gets crucified its cause he failed.
So I like to refer to Burke as a phenom.
“The Burkian Phenomenon”
Just don’t let us down. There is so much hope in Leaf Nation.
This is a pivitol point in Leafs history!
Even if Burkie doesn’t bring us the cup, at least give us a few good playoff runs.
Which include a couple more spankings of the Sens.
And at least a couple of thumpings of the Habs.
That would make me happy!
July 31st, 2009 at 2:07 am
Goodnight fellas.
July 31st, 2009 at 2:09 am
Remember Gary Roberts and Alan McCauley dominating the Sens that year?
I wanna feel like that again!
Not too much to ask is it!
July 31st, 2009 at 2:40 am
Blair Betts name is in that article on Bleacher Report!
Says Burke wants to sign him!
I think he played the PK for the Rangers??
But I think the buzz is reporting this!!(eyes roll)
July 31st, 2009 at 4:19 am
To Toronto: Brassard, Vorcacek
To Blue Jackets: Kaberle,Stefonavich,(Calgary’s 2nd) ( Toronto’s 3rd)
Hagman Grabovski Kulemin
Tlusty Brassard Voracek
Wallin Mitchel Ponikarsky
Ondrus Mayers Orr
July 31st, 2009 at 5:39 am
@NickLeafs
That trade is so lopsided, if you tried it on NHL 09 the game would freeze
July 31st, 2009 at 6:49 am
@ nickleafs
Let’s see…. You get Brassard and Voracek but give them second line duties?!?
And by the way, I think Nash should be included. We can throw in Stajan if we need to sweeten the pot.
@ thehumaneraser
I didn’t comment on your Megan Fox comment because I just don’t believe it. She is one smoking chic, and I would never expect you to give up anything, other than a testicle, to tap that.
Burke ain’t bringing Moore back.
July 31st, 2009 at 6:50 am
I’m on Bleacher Report and I don’t see anything about Moore…
July 31st, 2009 at 7:07 am
Moore isnt comming back.
——–”Brian Burke confirms that the team will not be pursuing free agent Dominic Moore”——
thats from SportsNet….they are hardly wrong
July 31st, 2009 at 7:33 am
I think we are all on the wrong path when it comes to Kaberle. It is always a dark horse that closes the deal. With the signing of Zubov in the KHL Dallas is the team in the most need of a puck moving defenseman and I believe they are the ones that will close a Kaberle deal if one is to be had at all.
Dallas had an off year last year but they can ill afford another one. But they have little in the way of assets to give up. So here is my idea for a trade with Dallas:
Kaberle, Stajan for Jamie Benn, 2010 2nd rounder and 2011 1st rounder.
I think they could substitute Poni in there for Stajan but I used Stajan simply because now have a glut of centres with several really promising young guys waiting in the wings. If I were Dallas I would take Poni since he has the size for the Western Conference.
July 31st, 2009 at 8:28 am
Bertuzzi confirms he will not be coming to Toronto, probably best for all involved.
http://www.faceoff.com/hockey/teams/calgary-flames/story.html?id=1846681&add_feed_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceoff.com%2Fscripts%2FSP6Atom.aspx%3Fid%3D1131357
July 31st, 2009 at 9:53 am
@peterbleafs
Yeah, you may very well be right. It has been mentioned on here before. I think Dallasis interesting because their first rounder has the potential to be a good one. From a logic perspective it seems that CBJ and Buffalo should be the perfect match because they are both heavy on good young forwards and very light on D. Also both CBJ and Buf have alot invested in the “now” to rise up the contender chart, but if they don’t land a “Kaberle” on D they may not even make the playoffs. Is Dallas in the same boat? It depends. If Dallas is looking to return to the playoffs and challenge then yes they would be very interested I would think. I do like the deal you presented of Benn and a first in 2011, and a second in 2010. I think it is fair, the key being the 2011 first rounder, that pick could be good. The Leafs may try to hoard 2011 picks in an effort to possibly move up that draft. It is hard to know what is going to be available though.
I would rather a 2010 first because of the talent pool we know. With an injury here or there Dallas could be in the basement.
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@Rafael
I like the Filatov scenario and a pic. I must admit that I am not to sure you will get a first and Filatov. He is a very high rated prospect. In some drafts he may have been a top two pick. It just happens he came in a year with Stamkos, Doughty, Bogosian and Schenn. Wow what a draft Eh!!! In all honesty if you get Filatov and a middle round pick I think you go for it. Yes it is a gamble- high risk, high reward. Filatov fits perfectly into our need for elite forward talent. With Kadri and Filatov we would have some serious up and coming talent.
July 31st, 2009 at 9:55 am
woohoo… i wish bert the best but not in TO.
July 31st, 2009 at 11:44 am
@peterbleafs
If a deal with Dallas is made, this is where I could see Burke adding Pogge to it. The Stars traded Smith in the Richards deal. They lost out on Gustavsson. Turco isn’t getting any younger. They will have Morrow back this year, but no Zubov. They played almost all last year without him too because of injury. I could definitely see Kaberle and Pogge for some sort of package. Benn would be nice. Glennie would be real good, but I don’t think Newy will trade what was his 1st pick as a GM. Neal would also be good, but it would be hard to get him I think.
July 31st, 2009 at 1:52 pm
I would trade Kaberle for Filatov straight up. This Filatov kid is amazing. Forget all talk of acquiring 1st round picks, GMs arent going to give a 1st to us for ANYBODY on our roster, except for maybe Schenn. MAYBE…
July 31st, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Rike, I’d do that trade. I dont think the Jackets do it. My question is if Vancouver is still in this ( and I dont think they are ) is Hansen and Grabner enough? A second and third round pick coming back as well? I’d like Alec opinion on this