I orig thought that as well, but not sure if D'amigo will be ready so I went safe/realistic....Frattin and Kule could switch too...and I'm not including Lombo, Army or Connolly cuz in my world they'll be traded ....if not,

Connolly Bozak Frattin
Brown Lombardi Armstrong

Steckel
- JIMI-JAMES

Not a bad problem to have with all the young kids ready to step up and challenge the vets for jobs. This is a big year for the Leafs having all those expiring contracts and a bunch of kids trying to make the big club.

I think San Jose might not get as much as they expect for Thornton
- coolehmon41

The day SJ trades Thornton to the Leafs.......I can see it now

Read entire post including his orig trade
- JIMI-JAMES

You aren't getting Thornton from DW for a bag of pucks.

The day SJ trades Thornton to the Leafs.......I can see it now
- LA_Kings6720

San Jose is no longer a threat to the Kings. They're on the way down while u guys will be on top of the division for years.

You aren't getting Thornton from DW for a bag of pucks.
- FinAddict

If The Leafs get Thornton you can guarantee that Franson will be one of the players involved and MacArthur makes a lot of sense as well with his reasonable contract, age and good numbers the past two years. I'd assume there will be another prospect in the mix not named kadri,colbourne,gardiner or frattin

* I am currently talking to sources with another Western Conference team who looks to be readying themselves for their most aggressive summer to date. More on the details and the team in my next blog, but let's just say "If you aren't going to fire the GM or Coach you have to fire the players. "


is he talking about Van maybe??? Could be interesting to see if they look to trade some big names (other then Lou). Maybe Kesler, Burrows, Beiksa, or maybe the unthinkable the Sidens?
- jonathonpeddle

I saw that I think San Jose....

If The Leafs get Thornton you can guarantee that Franson will be one of the players involved and MacArthur makes a lot of sense as well with his reasonable contract, age and good numbers the past two years. I'd assume there will be another prospect in the mix not named kadri,colbourne,gardiner or frattin
- coolehmon41

Thornton for Franson, #5 pick and some scrub prospect.

San Jose is no longer a threat to the Kings. They're on the way down while u guys will be on top of the division for years.
- coolehmon41

Its going to be great watching LA.

Iginla to the Kings, Parise to the Kings, Suter to the Kings.

Iginla to the Kings, Parise to the Kings, Suter to the Kings.
- StayTunedMTC

Parise will be on the Kings 2012-2013 season

Parise will be on the Kings 2012-2013 season
- LA_Kings6720

We need to win the Stanley Cup against the Devils. Parise will join the Kings ala Hossa.

Iginla to the Kings, Parise to the Kings, Suter to the Kings.
- StayTunedMTC

Source?

We need to win the Stanley Cup against the Devils. Parise will join the Kings ala Hossa.
- StayTunedMTC

I dont believe you have to win the Cup to have players come to your team BUT I do believe that if your team has made it to the Championship series in any sport, I believe players will look towards both teams as a destination. Not just to the team who won it all.

You aren't getting Thornton from DW for a bag of pucks.
- FinAddict

How about a gold metal goalie?

How about a gold metal goalie?
- bloatedmosquito

could Eklund be talking about a team noone ever would think of?!!!1
Maybe Detroit or Minnesota or even Colorado?

How about a gold metal goalie?
- bloatedmosquito

Jumbo Joe is a no-show. I don't think that would bode well with the Vancouver faithful.

bring Iginla to Pittsburgh.

bring Iginla to Pittsburgh.
- SuperHenderson13

Yes! put him with sid

Jumbo Joe is a no-show. I don't think that would bode well with the Vancouver faithful.
- Deadmau55

I wouldn't want the Canucks to trade for Thorton, but I think the comments about him being a "no-show" are pretty far off.

He's easily been one of the best Sharks players during the post season the past couple of years. He was pretty much the only San Jose player who showed up against the Blues. I think he's still one of the top playmakers in the league.

I wouldn't want the Canucks to trade for Thorton, but I think the comments about him being a "no-show" are pretty far off.

He's easily been one of the best Sharks players during the post season the past couple of years. He was pretty much the only San Jose player who showed up against the Blues. I think he's still one of the top playmakers in the league.
- Brandon_Lee

Exactly. That's why I think he would be great on Kesler's wing.

I wouldn't want the Canucks to trade for Thorton, but I think the comments about him being a "no-show" are pretty far off.

He's easily been one of the best Sharks players during the post season the past couple of years. He was pretty much the only San Jose player who showed up against the Blues. I think he's still one of the top playmakers in the league.
- Brandon_Lee

I beg your pardon, I still have remember him scoring a game winner against us last year at home in the playoffs, and him blowing kisses to the crowd.

The Flyers dont need more depth Defenseman. They need a number 1 guy. Murray is a more physical, less mobil and offensively talented version of Coburn and Meszaros, much like Grossmann is. If the Flyers cant land Suter, and Weber or another top guy is not available, then the Flyers should use thier offensive assets to move up in the draft and pick the next Number 1 guy.

Exactly. That's why I think he would be great on Kesler's wing.
- bloatedmosquito

Yea, I could see that working out pretty well. I assume the Sharks would want a pretty hefty return though. Realistically, I'm not sure if the Canucks would be able to meet the Sharks demands.

Left Wisconsin and is headed straight to the Leafs paired with Gardiner. E5 you heard it hear first.
- Crispo98

Lets just complete the 2013 Toronto Maple Leaf Stanley Cup winning roster

Thornton for Franson and Connolly
Ignila for Schenn
Suter Signs as a FA for a discount
Luongo for Komy and Kadri
Nash for Lombardi and the 5th pick

Have I left any Stars for Trash deals out?