Eklund: The Latest on... Grabovski, Briere, Horton, Ryan and Evander Kane.
- Eklund

Oh please Nashville overpay Horton

@DarrenDreger
Huge trade in the works. Boston and Dallas close on a deal sending Tyler Seguin to Stars for Loui Eriksson. Other parts involved as well

Briere will go to the habs, 5 years @5mil per and you will like it.
- LeafMan

You know you're way off target here. He's looking for a 1 year contract, then head back to Philly after they buy-out Vinny.

EKlund, why not get someone who knows something about Western conference rumours? Doesn't seem like you have any sources in the west...
- kaptaan

He has Cloutier.....

I love this move for Boston. Loui will help tremendously on the RW. He can play both ends of the ice. Hopefully it goes through
- fudd1689

I think Loui has been underrated for years.

I think Loui has been underrated for years.
- houseofcards74

Always.

Toronto is a mess right now... no direction.

I miss Burke, and his interviews.

Toronto hockey is boring now!!!
- jimmc7722

Just now????

I think Loui has been underrated for years.
- houseofcards74

Add him to an already potent PK team it could spell nightmares for opposing PP units. I would slot Loui alongside Bergeron and Marchand. Go out and snag another forward to play on the top line

@DarrenDreger
Huge trade in the works. Boston and Dallas close on a deal sending Tyler Seguin to Stars for Loui Eriksson. Other parts involved as well
- mochoson

Good trade for both sides.

Holy crap that Grabovski buyout is dumb. Would be a far better pickup than Bozak
- S Kaspar Rollins

Whats dumb is some people fail to understand that there is a reason behind such a move..Grabo is a decent player and bring alot to the table,is it 5.5 mill worth tho?Not a chance..Grabo thrived under wilson's system and was putting up decent points and was a solid work horse that you couldnt keep down.Being as the system has changed when Carlyle took over and the players could not play the run and gun style anymore and had to focus more on the def side of the game it showed in Grabo's game..So why not use the second buyout and put the money towards a hole..The move is a tell tale sign the leafs have something done but cant announce it yet..

Remember it was Sunday that Nonis said Grabo would be back with the team and have to improve his game to keep his ice time..No one is going to be handed big mins without earning them...He also stated he does not forsee using the 2nd buyout this season.. So i believe a quick change like this could only mean 1 thing and that is he was able to put a deal together that would improve us over Grabo..

Ek must not be checking his Twitter

Whats dumb is some people fail to understand that there is a reason behind such a move..Grabo is a decent player and bring alot to the table,is it 5.5 mill worth tho?Not a chance..Grabo thrived under wilson's system and was putting up decent points and was a solid work horse that you couldnt keep down.Being as the system has changed when Carlyle took over and the players could not play the run and gun style anymore and had to focus more on the def side of the game it showed in Grabo's game..So why not use the second buyout and put the money towards a hole..The move is a tell tale sign the leafs have something done but cant announce it yet..

Remember it was Sunday that Nonis said Grabo would be back with the team and have to improve his game to keep his ice time..No one is going to be handed big mins without earning them...He also stated he does not forsee using the 2nd buyout this season.. So i believe a quick change like this could only mean 1 thing and that is he was able to put a deal together that would improve us over Grabo..
- ALeafsFan4Ever

Is Grabo more overpaid than the UFA you're going to sign to replace him...

Good trade for both sides.
- Alexzanki

If this trade goes through, should make it interesting on the Alfressson front. Now he has the chance to play with fellow countryman Eriksson.

Whats dumb is some people fail to understand that there is a reason behind such a move..Grabo is a decent player and bring alot to the table,is it 5.5 mill worth tho?Not a chance..Grabo thrived under wilson's system and was putting up decent points and was a solid work horse that you couldnt keep down.Being as the system has changed when Carlyle took over and the players could not play the run and gun style anymore and had to focus more on the def side of the game it showed in Grabo's game..So why not use the second buyout and put the money towards a hole..The move is a tell tale sign the leafs have something done but cant announce it yet..

Remember it was Sunday that Nonis said Grabo would be back with the team and have to improve his game to keep his ice time..No one is going to be handed big mins without earning them...He also stated he does not forsee using the 2nd buyout this season.. So i believe a quick change like this could only mean 1 thing and that is he was able to put a deal together that would improve us over Grabo..
- ALeafsFan4Ever

yea, they can use it to fill their biggest hole at cent.... ohhh wait

Is Grabo more overpaid than the UFA you're going to sign to replace him...
- S Kaspar Rollins

Seriously....Clarkson for 5.5? If they are moving Grabo to clear room for a UFA they will be just as overpaid if not more.

I don't think this trade would go through without seguin's representation arguing for it after that publicity stunt that the draft

I don't think this trade would go through without seguin's representation arguing for it after that publicity stunt that the draft
- jacketsfan0649

Well that and it's actually a good hockey trade too.

If this trade goes through, should make it interesting on the Alfressson front. Now he has the chance to play with fellow countryman Eriksson.
- fudd1689

Meh....I wouldn't uproot my family to go play with a buddy...besides, Karlson is a swede too.

If this trade goes through, should make it interesting on the Alfressson front. Now he has the chance to play with fellow countryman Eriksson.
- fudd1689

I think Alfie is pretty much resigning with Ottawa (see travis Yost's) blogg, but Boston needs a guy that can play on the wing and replace Horton and Erikson is just the guy a good 30 goal scorer that does his job.

Well that and it's actually a good hockey trade too.
- S Kaspar Rollins

It's way riskier for the B's, u don't just give up on a 21 year old former 2nd overall pick without a top notch high level player coming back. Ericsson is nice but in a year or two we could all be scratching our heads

Meh....I wouldn't uproot my family to go play with a buddy...besides, Karlson is a swede too.
- The-O-G

He doesn't have to uproot his family if it's a 1 year deal. He can live in Boston during the season and return to Ottawa. I don't think it's going to happen but could be an interesting side note

It's way riskier for the B's, u don't just give up on a 21 year old former 2nd overall pick without a top notch high level player coming back. Ericsson is nice but in a year or two we could all be scratching our heads
- jacketsfan0649

Eriksson is highly underrated with a great contract

E. Kane to Montreal. I've had this one predicted since last year.
- elcabong

So you been wrong for a year.

Not sure I see your point.

He doesn't have to uproot his family if it's a 1 year deal. He can live in Boston during the season and return to Ottawa. I don't think it's going to happen but could be an interesting side note
- fudd1689

Ya that's true....I just don't think one guy would make that much of a difference. We shall see.

Ya that's true....I just don't think one guy would make that much of a difference. We shall see.
- The-O-G

Agreed. Now Dreger is saying there might be more coming back to Boston with Eriksson. Maybe Glennie? Or some picks