Quick Hits Under The Shadow Of Free Agency
Some quick rumour updates entering the final stretch before the free agent spending spree begins.
Heatley to EDM? NO! Kaberle Interest Rises
It is being reported by TSN that Dany Heatley has refused to waive his NTC in a deal to the Edmonton Oilers for the speculated return of Andrew Cogliano, Ladislav Smid, and Dustin Penner. I’m not usually one to have an opinion, but that was somewhat classless, then again, he signed a NTC for a [...]
Gomez A Hab, Sedins Signed?
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired center Scott Gomez, Tom Pyatt, and Mike Busto from the New York Rangers in exchange for Chris Higgins, Doug Janik, Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko.
Also, reports out of Sweden suggest the Sedin Twins have each signed a 6 year $6M dollar/season contract. It was announced on CBC Radio and discussed [...]
Loose Ends: The Draft and the Silly Season
While he would never admit it, Ontario native Nazem Kadri must of felt a twinge of anger at how the biggest day in his life panned out. Treated like a high steak pawn at the 2009 draft where the dreams he worked so hard to achieve were to be realized, Kadri watched as a bitter [...]
Your UFA Wish List
July 1st is tomorrow, folks. Where has the time gone? Not complaining, though, I couldn’t be happier as I prepare to bask in the excitement of the Free Agency Frenzy. Oh, and it’s also Canada Day, too.
Brian Burke, after failing to make his mark at the NHL Entry Draft, will presumably have big plans for [...]
Quick Hits: Moore, Jannik Hansen
The Ottawa Citizen’s reporting “speculation” that Dominic Moore is interested in a return to the Maple Leafs this summer. Presumably, if Moore is interested then he’ll be ready to accept Burke’s terms that he walked away from at the deadline. However, since the deadline we’ve seen John Mitchell ably step into Moore’s former role as [...]
Rumoured Organizational List of Potential FA Targets
The feeling as the Leafs embark on this year’s unrestricted free agency period is that Brian Burke is not enamored with the ‘09 free agent class and will neither overpay in salary or term. It appears Burke’s focused on acquiring his high-end talent through trade. In regards to the long-rumoured Mike Cammalleri signing, the word [...]
Cammalleri or the Sedins?
Brian Burke has not publicly stated who he’ll be targeting on July 1st, but logic dictates his focus will be deadlocked on Unrestricted Free Agents Mike Cammalleri or the Sedins.
After many critics–fans and writers alike–expressed their discontent towards Burke’s inactivity at the NHL Entry Draft last weekend, you can bet Burke will be looking to [...]
Qualifying Deadline – Odds and Ends
Sportsnet is reporting that the Maple Leafs have extended a qualifying offer to goaltender Justin Pogge, thus making him a restricted free agent. The team now has the ability to match any offer sheet Pogge receives, or choose to decline to get draft picks as compensation.
Today’s 5pm qualiying deadline saw a few interesting young players [...]
2009 NHL Draft – Leafs Review
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ first draft under the watchul eye of Brian Burke displayed a stark change in the team’s draft philosophy. The scouting staff searched for the type of players and attributes that would be able to fit into the mold of a tough, physical checking style of game that the Leafs hope to [...]