Likely to retire. Concussion issues....he was healthy at the end of the year, so he can be bought out.
- mikeinbuffalo

Whats up with his Concussion Issues?? Cant that Vampire just drink some blood and have a Nap?? Should be good to go...Maybe the Sun at the Outdoor Game really Franked Him Up!

Gardiner for Strome Neideriter and Dipietro
- jribout

Why?

Anyway, Clarkson is a one year wonder who will break down sooner than most.

I love his work ethic and heart, but the real prize is Nathan Horton. At least you know he has legitimate talent.

Clarkson at anything more than 4.5 is a mistake. Horton for 5.5 works for me, though.

Consolation prize: Clowe at 3 per year. This might not actually be a bad move, as it saves us some money to target a center.

Gardiner for Strome Neideriter and Dipietro
- jribout

done

Why?

Anyway, Clarkson is a one year wonder who will break down sooner than most.

I love his work ethic and heart, but the real prize is Nathan Horton. At least you know he has legitimate talent.

Clarkson at anything more than 4.5 is a mistake. Horton for 5.5 works for me, though.
- Leeman4Gilmour

We are forgetting about Jarome Iginla. There is no way in Hell He goes back to Pittsburg......

Gardiner for Strome Neideriter and Dipietro
- jribout

Gardiner + Komisarek

Gardiner for Strome Neideriter and Dipietro
- jribout

Clarkson is a good person and good citizen of the NHL if he were to sign elsewhere especially Toronto his hard working two way game would become a fan favorite. Dare I say that he would improve the top 6 dramatically!

- NYI44

Gardiner + Grabovski for Strome?

Gardiner + Grabovski for Strome?
- Cooshie

I really don't want to trade Strome. I think he'll be a great RW to JT

Clarkson is a good person and good citizen of the NHL if he were to sign elsewhere especially Toronto his hard working two way game would become a fan favorite. Dare I say that he would improve the top 6 dramatically!
- Snowmanonfire

I doubt he would make a "dramatic" improvement to The Leafs top 6.
Definitely an improvement but not so "dramatic"
We need a true number one centre to get that "dramatic" improvement.

- NYI44

How about Gardiner + 24 million dollars for Strome?

- NYI44

How about Gardiner and a 1st for Strome and DiPietro?

Any closer?

How about Gardiner + 24 million dollars for Strome?
- The Law

Dammit, yours is better than mine.

Clarkson is a good person and good citizen of the NHL if he were to sign elsewhere especially Toronto his hard working two way game would become a fan favorite. Dare I say that he would improve the top 6 dramatically!
- Snowmanonfire

Meh. He improves the top 9 dramatically, but let's not forget that Kulemin turned in one 30 goal season, too.

JVR, Kessel, Lupul, Kadri, Bozak/Grabo/center we get in the off-season/Kulemin. I assume he bumps Kulemin.

I guess that's a modest upgrade, but the real upgrade is that he bumps Kulemin to a true checking role.

I really don't want to trade Strome. I think he'll be a great RW to JT
- NYI44

Of course you don't want to move him but you gotta give to get.
Gardiner is a real big coupe for an unproven prospect - did you see him in the playoffs? The kids was unreal and exactly what you guys need.
Add Grabovski and it would be a pretty good trade for the Islanders to turn down.

How about Gardiner + 24 million dollars for Strome?
- The Law

No Strome! I want him playing for the ISLES next year

I doubt he would make a "dramatic" improvement to The Leafs top 6.
Definitely an improvement but not so "dramatic"
We need a true number one centre to get that "dramatic" improvement.
- Cooshie

Agree, If you want "dramatic" Improvement in the top 6 you: Sign Iginla or Trade that Poopty #21 pick, Kulie and Gunner For Bobby Ryan.

I really don't want to trade Strome. I think he'll be a great RW to JT
- NYI44

you will hand him over and like it!!

No Strome! I want him playing for the ISLES next year
- NYI44

curious to hear an isles fan perspective on this

what would you give up to get someone to take DP off your hands?

Of course you don't want to move him but you gotta give to get.
Gardiner is a real big coupe for an unproven prospect - did you see him in the playoffs? The kids was unreal and exactly what you guys need.
Add Grabovski and it would be a pretty good trade for the Islanders to turn down.
- Cooshie

I only saw game 7 (sorry) of the leafs series so I didn't see him. We have a lot of prospects and I don't expect Garth to trade Strome away but I can sort of see trading Nino.

Why?

Anyway, Clarkson is a one year wonder who will break down sooner than most.

I love his work ethic and heart, but the real prize is Nathan Horton. At least you know he has legitimate talent.

Clarkson at anything more than 4.5 is a mistake. Horton for 5.5 works for me, though.

Consolation prize: Clowe at 3 per year. This might not actually be a bad move, as it saves us some money to target a center.
- Leeman4Gilmour

Horton is the one more likely to break down not Clarkson, the guy is as tough as nails, imo.

curious to hear an isles fan perspective on this

what would you give up to get someone to take DP off your hands?
- Dozzer

I would take Lou for DP and a draft pick but not a first rounder

Agree, If you want "dramatic" Improvement in the top 6 you: Sign Iginla or Trade that Poopty #21 pick, Kulie and Gunner For Bobby Ryan.
- Jimmy_wiener

Now that Burkie is gone, do we still talk about Bobby Ryan?

Dammit, yours is better than mine.
- Atomic Wedgie

I don't know what's funnier: Leafs fans suggesting that 24 million only buys you Strome, or Islanders fans shooting it down.

If the Leafs ever offered to save the Isles and pay out DiPi and all we wanted was some prospect who had never played a single NHL game, Wang would be signing that deal 30 seconds after Nonis offered it.

Meanwhile, Nonis would find himself unemployed.

mayhaps