Sportsnet's Mark Spector tweeted this morning: "For those wondering re: Kiprusoff to Toronto, Am told Leafs will hold on to picks and prospects. Those days may be gone in Toronto."
Not that there was a lot of steam behind any Kipper to Toronto rumors, but if the Flames had traded Iginla to LA and Jonathan Bernier was part of the package coming back, Calgary could be open to shipping off the veteran netminder and clear his nearly $6 Million cap hit for 2013-14 to a team in need of a veteran netminder.
It appears that Leafs GM Dave Nonis is taking the similar stance with Kiprusoff that he did earlier in the season with Vancouver's Roberto Luongo. Toronto would like to bring in a veteran goalie to bolster the goaltending, but is not prepared to give up significant assets to do it.
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With John-Michael Liles unavailable for tonight's game in Boston, the Leafs have recalled defenseman Jesse Blacker from the Toronto Marlies.
The 21 year old was Toronto's second round pick in 2009 and has played 53 games for the Leafs AHL affiliate, with three goals and seven assists.
Blacker is not expected to suit up for the Leafs versus the Bruins, as Mike Kostka will step in for Liles at the TD Garden.
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Per NHL.com:
Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri has been named the Third Star of the Week for the week ending March 24.
Kadri ranked second in the NHL with seven points in the three games, also tying for second in both goals (three) and assists (four). He collected a career-high three assists and posted a +3 rating in a 4-2 victory over Tampa Bay March 20. Kadri recorded his third three-point performance of the season the following evening, totaling 2-1—3 in a 5-4 shootout loss at Buffalo March 21. He then scored his 14th goal of the season in a 3-2 win over Boston March 23. The 22-year-old London, Ont., native leads the Maple Leafs with 34 points in 32 games this season and is tied for first on the team in goals (14) and assists (20).
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin was named the first star of the week and Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom was named the second star.
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