You got that right!
- TML60

Which is my point...

I wouldn't consider that a substantial basis for any argument. Norris is also voted on by the Writers Association, I would take current players credibility over theirs.
- Meeqsb

The only thing sports illustrated was ever good for was the swimsuit issue. If you really consider it a reliable source for hockey insight, I feel bad for you son.

What would Toronto ask for in a trade from Nashville? Can you imagine Weber and Phaneuf on same team.

Weber / Josi
Phaneuf / Ellis
Klein / Bartley
Gill

Players that aren't available for a trade. Our 1st round pick this year, Forsberg, Wilson, Bourque, Weber, Rinne, Josi, Ellis

good god... keep Letang
- senstroll

Is there a full moon tonight. Omg! Lunacy.

Exactly my point!
- mventres

some things just dont need to be said

good god... keep Letang
- senstroll

21st pick+Gardiner+something else good should be enough to get Letang.

Rossi was just reporting that Letang has told Shero that even though he wants to stay in Pittsburgh, his preferred destination is Toronto if they can't get a contract extension done. I don't think there's a trade in the works, and I know Pitt fans will rip this apart, but there's no guarantee that Gardiner or Rielly won't be better than Letang when they reach his age.

I think Rossi was just stirring poop up.

What would Toronto ask for in a trade from Nashville? Can you imagine Weber and Phaneuf on same team.

Weber / Josi
Phaneuf / Ellis
Klein / Bartley
Gill

Players that aren't available for a trade. Our 1st round pick this year, Forsberg, Wilson, Bourque, Weber, Rinne, Josi, Ellis
- dgutzman

So what you're saying is, you're not willing to offer anything of value for Phaneuf. Fantastic, where do I sign up?

What would Toronto ask for in a trade from Nashville? Can you imagine Weber and Phaneuf on same team.

Weber / Josi
Phaneuf / Ellis
Klein / Bartley
Gill

Players that aren't available for a trade. Our 1st round pick this year, Forsberg, Wilson, Bourque, Weber, Rinne, Josi, Ellis
- dgutzman

What would it take to get Hornqvist?

Gagner <-> Phaneuf + Reimer

???
- mventres

Hahaha

What would Toronto ask for in a trade from Nashville? Can you imagine Weber and Phaneuf on same team.

Weber / Josi
Phaneuf / Ellis
Klein / Bartley
Gill

Players that aren't available for a trade. Our 1st round pick this year, Forsberg, Wilson, Bourque, Weber, Rinne, Josi, Ellis
- dgutzman

So everybody of value?

i'm sure nonis is hoping less then 6.5, more in the 5.25 range would be suitable
- matt1337

Not even close

What would Toronto ask for in a trade from Nashville? Can you imagine Weber and Phaneuf on same team.

Weber / Josi
Phaneuf / Ellis
Klein / Bartley
Gill

Players that aren't available for a trade. Our 1st round pick this year, Forsberg, Wilson, Bourque, Weber, Rinne, Josi, Ellis
- dgutzman

You just had a defensemen better than Phaneuf a year ago.

Here's a funny thought, stastny's a centre, phaneuf's a d-man.....so how the hell did Phaneuf finish with more points then the guy he's supposedly worth less than. Jesus, there's discussion and debate, and then there's just pure out fishing for attention.
- mykokes

This. The comparison is laughable IMO. Stasny's numbers relative to that cap hit?

What would Toronto ask for in a trade from Nashville? Can you imagine Weber and Phaneuf on same team.

Weber / Josi
Phaneuf / Ellis
Klein / Bartley
Gill

Players that aren't available for a trade. Our 1st round pick this year, Forsberg, Wilson, Bourque, Weber, Rinne, Josi, Ellis
- dgutzman

so you are saying the 4th pick is on the table in a trade for Dion?

21st pick+Gardiner+something else good should be enough to get Letang.
- Orpik44

I'd rather keep Gardiner and see how he develops. I'm not really interested in Letang.

so you are saying the 4th pick is on the table in a trade for Dion?
- senstroll

AND the 3rd

Here's a funny thought, stastny's a centre, phaneuf's a d-man.....so how the hell did Phaneuf finish with more points then the guy he's supposedly worth less than. Jesus, there's discussion and debate, and then there's just pure out fishing for attention.
- mykokes

I would cite playing in the east vs west, the players they played with, TOI, QOC, and mostly Coaching as the reasons for why Phaneuf finished 3 points higher. Stastny also played 8 less games (or about 1/5th less games) than Phaneuf. Stastny was also used almost exclusively in a defensive roll at about 43% OZS.

Phaneuf was also a -6 in the playoffs, when it mattered.

Avs also have the option to hold a large portion of Stastny's salary which makes his trade value exponentially larger whereas the leafs most likely wouldn't entertain the idea.

In a year where the Cap is going down and a team can trade for a top 6 center with a 3.3M cap hit Stastny is far more valuable than Phaneuf.

This. The comparison is laughable IMO. Stasny's numbers relative to that cap hit?
- bluepulasky

Statsny is almost a joke at this point. He's not close to a 1C

So what you're saying is, you're not willing to offer anything of value for Phaneuf. Fantastic, where do I sign up?
- mykokes

,

No, Phaneuf only has 1 year left on his contract. If the trade also had a contract extension involved, that would change some things. But we have a very strong group of prospects that would be considered. Our core team is off limits. However, if his contract isn't extended, we aren't giving up our core for 1 year.
Ekholm, Watson, Leipsic just to name a few.

I'd rather keep Gardiner and see how he develops. I'm not really interested in Letang.
- Jadass12

x2 pass .. word is hes not a great playoff preformer... woud be fine if it was 2005..but since we are back in the playoff picture

I would cite playing in the east vs west, the players they played with, TOI, QOC, and mostly Coaching as the reasons for why Phaneuf finished 3 points higher. Stastny also played 8 less games (or about 1/5th less games) than Phaneuf. Stastny was also used almost exclusively in a defensive roll at about 43% OZS.

Phaneuf was also a -6 in the playoffs, when it mattered.

Avs also have the option to hold a large portion of Stastny's salary which makes his trade value exponentially larger whereas the leafs most likely wouldn't entertain the idea.

In a year where the Cap is going down and a team can trade for a top 6 center with a 3.3M cap hit Stastny is far more valuable than Phaneuf.
- Meeqsb

He's the 3rd best center on the worst team in the NHL, how is he more valuable than the top defensemen on a playoff team?

I would cite playing in the east vs west, the players they played with, TOI, QOC, and mostly Coaching as the reasons for why Phaneuf finished 3 points higher. Stastny also played 8 less games (or about 1/5th less games) than Phaneuf. Stastny was also used almost exclusively in a defensive roll at about 43% OZS.

Phaneuf was also a -6 in the playoffs, when it mattered.

Avs also have the option to hold a large portion of Stastny's salary which makes his trade value exponentially larger whereas the leafs most likely wouldn't entertain the idea.

In a year where the Cap is going down and a team can trade for a top 6 center with a 3.3M cap hit Stastny is far more valuable than Phaneuf.
- Meeqsb

Let me dumb it down for you hotshot, the Leafs would be moronic to deal a top pairing d-man on a playoff team for a guy who hasn't been a top line centre in years on a team that just missed the playoffs. And spare me the west is better than the east crap.

The only thing sports illustrated was ever good for was the swimsuit issue. If you really consider it a reliable source for hockey insight, I feel bad for you son.
- mykokes

I feel that they are not, however the poll was credible and accurate.

On a side note I think you are one of the most well spoken leaf fans I have met on this site and you do a good job of backing up your opinion. So while in this instance I may disagree with you, I do have a great amount of respect for you as fans like yourself are few and far between.

What would it take to get Hornqvist?
- Orpik44

Being that Hornqvist is signed for a number of years, a proven veteran that will crash the net, and is a fan favorite, it would have to be a stud prospect or a proven young player. Although a mid level 1st rounder might work.