I guess it was Kulemin..
i dont count Schenn because he got worse and un-developed
- senstroll

Sounds like my buddies wife, she lost 30 lbs and un-developed.

Leafs defense can't afford more subtractions since dealing away Schenn & Aulie. Needs to be forwards that Nonis would deal for Benn. For sure Kadri or Frattin would have to be included. I'd seriously rather keep Kadri. He has MUCH better potential than Frattin. But if Dallas was insistent on Kadri in a deal for Benn, I'd part with Nazem.
- GCHonda

If the Leafs could land a #1 centre, I wouldn't care about this year.

Bring up Fraser and Ranger and whomever else - do not care.

Just a note on Rielly and something to think about, Carlyle kept another 18-year-old defenceman in Cam Fowler out of training camp with the Ducks.

I think an offer based around Kulemin, Colborne and say D'Amigo could land Benn.
- Unholy_Forward

....having already ditched ribeiro and with a broke down roy as the top guy they would need a centreman in return....and not a career minor leaguer like colborne, but a blue chipper.

Leafs defense can't afford more subtractions since dealing away Schenn & Aulie. Needs to be forwards that Nonis would deal for Benn. For sure Kadri or Frattin would have to be included. I'd seriously rather keep Kadri. He has MUCH better potential than Frattin. But if Dallas was insistent on Kadri in a deal for Benn, I'd part with Nazem.
- GCHonda

But further to your point, any trade for Benn could include Kadri, Colborne, Connolly, Lombardi, Steckel and/or Bozak.

Luongo's contract is obviously a concern, but he's still a hell of a goaltender. If he had a 5 million dollar contract at say 4 years, I don't think there'd be any hesitation by anyone. It's not everyday a goaltender of his caliber is made available. If I had to choose between giving up either Kadri or Frattin in a Luongo trade, I'd choose Frattin hands down.
- ThePresident

But Kadri has sooooooooooo much potential it's scary. If he ever puts his NHL game together, the Leafs will regret the day they gave up on him. Don't get me wrong, I love Frattin but Kadri just has too much upside. Frattin might be the better NHL player now but Kadri will surpass him one day in a big way.

But further to your point, any trade for Benn could include Kadri, Colborne, Connolly, Lombardi, Steckel and/or Bozak.
- Atomic Wedgie

I'm sure dallas would be thrilled with that package

But Kadri has sooooooooooo much potential it's scary. If he ever puts his NHL game together, the Leafs will regret the day they gave up on him. Don't get me wrong, I love Frattin but Kadri just has too much upside. Frattin might be the better NHL player now but Kadri will surpass him one day in a big way.
- GCHonda

I agree with you in not giving up Kadri, what I'm trying to say is that I'd throw Frattin into a trade for Luongo rather than Kadri.

just announced...they will be bought out...their cap hit counts this season only...they are paid in full....then can find work with any nhl team.
- Barx

Source?

Any interest in Redden?

....having already ditched ribeiro and with a broke down roy as the top guy they would need a centreman in return....and not a career minor leaguer like colborne, but a blue chipper.
- Barx

Leafs simply don't have that, but if they did, that player would pencilled in between Kessel & Lupol and Nonis would have no interest in Benn.

I agree with you in not giving up Kadri, what I'm trying to say is that I'd throw Frattin into a trade for Luongo rather than Kadri.
- ThePresident

no player of any value better be included in any proposal for luongo....not kadri, not frattin, no gardiner, no rielly, no picks.....they can have komi and connolly and damn well love it.

I agree with you in not giving up Kadri, what I'm trying to say is that I'd throw Frattin into a trade for Luongo rather than Kadri.
- ThePresident

Yes.

Source?

Any interest in Redden?
- Atomic Wedgie

mackenzie....check his twitter

mackenzie, kypreos etc.......check twitter
- Barx

I'd do thid deal in a heart beat as any Leaf fan would, question is...... would the Dallas GM?
- GCHonda

Well they would need a top six C prospect coming back (Kadri or Colborne), a top six winger - Kulemin, MacA, Frattin, and a prospect - D'Amigo, Blacker, Percy, Finn etc
I think this would help get negotiations going. Probably some barking over picks and player choices. I think if we could get Oleksiak or Campbell in the trade it would be awesome, but hey.

Source?

Any interest in Redden?
- Atomic Wedgie

Biggest reason why now is that any injury to those players would void or cause a grievance on a buyout next season.

I wonder if that includes off ice ones but it is a moot point now.

Source?

Any interest in Redden?
- Atomic Wedgie

can redden still play?
haven't seen him in years

god knows gomez sure as hell can't

....having already ditched ribeiro and with a broke down roy as the top guy they would need a centreman in return....and not a career minor leaguer like colborne, but a blue chipper.
- Barx

Roy is only 30 though. He seemed to play very well with his teammates in Dallas.
I think Colborne still has some potential. If not they could take Kadri (Ribeiro 2.0) instead.

As good as Benn is, Leafs don't need another LW. Besides, it's going to take alot for Nonis to get Benn. Better to use the resources to get another young center or goalie. I thimk Reilly is a better option. He can play center, he's young. He won't come with the same trade price as Benn. Besides, the Avs have Stastny & Ducshene at center, making high salaries so O'Reilly is expendable. It's an option Nonis should seriously look into.

Well if the Leafs went after Benn, neither him nor Kulemin nor JVR are 3rd line LW's. So if Dallas is willing to take Kulemin as the big piece in a trade package than mabie a deal could be possible for Benn. I still think O'Reilly fits the Leafs needs more at center.
- GCHonda

Benn plays center. He's listed at LW but has converted to C. Player profile sites need to update this.

I agree with you in not giving up Kadri, what I'm trying to say is that I'd throw Frattin into a trade for Luongo rather than Kadri.
- ThePresident

I wouldn't give up any young asset for Luongo, I'm glad Nonis has even said that himself. Praise the lord!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd ONLY give up quantity for Luongo. Van can take their pick from Connely, Lombardi, Komisarek & Bozak & a few others. Much like the Phaneuf deal. Leafs got Dion for quantity servicable parts.

Benn plays center. He's listed at LW but has converted to C. Player profile sites need to update this.
- HockeyBuzzKill

I stand corrected. I read up further on Benn. He's got a great future as a #1 center. Would be the perfect fit for the Leafs if Nonis can make a smart trade.

I wouldn't give up any young asset for Luongo, I'm glad Nonis has even said that himself. Praise the lord!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd ONLY give up quantity for Luongo. Van can take their pick from Connely, Lombardi, Komisarek & Bozak & a few others. Much like the Phaneuf deal. Leafs got Dion for quantity servicable parts.
- GCHonda

I'd love to see Nonis trade one of Connolly, Lombo or Komi and get a 1st back.

Source?

Any interest in Redden?
- Atomic Wedgie

Larry Brooks ‏@NYP_Brooksie

Told that Bost, Tor, Fla, Ott have expressed at least preliminary interest in Redden..

Larry Brooks ‏@NYP_Brooksie

Told that Bost, Tor, Fla, Ott have expressed at least preliminary interest in Redden..
- LeafMan

please god no. id rather lu! and thats saying a lot!

Well they would need a top six C prospect coming back (Kadri or Colborne), a top six winger - Kulemin, MacA, Frattin, and a prospect - D'Amigo, Blacker, Percy, Finn etc
I think this would help get negotiations going. Probably some barking over picks and player choices. I think if we could get Oleksiak or Campbell in the trade it would be awesome, but hey.
- Unholy_Forward

Preferably I'd rather have the Stars talke Colborne. Reason is cause Colborne is primarily a center. If the Leafs gett Benn, they'd have Benn & Grabo as their top 2 centers, so Colborne is expendable. Kadri can play the wing so he's more valuable to the Leafs than Colborne.