Larry Brooks ‏@NYP_Brooksie

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

I say Ott signs him...

Larry Brooks ‏@NYP_Brooksie

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

Thank God, we need another defenseman.

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

Ya me too, problem is that like 29 other NHL cities, everyone knows they suck. You'd be hard pressed to find an NHL GM that would give u a 1st for all 3.

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

He would come cheap. A low risk, possible reward scenario. Our depth at defense isn't what it once was, especially if (when) Komisarek is run out of town.

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

He would come cheap. A low risk, possible reward scenario. Our depth at defense isn't what it once was, especially if (when) Komisarek is run out of town.

Comparing him to John Mitchell as in a player hyped up by Leaf fans like yourself, only to realize he sucks. Pretty comparable stats if you ask me. It's probably safe to say you were one of the fans that thought Stralman was the second coming of Lidstrom, Pogge was the next Brodeur, Earl was the next Iginla, Mitchell was the next Dougie Gilmour, Kondratiev was the next Visnovsky. Come on man, Frattin is a 3rd liner at best, call it like it is, an easily replaceable player, a feel good story. He has Tim Brent and Joey Crabb type player written all over him. Easy to find.
- ThePresident

Contrary to popular belief, throwing up in your mouth is not an expression of happiness for most. Not sure how you just came up with all of that but I do apologize for accidentally sending you spiraling out of control.

I say Ott signs him...
- Fruitcakenipple

Yes I hope Ottawa signs Redden, Yashin & Lalime so we can re-live the good times when the Leafs once again kick the Sens ass's in the playoffs. Where have all the good times gone?

Ya me too, problem is that like 29 other NHL cities, everyone knows they suck. You'd be hard pressed to find an NHL GM that would give u a 1st for all 3.
- GCHonda

Considering we were paid Franson just to get rid of Lombardi and his contract - I agree.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

As per @Real_ESPNLeBrun, clubs can do one accelerated compliance buyout this week. Applies to players earning $3M or more AAV.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

As per @Real_ESPNLeBrun, clubs can do one accelerated compliance buyout this week. Applies to players earning $3M or more AAV.
- faceto27

Which one is gone? Komi or Lombo?

Which one is gone? Komi or Lombo?
- faceto27

Why would u buyout Lombo??...He walks this summer..

Thank God, we need another defenseman.
- Unholy_Forward

Leafs going after Redden? A slow footed d-man who is a hinderence on the back end? Don't the Leafs have one of those already? What's his name........ oh yeah Komisarek

Which one is gone? Komi or Lombo?
- faceto27

why buy out a player who is off the books soon and when we are not in Cap trouble

Why would u buyout Lombo??...He walks this summer..
- Fruitcakenipple

good point

why buy out a player who is off the books soon and when we are not in Cap trouble
- senstroll

Agreed. At the end of this season, say bye bye to UFA's Lombo, Connely & Bozak, assuming they don't get dealt between now & the trade deadline. No buyouts needed.

Lombardi should be used as bait.
- bixll

Lombardi sucks, no one will take him, now Fratten on the other hand everyone would

nuff said

Matt Frattin is a cornerstone player, and will be a pillar for the Leafs for the next decade.

Contrary to popular belief, throwing up in your mouth is not an expression of happiness for most. Not sure how you just came up with all of that but I do apologize for accidentally sending you spiraling out of control.
- markmark

You lose.

Matt Frattin is a cornerstone player, and will be a pillar for the Leafs for a decade.
- Leafland

why buy out a player who is off the books soon and when we are not in Cap trouble
- senstroll

Okay Komi it is then

A slow footed d-man who is a hinderence on the back end? Don't the Leafs have one of those already? What's his name........ oh yeah Komisarek
- GCHonda

Hey, if it helps us lose and get 1st overall pick I'm happy as tits.

I say Ott signs him...
- Fruitcakenipple

leafs need him to pair with Komisarek, would be a top point producing duo in the league

Matt Frattin is a cornerstone player, and will be a pillar for the Leafs for the next decade.
- Leafland

Matt Frattin?
Call 911, someone OD'd on the kool aid.

Nick Kypreos ‏@RealKyper

Note on new compliance buyout agreement. Player consent needed to buy player out and player cap hit must be 3M+ Next summer reg rules apply

He's 25 years old, playing against younger unskilled guys, it's not that impressive.
- ThePresident

And if you’ve watched any AHL hockey, you can still see who has NHL skills, and is playing in a league below his level, despite the lower overall skill level. Frattin is clearly an NHL level player, with NHL shot, NHL skating, NHL physicality, etc.

Besides, last year, as a 24 year old, when he put up 8 goals in 56 games as a rookie with 13 minutes a game and next to no PP time, he was playing against NHLers.