Damn, didn't know Kessel was that bald! Looks like Burrows is ripping off a toupee. Phil could use some glue for that thing so maybe he'll advocate for getting a glue guy like Burrows?!
- hankthetank

He wasn't bald before that scrum started...

Kesler for Subban and a 1st
- Fruitcakenipple

Ouch, Habs would be insane to do that. I doubt Kesler would even want to play there, the lights are too bright.

I love this site, its like the TMZ of sports.

I can see Ek with his blue cup and straw sitting around with his team of insiders..




See those trade rumors on the board!

He wasn't bald before that scrum started...
- Fruitcakenipple

probably still looks good next to Getzlaf. that dude needs to pull a Messier/Jordan and move on

He wasn't bald before that scrum started...
- Fruitcakenipple

Heard Nonis on hockeycentral today. Doesn't sound like Bolland will be back next year?

Ouch, Habs would be insane to do that. I doubt Kesler would even want to play there, the lights are too bright.
- Number04

Heard Nonis on hockeycentral today. Doesn't sound like Bolland will be back next year?
- hankthetank

so not only does he want $5M+ per, he also wants an 8 year deal? did i hear that rumor properly? sheesh.

Remember Ek's post about how good Leino is:

"Let me say this to the Sabres fans out there...Ville Leino is every bit worth this deal.
He will put up huge numbers in Buffalo.
He is a power play specialist who has had limited PP time on Detroit and Philly.
He is impossible to take the puck from.
He is sly defensively.
He carries the puck and slows the game down around him like few can.
He isn't big, but he shields the puck as well as any player in the NHL over the last several years.
He is a great guy/hockey player to the core.
He loves playing the game and he thrives off of passionate fans.
He has the ability to lift his game to another level in the playoffs.

And mark my words...remember I told you this Sabres fans:
There will be at least one or two moments in every game when Leino does something that simply makes you say, "Wow, did you see that?"
- hankthetank

This is epic

Heard Nonis on hockeycentral today. Doesn't sound like Bolland will be back next year?
- hankthetank

He wants 5 million or he walks.

Heard Nonis on hockeycentral today. Doesn't sound like Bolland will be back next year?
- hankthetank

LOL...It could be next yr before he's back from injury...Took a step back yesterday during practise..He's got some recovery yet..

LOL...It could be next yr before he's back from injury...Took a step back yesterday during practise..He's got some recovery yet..
- Fruitcakenipple

Funny isnt it, if Bolland played for Florida nobody would even remember who he is.

This guy isnt worth the trouble of typing his name..let him walk, who cares.

Funny isnt it, if Bolland played for Florida nobody would even remember who he is.

This guy isnt worth the trouble of typing his name..let him walk, who cares.
- Number04

i like him but he's just way too injury prone to commit more than like 2 years/8-ishM to

even that might be too much

so not only does he want $5M+ per, he also wants an 8 year deal? did i hear that rumor properly? sheesh.
- S Kaspar Rollins

Depends if ya believe Nick Kypreos seems he's the only one making that claim....Cant imaging any contract talks happening with Bolland until he plays some hockey and right now when that happens is unknown..

Edler for ROR + Elliott
- Scooby_Doo

Edler and Kesler for ROR...?

i like him but he's just way too injury prone to commit more than like 2 years/8-ishM to

even that might be too much
- S Kaspar Rollins

Injury is a big concern with him and no one knows how he will recover from this one...

Depends if ya believe Nick Kypreos seems he's the only one making that claim....Cant imaging any contract talks happening with Bolland until he plays some hockey and right now when that happens is unknown..
- Fruitcakenipple

well the leafs dont really have a choice right now but to see what he'd be willing to take...he might still have trade value

if he actually thinks he can get 7x5M out of anyone his agent is either a moron or a genius

Kesler for Subban and a 1st
- Fruitcakenipple

Kesler will fetch a young up and coming player like Clb Ryan Johansen or Derek Stephan as per Bob McKenzie. So obviously hoping to land PK alone would be impossible.

Edler and Kesler for ROR...?
- goavsgo10

Kesler for ROR and a 1st

Kesler will fetch a young up and coming player like Clb Ryan Johansen or Derek Stephan as per Bob McKenzie. So obviously hoping to land PK alone would impossible.
- Champ

Fine than..Change the 1st to a 2nd..

Fine than..Change the 1st to a 2nd..
- Fruitcakenipple

So Kelser and a 1st for Subban. Still not enough.

Kesler for ROR and a 1st
- Fruitcakenipple

Kesler for Kessel and 1st

well the leafs dont really have a choice right now but to see what he'd be willing to take...he might still have trade value

if he actually thinks he can get 7x5M out of anyone his agent is either a moron or a genius
- S Kaspar Rollins

Who would trade for him...He might not play a game before deadline day...Leafs have no choice but wait it out and see where it goes..Wouldn't shock me to see him shut it down for the yr if the recovery continues to be a issue..

Kesler will fetch a young up and coming player like Clb Ryan Johansen or Derek Stephan as per Bob McKenzie. So obviously hoping to land PK alone would impossible.
- Champ

you mean the ryan johansen that has 40+ points this year, on pace for 36 goals, versus Kesler on pace for 52 points? why in god's name would columbus make that trade?

you mean the ryan johansen that has 40+ points this year, on pace for 36 goals, versus Kesler on pace for 52 points? why in god's name would columbus make that trade?
- S Kaspar Rollins

Thats him and they also give up a 1st....

you mean the ryan johansen that has 40+ points this year, on pace for 36 goals, versus Kesler on pace for 52 points? why in god's name would columbus make that trade?
- S Kaspar Rollins

Ask Bob McKenzie!

So for example, would Kesler be prepared to go back to Ohio - he played at Ohio State University - for the Columbus Blue Jackets? And if he was prepared to do that, would the Blue Jackets give up a young centre like Ryan Johansen? Would the New York Rangers give up Derek Stepan, or someone along those lines? Again, someone who is between 20 and 25 who the Canucks can put in their lineup. If they can find the absolute right fit, and they would have to take some money back on Kesler because in order to make these trades, there's a lot of teams that are capped out and would have a tough time taking his salary - although when you look at his contract it's an awesome contract for that guy. So yeah, it's being considered.