Trade for a freaking 1st line center and a goalie
- .HOHO.

You're right: why didn't Burke think of that? Maybe he doesn't know the controller button combinations to pull off a one-sided blockbuster on his Xbox.

I would LOVE to sign Peter Mueller to a 1 year deal. Kid has size, speed, top end skill, was a former 8th overall pick; there's the risk -- concussion history, some talk of him whining about ice-time or something -- but that to me is a worthwhile use of free agency more so than overpaying for plugs.
- gravyface

x2. if he works out lightning in a bottle, if not 1 year and out (or minors).

I would LOVE to sign Peter Mueller to a 1 year deal. Kid has size, speed, top end skill, was a former 8th overall pick; there's the risk -- concussion history, some talk of him whining about ice-time or something -- but that to me is a worthwhile use of free agency more so than overpaying for plugs.
- gravyface

I agree! He's a beaut. If he would take a chance on Connolly ...I don't see why he can't do the same with Mueller. Young guy too. Would be happy if we could sign him, surprised he isn't gone already. (I better not jynx it)

gonna cost too much... and his 7mil cap isn't really worth it. and we need a C
- burn

Plenty of possiblities
Stats, Ryan, Luongo(Who else could they be talking about in VAN, Kesler?)

I don't know if there are too many UFAs out there I'd want. Doan would be best. Meuller's worth a look, but I'd rather give the spot to a youngster over Petr.

And yea, Nash too much trouble

SUCK IT RS
- .HOHO.

Easy there tiger, go pour yourself a ginger ale or something

Plenty of possiblities
Stats, Ryan, Luongo(Who else could they be talking about in VAN, Kesler?)

I don't know if there are too many UFAs out there I'd want. Doan would be best. Meuller's worth a look, but I'd rather give the spot to a youngster over Petr.

And yea, Nash too much trouble
- AngryWhiteMale

Sadly, probably Mason Raymond...

You're right: why didn't Burke think of that? Maybe he doesn't know the controller button combinations to pull off a one-sided blockbuster on his Xbox.
- gravyface

XBOX blows like your mom

Who said it had to be one sided !

Sadly, probably Mason Raymond...

- MCharisma91

***THINK HARDER BURKIE***

XBOX blows like your mom

Who said it had to be one sided !
- .HOHO.

BURN

Easy there tiger, go pour yourself a ginger ale or something
- AngryWhiteMale

Doing just fine with the Martinis , but thanks for your input

Plenty of possiblities
Stats, Ryan, Luongo(Who else could they be talking about in VAN, Kesler?)

I don't know if there are too many UFAs out there I'd want. Doan would be best. Meuller's worth a look, but I'd rather give the spot to a youngster over Petr.

And yea, Nash too much trouble
- AngryWhiteMale

Doan, Nash, Parise, Ryan are all wingers and that means Lupul and/or Kessel have to go the other way. Not seeing that happen.

XBOX blows like your mom

Who said it had to be one sided !
- .HOHO.

You might get a 1c for Kessel and Gardiner.

BURN
- AngryWhiteMale

I think it's 47 years of being shlt and wanting Burke to do ANYTHING ...
rather than nothing

I'll be quiet now

You might get a 1c for Kessel and Gardiner.
- robin_steele264

Nuge, right?

I'm all for team toughness, I just don't think overpaying for 4th line plugs is the answer. McClement's not a push over either: he'll fight when he has too, and he's not exactly tiny either. Same with guys like Frattin; he's a big boy, so is Ashton: kid was hitting everything in sight and wasn't afraid of anyone, so just because we don't have that intimidating Parros guy, we still have some size in our bottom 6.

And what everyone's seemingly forgetting is that even if we wanted to add some sandpaper through FA, we can't take on anymore bodies until we move out Lombardi or Connolly.
- gravyface

i never wanted parros but haveing someone to fight the kids battles isn't a terrible idea and the only heavy wieghts getting a regular shift are on boston and maybe parros. i just rather not see kid getting beat up by the late 20 somethings that are overpaid on the 4 line. just another brown would be nice. someone that can fight and play preferably with speed.

like what?
their not in the Suter, Parise sweeps
they tried on brodeur
- wingz4life

There are these things called "trades" that occur from time to time.

Doan, Nash, Parise, Ryan are all wingers and that means Lupul and/or Kessel have to go the other way. Not seeing that happen.
- gravyface

Yeah I'll admit, now that we've acquired JVR it's really centre and goalie that look most proable.

Along with the fact that we already have Lombo and Connolly who need to be moved in a deal to acquire a centre.

I dunno fellas, I just don't see anything happening. Looks like BB really cooled off to Luongo and aside from Stats at centre, it's hard to imagine what BB can do

So I guess this means we can start wondering what would need to be paid in order to acquire Paul's services.

You might get a 1c for Kessel and Gardiner.
- robin_steele264

Lets start with Gardiner .... What does it take to get RNH ?

Seriously

Lets start with Gardiner .... What does it take to get RNH ?

Seriously
- .HOHO.

Nothing the Leafs have.


Theres almost no one in the League Id trade RNH for.

Yeah I'll admit, now that we've acquired JVR it's really centre and goalie that look most proable.

Along with the fact that we already have Lombo and Connolly who need to be moved in a deal to acquire a centre.

I dunno fellas, I just don't see anything happening. Looks like BB really cooled off to Luongo and aside from Stats at centre, it's hard to imagine what BB can do

So I guess this means we can start wondering what would need to be paid in order to acquire Paul's services.
- AngryWhiteMale

the only way lombo and timmyc are move is if bought out a la armstrong


as for statsny mac gunner franson and a pick to start maybe

Nothing the Leafs have.


Theres almost no one in the League Id trade RNH for.
- robin_steele264

Don't blame you ....

1st line centers, ya
those are easy to find

#1 goalies too
- wingz4life

Should it honestly take 4 years though? Leaf fans have been listening to BB tell us how he's looking to add a top six centre going on 4 years.

Nothing the Leafs have.


Theres almost no one in the League Id trade RNH for.
- robin_steele264

What about Eberle?

You might get a 1c for Kessel and Gardiner.
- robin_steele264

That talk will likely materialize soon enough if the Leafs are still sucking as Kessel approaches UFA. If they're bottom of the conference around even next seasons trade deadline, Burke should consider cutting his losses and get as much as he can for Kessel (which could be huge).

This assuming they're getting the feeling he would test free agency and if they're still limping along, why wouldn't he??

You might get a 1c for Kessel and Gardiner.
- robin_steele264

Where? I just don't see a lot of extra #1 centers around. Pittsburgh was like the only team who had an (potential) #1 center stewing on the 3rd line. Maybe COL, but I think they wait and see and let O'Reilly and Duchesne develop further before letting Stastny go. Cap's certainly not an issue, neither is payroll there; they have more of an issue getting to the cap floor.

Other than that, do you see centers available for trade? I don't, and that's why Burke's saying that the center solution may come from within (Colborne). I'm fine with that: we surprise everyone and squeak in to the playoffs? Great. Tank, draft high again? Cool too. It's the rebuild everybody wanted... except now that it's here, everyone wants to go back to overpaying for mediocrity and 9th place finishes.