Anaheim would be smart to go after dion.

they have a lot of cap space and dion would easily put them over the edge for one of the top contenders (as they are already one).

ANA has 5.6 mil

only thing is, they would have him for a lot longer than the year.
- Lucas Neilson

1st, 2nd & Maroon

well if you look past the next 60 games.. they need to clear space for next year

Nonis has dug a hole so we cant worry about replacing lupul/bozak.. just making the room so you can pay your better players like Bernier, Kadri, Franson ..and if you want winnink and sant
- senstroll

I know what you are saying, two big contracts have to go to make room going forward.

im sure they could find a better way, unless they really want to get rid of Loops for giving Dions wife a rusty trombone
- PinkSock

hmm Lupul practicing on 4th line today, Dion not even at practice...

Anaheim would be smart to go after dion.

they have a lot of cap space and dion would easily put them over the edge for one of the top contenders (as they are already one).

ANA has 5.6 mil

only thing is, they would have him for a lot longer than the year.
- Lucas Neilson

I agree, you might be able to squeeze the pro rated contract of Dions for this year, then what?

I would take Vatanen (sp) and a pick/prospect. If you could get Fowler, take him but it ain't happening, we are stuck with him.
- LeafMan

i promise you ANA wont move Vatanen for anything, he is their D future.

Fowler becomes a bit more possible with Vatanen being so highly ranked by ANA.

1st, 2nd & Maroon
- zazzle

maroon is a beast!

not sure what if anything but ANA is a possibility and we have had trades w them in the past.

1st, 2nd & Maroon
- zazzle

Id pounce on that, Ducks could even toss in an expiring deal too

i promise you ANA wont move Vatanen for anything, he is their D future.

Fowler becomes a bit more possible with Vatanen being so highly ranked by ANA.
- Lucas Neilson

If they think Dion wins them the cup they'll do it in a heartbeat.

If they think Dion wins them the cup they're delusional.

hmm Lupul practicing on 4th line today, Dion not even at practice...
- vermie22

lupul just getting in the flow thats all.

not sure about dion

maybe hes off to ANA like im saying

RIP Pat Quinn

I know what you are saying, two big contracts have to go to make room going forward.
- LeafMan

for sure, its just easier said then done, Id start with Lupul but not for 2 years of 37 yr old Mitchell

I agree, you might be able to squeeze the pro rated contract of Dions for this year, then what?
- PinkSock

no idea - but ana was looking for a quality D man.

dion would be right up there in terms of who's available if anyone at that high level.

like him or not hes surely looked at as a guy that could come in and help

just the long contract may hurt - nonis.

dolt.

dion at 8 mil for 4 years would have been better.

RIP Pat Quinn. You were a great coach.

I know what you are saying, two big contracts have to go to make room going forward.
- LeafMan

I just did the capgeek roster for next season..assuming we pay Kadri and Bernier 4.5ish and who knows for Franson..who I think has been very good and wold be a shame to lose ..so get a decent return (not Gorges) or resign him for 4.5-5.5 ..leafs are over the cap already then if they dont move someone..and thats only 17 players

horrible cap engagement by Nonis and his fired friends

him and Viktor Tikhonov were beauts

RIP Pat Quinn. You were a great coach.
- JVR_42_PK81

- Lucas Neilson

RIP Pat Quinn. You were a great coach.
- JVR_42_PK81

A sad day for hockey..

He was one of my favorites

for sure, its just easier said then done, Id start with Lupul but not for 2 years of 37 yr old Mitchell
- PinkSock

you are saving 1 mill and he only has 1 more year..so you save 2 seasons of 5.25 cap hit

tough decisions like this will have to be made... hopefully they throw in a pick or prospect

I just did the capgeek roster for next season..assuming we pay Kadri and Bernier 4.5ish and who knows for Franson..who I think has been very good and wold be a shame to lose ..so get a decent return (not Gorges) or resign him for 4.5-5.5 ..leafs are over the cap already then if they dont move someone..and thats only 17 players

horrible cap engagement by Nonis and his fired friends
- senstroll

15 mil in space with 14 players signed, you can work with that.

At least we arent the bruins...

I just did the capgeek roster for next season..assuming we pay Kadri and Bernier 4.5ish and who knows for Franson..who I think has been very good and wold be a shame to lose ..so get a decent return (not Gorges) or resign him for 4.5-5.5 ..leafs are over the cap already then if they dont move someone..and thats only 17 players

horrible cap engagement by Nonis and his fired friends
- senstroll

whats the cap like next year? same or they think its gonna go up? or down?

RIP Pat Quinn
- Arctic_AARDVARK

man that's sad news.

RIP Pat Quinn
- Arctic_AARDVARK

RIP Pat

anyone know what Quinn passed away from? was he sick? i didnt know..

anyone know what Quinn passed away from? was he sick? i didnt know..
- Lucas Neilson

I had no idea either, RIP.