Bieksa to SJ building steam , even by Freidman
- VANTEL

As the KY comes out.

TSN: Darren Dreger reports there’s a good chance Phil Kessel remains with the Toronto Maple Leafs. There really isn’t a lot of activity regarding efforts to move him. Bob McKenzie adds if they can trade Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, Tyler Bozak and others for quality returns, they will. However, McKenzie hasn’t heard Phaneuf’s name out there “at all.” He also gets the sense the Leafs might be aggressive in the UFA market as they could consider a hybrid rebuild rather than a total teardown.

Nobody wants the Leafs' players at their salaries. If Shanny wants a decent return he better expect to keep a few million on each contract.
- AlexF

This is what happens when you start signing the Beleskeys, Wards, and Clarksons to $5 million dollar contracts. It's just head shaking that managers can't (or refuse?) to see the big picture. As we've seen time and time again, GMs are their own worst enemies.

Again, playing with Kesler for the most part who's the ultimate puck hog and still scored 20 goals., I'd take him for 6mil and put him with Horvat and Baertschi.
- DariusKnight

$6000000?
That's insane.
We would instantly be regretting that deal and the laughing stock of the league (read, Clarkson).

Bieksa to SJ building steam , even by Freidman
- VANTEL

When I get depressed, I like to look at the Sharks situation.

Luongoesque if you ask me. Surprised no Leaf fans in here rubbing it in our face
- VANTEL

Anyone trolling them about his " Albatross " of a contract?

$6000000?
That's insane.
We would instantly be regretting that deal and the laughing stock of the league (read, Clarkson).
- dbot

Who did we take at 23?

When I get depressed, I like to look at the Sharks situation.
- Nucker101

Seeing they are in a foolish mood , maybe we can add Higgins and Burrows

Seeing they are in a foolish mood , maybe we can add Higgins and Burrows
- VANTEL

You're forgetting someone....

When I get depressed, I like to look at the Sharks situation.
- Nucker101

Van 2.0.1

Who did we take at 23?
- A_SteamingLombardi

I wouldn't want to ruin the suspense.

Anyone trolling them about his " Albatross " of a contract?
- rugdnit

Did Phaneuff come out and say his contract sucks?

If Bieksa gets traded do we riot, I'm confused.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Riot happens if he doesn't get traded. Didn't you get the email ?

TSN: Darren Dreger reports there’s a good chance Phil Kessel remains with the Toronto Maple Leafs. There really isn’t a lot of activity regarding efforts to move him. Bob McKenzie adds if they can trade Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, Tyler Bozak and others for quality returns, they will. However, McKenzie hasn’t heard Phaneuf’s name out there “at all.” He also gets the sense the Leafs might be aggressive in the UFA market as they could consider a hybrid rebuild rather than a total teardown.

Nobody wants the Leafs' players at their salaries. If Shanny wants a decent return he better expect to keep a few million on each contract.
- AlexF

So their "full" rebuild lasted until the first free agent (Babcock) became available. That's commitment.

Riot happens if he doesn't get traded. Didn't you get the email ?
- golfingsince

No, it's a parade. Actually, I'm not sure there's a difference in Vancouver.

When I get depressed, I like to look at the Sharks situation.
- Nucker101

I'd pick their roster over the Leafs to GM. They still have Couture, Pavelski, Burns as a future core. Definitely need to start cashing in on some older assets though. Seriously, it's time.

Bieksa will be a good acquisition for the right team. Return? Whatever.

You're forgetting someone....
- Nucker101

He's going to Boston

No, it's a parade. Actually, I'm not sure there's a difference in Vancouver.
- CubanBuffet

One has rainbows, not sure which one though.

I'd pick their roster over the Leafs to GM. They still have Couture, Pavelski, Burns as a future core. Definitely need to start cashing in on some older assets though. Seriously, it's time.
- AlexF

Pavelski and Burns are both 30 so they'd better expedite their re-tool.

$6000000?
That's insane.
We would instantly be regretting that deal and the laughing stock of the league (read, Clarkson).
- dbot

The more information I read about Beleskey, including his stat sheet (and trying to recall if there were any games in which he really stood out or was a huge factor in), the more ridiculous I find his contract demands (again, even at $4-4.5 million, that's still quite a bit of an overpayment, for someone that's just coming off ONE twenty goal season)

We will call this the 'Sbisa Effect' henceforth (what is it with the air in Anaheim?)

The more information I read about Beleskey, including his stat sheet (and trying to recall if there were any games in which he really stood out or was a huge factor in), the more ridiculous I find his contract demands (again, even at $4-4.5 million, that's still quite a bit of an overpayment, for someone that's just coming off ONE twenty goal season)
- Zogg

Bolland. That is all.

One has rainbows, not sure which one though.
- golfingsince

When the sun hits the smoke from the tire fire just right, it's glorious.

The more information I read about Beleskey, including his stat sheet (and trying to recall if there were any games in which he really stood out or was a huge factor in), the more ridiculous I find his contract demands (again, even at $4-4.5 million, that's still quite a bit of an overpayment, for someone that's just coming off ONE twenty goal season)

We will call this the 'Sbisa Effect' henceforth
- Zogg

I seen on Twitter , Leafs are in negotiations with MB. They didn't learn with Clarkson

One has rainbows, not sure which one though.
- golfingsince

They both have rainbows, only one has rainbows on fire.

Pavelski and Burns are both 30 so they'd better expedite their re-tool.
- golfingsince

They can do it, but seem to lack the will. The franchise is barely treading water, which might have something to do with their hesitancy to deal away any valuable assets. But they're starting to miss the playoffs now so...