"I have had at least three sources today inform me that Toronto is talking about Nash and Luongo and moving up in the draft, while all along getting closer and closer to obtaining Parise's rights...stay tuned."

Are you seriously trying to suggest that the Leafs are looking at Nash AND Luongo, AND moving up in the draft AND obtaining Parise's rights?

Where, pray tell, are all these assets coming from?

Also, you forgot Bobby Ryan.
- hemlock34

Burke has cloned himself, he is all over the place at one time. Each clone still looks pissed off.

Toronto trying to swing a deal for Yaks...possible...cost? hmmm...

(1) 5th + Colbourne + 3rd rnd <-> 1st overall + Belanger + Omark?

Then, they try to swing:

(2) Schenn + Kadri + Omark + Rynnas + Kulemin <-> CLB: 2nd overall + 3rd in 2013

(1): EDM gets a possible future #2 C with size, and the 5th overall pick to snag Reinhart or Murray. They also unload an unhappy Belanger and Omark. TOR gets Yaks some grit/faceoff.

(2): CLB: Gets a good young D, possible future #2 C, possible #1 G, very good top-6 2-way winger as well as potential in Omark. They trade what could be a top flight player, but get lots of talent in return.

Just a thought, as I see the HUGE potential for TOR to swing something like this given Burke's history.

why would you draft reinhart ahead of trouba. trouba has great two ability.
- tomburton99

I have Trouba going top 5.

For Kadri
- Oilfan19

and Jeff Finger

Any chance you can turn off the video about the Vermont Catamounts start to their season? Getting a bit old now.
- Kovaltron

Agreed!

AJ Jakubec ‏@AJonSports

The buzz in Pittsburgh so far. The Ottawa Senators are serious players in the Rick Nash sweepstakes. Might be between OTT, PHI and NYR.
Retweeted by SensChirp

sooo... Everyone to the Leafs then?

that was easy.

"I have had at least three sources today inform me that Toronto is talking about Nash and Luongo and moving up in the draft, while all along getting closer and closer to obtaining Parise's rights...stay tuned."

Are you seriously trying to suggest that the Leafs are looking at Nash AND Luongo, AND moving up in the draft AND obtaining Parise's rights?

Where, pray tell, are all these assets coming from?

Also, you forgot Bobby Ryan.
- hemlock34

actually in his defence i believe hes saying theyre creating diversions by saying all those names but the real dominoe is parise... notice how i used the right lingo too

If they didn't start contract talks by now, he is gone.
- deadpoulet

lou doesnt start contract talks with anyone (other than brodeur) till the season is over and not till after the draft, its nothing new

Toronto trying to swing a deal for Yaks...possible...cost? hmmm...

(1) 5th + Colbourne + 3rd rnd <-> 1st overall + Belanger + Omark?

Then, they try to swing:

(2) Schenn + Kadri + Omark + Rynnas + Kulemin <-> CLB: 2nd overall + 3rd in 2013

(1): EDM gets a possible future #2 C with size, and the 5th overall pick to snag Reinhart or Murray. They also unload an unhappy Belanger and Omark. TOR gets Yaks some grit/faceoff.

(2): CLB: Gets a good young D, possible future #2 C, possible #1 G, very good top-6 2-way winger as well as potential in Omark. They trade what could be a top flight player, but get lots of talent in return.

Just a thought, as I see the HUGE potential for TOR to swing something like this given Burke's history.
- mventres

Lol no

and Jeff Finger
- acresd

Finger's rights are a hot commodoty right now. Once July 1st hits, he's on the open market and 29 teams can vie for his services. Who's gonna step up and pay the piper for a crack at signing him early?

Do it
- Deadmau55

A short piece of paper with some names on it. In this case, some nhl teams names on it.

Burke is a busy man. Hes also trying to acquire a KHL team.
- Oilfan19

No wonder he's always got that "down to business" loose tie look going.

Phew. He's making me tired just thinking about how busy he is.

Finger's rights are a hot commodoty right now. Once July 1st hits, he's on the open market and 29 teams can vie for his services. Who's gonna step up and pay the piper for a crack at signing him early?
- Big_Lightnin

horcoff and belanger for his rights.

Toronto trying to swing a deal for Yaks...possible...cost? hmmm...

(1) 5th + Colbourne + 3rd rnd <-> 1st overall + Belanger + Omark?

Then, they try to swing:

(2) Schenn + Kadri + Omark + Rynnas + Kulemin <-> CLB: 2nd overall + 3rd in 2013

(1): EDM gets a possible future #2 C with size, and the 5th overall pick to snag Reinhart or Murray. They also unload an unhappy Belanger and Omark. TOR gets Yaks some grit/faceoff.

(2): CLB: Gets a good young D, possible future #2 C, possible #1 G, very good top-6 2-way winger as well as potential in Omark. They trade what could be a top flight player, but get lots of talent in return.

Just a thought, as I see the HUGE potential for TOR to swing something like this given Burke's history.
- mventres

TRY to swing that eh?? Sure they shouldn't add 4 or 5 more pieces to it?

Manayunk Mike ‏@ManayunkMike
Hate to state the obvious, but for what it's worth, I have been able to confirm that the Rick Nash saga IS what is holding up the market.

Toronto trying to swing a deal for Yaks...possible...cost? hmmm...

(1) 5th + Colbourne + 3rd rnd <-> 1st overall + Belanger + Omark?

Then, they try to swing:

(2) Schenn + Kadri + Omark + Rynnas + Kulemin <-> CLB: 2nd overall + 3rd in 2013

(1): EDM gets a possible future #2 C with size, and the 5th overall pick to snag Reinhart or Murray. They also unload an unhappy Belanger and Omark. TOR gets Yaks some grit/faceoff.

(2): CLB: Gets a good young D, possible future #2 C, possible #1 G, very good top-6 2-way winger as well as potential in Omark. They trade what could be a top flight player, but get lots of talent in return.

Just a thought, as I see the HUGE potential for TOR to swing something like this given Burke's history.
- mventres

He also wanted to swing a deal for the first overall to get John Tavares. IMO,if he acquires the first overall pick, it's because he overpaid. Plain and simple.

Minny, Carolina: JVR and the 20th overall pick can be yours for your 6th or 7th overall picks.

Flyers then draft Reinhart.
- FLYERSROCK!

Both those teams would trade the 6th pick for JVR and the 20th in a heartbeat!!!






Especially since the 6th pick belongs to Anaheim.......

Burke is a busy man. Hes also trying to acquire a KHL team.
- Oilfan19

Nope sorry that would be Bell/Rogers sorry could not help myself

You get TELEGRAMS?

Manayunk Mike ‏@ManayunkMike
Hate to state the obvious, but for what it's worth, I have been able to confirm that the Rick Nash saga IS what is holding up the market.
- Philly1980

Bet he gets traded by 5pm

Eklund: Bring on the Crazy! Latest on Nash, Luongo, Parise, Kane, Miller,
- Eklund

I like Eklunds rumors better when he doesn't overstep himself.........

Most of what I read on there seems like good sense.

Lol no
- Oilfan19

If Edmonton is going to deal the top pick its going to be to Columbus or Montreal... possibly Islanders if they feel Murray would make it to 4.

Getting a decent prospect plus that pick would probably be the only deal that would make sense... if Edmonton can come out of the draft with 2 top 4 Dman (potential) for the 1st overall.. I think they would be very very happy

Bet he gets traded by 5pm
- Cup 06

Make it 4:58pm

Eklund: "Howson is in trouble." At this point he isn't getting close to fair value...he continues to ask for two top 6, two #1's plus...when in actuality teams arent willing to go there. not yet.
- Eklund

Funny that you should mention that. Here's what Aaron Portzline (a far more reliable source when it comes to the CBJ) has to say about that:

" Portzline: What they're asking for differs from team to team, depending on what that club has to offer. Don't believe reports that say the Blue Jackets have a cookie cutter demand -- two players, two prospects and a first-round pick -- they're going after with each club. Not true. "

Big shocker there, eh?