Dont see how Derek Roy entices the whole "toronto getting bigger" down the middle..... burke would slap Nonis silly if they got Derek Roy. Id rather keep what we have then go after Roy, but if its to make a dump salary of grabo, then it could be a good deal.
- Mapleleafs_91

I dont see any better available upgrades at C than what we have

I really believe Grabovski & a defensemen (Kostka or Liles) for Derek Roy is a possibility. Sure it doesn't add size down the middle but it doesn't really subtract Grabo is only an inch taller then Roy on the site I check to compare the two. But what it does add is more offense. I think Roy between JVR & Kessel makes a lot of sense, you could move Bozak down to a defensive role, where he is more suited. With Roy, Kadri, Bozak & McClement as the 1,2,3,4 centers the Leafs would be closer to a legitimate playoff team. I think a follow up move to add some size to the wings would be wise, as Komorav, Orr & Mclaren are their only forward with size and they are all 4th liners with little to no offense.
Thats where I think Bryan Bickell could help the Leafs, like I said hes UFA next season and looking for a pay increase over thr 541 thousand he makes now.
Other options on the Wing for the Leafs could be Ryan Clowe, who is oft mentioned in Leafs rumors, although if he was ever to be moved this could be the year. Brad Boyes or Kyle Okposo from the Isels, both of whom have been said to be on the market. Cal Clutterbuck is also an interesting option, he is RFA next season and although Minnesota is looking like a playoff team, he could be moved. Hes a small, spark plug type player who I think would look great on the Leafs 3rd line.

Also look for a possible Kyle Beach for Joe Colborne deal between the Leafs and Blackhawks. Both teams have been high on the other teams prospect for sometime, and both seem have fallen out of favour with their respective organizations. If any deal is struck between the Hawks and Leafs I think its this one or and even more minor deal

I dont see any better available upgrades at C than what we have
- PinkSock

Ribeiro is an upgrade over grabo if grabo goes the other way. But doubt he stays with the leafs

Stastny is an upgrade over all of our centers

I really believe Grabovski & a defensemen (Kostka or Liles) for Derek Roy is a possibility. Sure it doesn't add size down the middle but it doesn't really subtract Grabo is only an inch taller then Roy on the site I check to compare the two. But what it does add is more offense. I think Roy between JVR & Kessel makes a lot of sense, you could move Bozak down to a defensive role, where he is more suited. With Roy, Kadri, Bozak & McClement as the 1,2,3,4 centers the Leafs would be closer to a legitimate playoff team. I think a follow up move to add some size to the wings would be wise, as Komorav, Orr & Mclaren are their only forward with size and they are all 4th liners with little to no offense.
Thats where I think Bryan Bickell could help the Leafs, like I said hes UFA next season and looking for a pay increase over thr 541 thousand he makes now.
Other options on the Wing for the Leafs could be Ryan Clowe, who is oft mentioned in Leafs rumors, although if he was ever to be moved this could be the year. Brad Boyes or Kyle Okposo from the Isels, both of whom have been said to be on the market. Cal Clutterbuck is also an interesting option, he is RFA next season and although Minnesota is looking like a playoff team, he could be moved. Hes a small, spark plug type player who I think would look great on the Leafs 3rd line.

Also look for a possible Kyle Beach for Joe Colborne deal between the Leafs and Blackhawks. Both teams have been high on the other teams prospect for sometime, and both seem have fallen out of favour with their respective organizations. If any deal is struck between the Hawks and Leafs I think its this one or and even more minor deal
- Hockey61

We only take derek roy if jagr comes in the package deal

If Nonis wanted to keep him, he still would've said "No" instead of exposing him to waivers and risking him being picked up (as minimal as the risk is). Komisarek doesn't control whether the team waives him.
- tryan83

he does in a way. with a NMC, there is no point in waiving him, because even if he clears, he can't be sent down, so what would be the point in waiving him....

and IMO, this move is being done to get him some playing time, in order to actually move him. nobody is gonna offer anything for a guy who hasn't played in 2 months, but if he gets sent down, does well in the AHL, then he might get claimed on re-entry, or moved for a low pick or something.

i think this move is probably more about making it possible to move him at the deadline, then it is about some imminent trade..........just a feeling.

The interesting thing about Komisarek being demoted is that it opens up just $900,000 in cap space - the new CBA dictates that the rest of his salary still counts.

Also, remember that Holzer was sent down to make room for Gardiner. The Komisarek move is unrelated.

This move was either to open a roster spot or to open up $900K in cap room (or both)...any way you slice it, seems like Nonis is preparing to do something.
- tryan83

it is just as likely that Komisarek actually woke up (or his agent did) and figure out that if he has any chance of ever getting another NHL contract he has to play - and play well. Obviously Nonis or one of his boys had a conversation with Komisarek that when something like this.... "so you do know why you have been a healthy scratch for two months?", sliding a non-descript piece of paper across the desk with one word written on it... "buyout"...

I suspect that conversation took place around the time Komisarek denied the St.Louis commentary....

Like realistically, isnt stastny the best option for the leafs? Isnt he demoted to the 3rd line now for the AVS? with O'Rielly playing the first with land and Duchene playing with parenteau on the 2nd

Nobody knows how to build a winner like the Flyers do they. The Oilers are ahead of your Flyers.
- Dean_Youngblood

Yeah, they are, but lets take the bigger picture into context. The Flyers are BY FAR a superior organization... Have they had troubles this season, obviously.

Unless it's a major upgrade, why eve bother trading for these names? Just a waste of time.

I really believe Grabovski & a defensemen (Kostka or Liles) for Derek Roy is a possibility. Sure it doesn't add size down the middle but it doesn't really subtract Grabo is only an inch taller then Roy on the site I check to compare the two. But what it does add is more offense. I think Roy between JVR & Kessel makes a lot of sense, you could move Bozak down to a defensive role, where he is more suited. With Roy, Kadri, Bozak & McClement as the 1,2,3,4 centers the Leafs would be closer to a legitimate playoff team. I think a follow up move to add some size to the wings would be wise, as Komorav, Orr & Mclaren are their only forward with size and they are all 4th liners with little to no offense.
Thats where I think Bryan Bickell could help the Leafs, like I said hes UFA next season and looking for a pay increase over thr 541 thousand he makes now.
Other options on the Wing for the Leafs could be Ryan Clowe, who is oft mentioned in Leafs rumors, although if he was ever to be moved this could be the year. Brad Boyes or Kyle Okposo from the Isels, both of whom have been said to be on the market. Cal Clutterbuck is also an interesting option, he is RFA next season and although Minnesota is looking like a playoff team, he could be moved. Hes a small, spark plug type player who I think would look great on the Leafs 3rd line.

Also look for a possible Kyle Beach for Joe Colborne deal between the Leafs and Blackhawks. Both teams have been high on the other teams prospect for sometime, and both seem have fallen out of favour with their respective organizations. If any deal is struck between the Hawks and Leafs I think its this one or and even more minor deal
- Hockey61

in my opinion the only benefit in dealing Grabovski for Roy would be longer term salary commitment...

I don't believe there's anything that Roy brings to the table that Grabovski doesn't or can't. Could Roy become a checking center if need be? I think not. Acquiring Roy would be akin to acquiring another high-touted former Sabre... who's already playing for the Marlies.

Roy - no thanks.

The Hockey Central panel are saying they are now hearing Kipper to TO rumours.

Yeah, they are, but lets take the bigger picture into context. The Flyers are BY FAR a superior organization... Have they had troubles this season, obviously.
- Flyers_V88

Bryz is another lump of crap to do with Phillies tending. They are a very well run organization but have always made huge misjudgements with the goaltending.

The Hockey Central panel are saying they are now hearing Kipper to TO rumours.
- KABLOOEY

That would be really good. perfect actually, gives reimer or scrivens the time to get better as backups, Kipper would be ideal.

The only big news coming outta Ontario is how well Bryan Murray can put a team together, man those Sens are doing it with smoke and mirrors!!
- LeftCoaster

Evidence that keeping your picks and developing a strong minor league system is paramount to an organizations success. Throw in some shrewd trades (i.e. Anderson, Turris) and a great coach and voila!

The Hockey Central panel are saying they are now hearing Kipper to TO rumours.
- KABLOOEY

And Iggy to kings for Bernier

That would be really good. perfect actually, gives reimer or scrivens the time to get better as backups, Kipper would be ideal.
- aminnes

Yeah it would. But what's the return...

And Iggy to kings for Bernier
- Alexzanki

The interesting thing about Komisarek being demoted is that it opens up just $900,000 in cap space - the new CBA dictates that the rest of his salary still counts.

Also, remember that Holzer was sent down to make room for Gardiner. The Komisarek move is unrelated.

This move was either to open a roster spot or to open up $900K in cap room (or both)...any way you slice it, seems like Nonis is preparing to do something.
- tryan83

Could also be that Komi asked for this.

Not necessarily done from the Leafs side.

With Holzer and Reilly in the AHL though it seems unlikely that they would want Komi to take minutes away from them

Okay so let me get this straight:

1) Eklund says Leafs are looking at Derek Roy in center

2) HockeyyInsiderr on Twitter says Stastny

3) And Toronto Star reports Mike Ribeiro



Who to believe.................
- Mapleleafs_91

Seriously, what would the Leafs want to give up to acquire either Roy or Ribero? not much, large contracts albeit FAs

That would be really good. perfect actually, gives reimer or scrivens the time to get better as backups, Kipper would be ideal.
- aminnes

It would be good to get a Kipper, but at what cost??

Yeah it would. But what's the return...
- KABLOOEY

The Leafs have the depth now that there are very few untouchables. Give them Phaneuf back.

The Leafs have the depth now that there are very few untouchables. Give them Phaneuf back.
- aminnes

It would be good to get a Kipper, but at what cost??
- Domidives

Grabovski and Gardiner

- sensarmy_11

ha ha that would be a riot

The Leafs have the depth now that there are very few untouchables. Give them Phaneuf back.
- aminnes

Stajan is playing well