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Leafs May sign Komarov (draft pick)

http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=630847

dude's a checker. yawn.

Well a cheap checker on the third line is not a bad thing if he can prove himself. Better than overpaying for some guys like Burke has been doing limiting him in other areas.

Actually, bringing Komarov over is exactly what this team needs. He's one of our draft picks, and having him develop with the rest of the youth on the roster is quite beneficial. He's still only 25, and lots of room to grow. He's a center, so he could slot into our 3rd/4th line right away. I've seen a lot of Jarko Ruutu comparisons, which is fine by me. I've seen him play a few times (World Championships, etc), and he's got some decent speed and skill, but he definitely plays a pest role. If Burke wants trucculence and all that nonsense, then he'll fit in nicely.

the team needs a 1st line centre.
and it needs to gut its defense (but it won't)
i'd argue that the team's full of 3rd and 4th line players. Brown, Armstrong, Zigomanis in the minors

I agree that we need a first line center, but we're talking about signing a prior draft choice, and promoting him to the Leafs...never a bad thing.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=630807

Dudley is going to leave Toronto for Montreal. The problem is that Dudley knows the Leafs draft information. Dudley has a 'out' clause. He can use it 30 days after the season ends.

Interesting blog I read.

A couple weeks ago, AP writer Alan Robinson tweeted the following.

Alan Robinson ‏ @alanrobinson22

Have heard from multiple people Staal not content to remain in current role much longer. He could be No 1 center in a lot of cities.

Mr. Robinson has been on the Pittsburgh sports scene for decades and isn’t prone to hype. The statement pretty much speaks for itself.

I'd take Staal in a heart beat.

Drake_02 wrote:Interesting blog I read.

A couple weeks ago, AP writer Alan Robinson tweeted the following.

Alan Robinson ‏ @alanrobinson22

Have heard from multiple people Staal not content to remain in current role much longer. He could be No 1 center in a lot of cities.

Mr. Robinson has been on the Pittsburgh sports scene for decades and isn’t prone to hype. The statement pretty much speaks for itself.

I'd take Staal in a heart beat.

Agree. And they can have anything on the roster to make that happen.

I wouldn't go that far. Jordan Staal hasn't proved to be anything more than a 1B/2A center.

Crowned wrote:I wouldn't go that far. Jordan Staal hasn't proved to be anything more than a 1B/2A center.

As a 1b/2a center he's definitely better than anything we currently have. He's still relatively young, gets an opportunity to show he's more than a number 2 center and he's a good two-way player. Also seems to have some good leadership skills.

As much as I know we're looking at a goalie at this point, I'd be more inclined to move prospects for Staal then a goaltender upgrade.

whysoserious wrote:

Crowned wrote:I wouldn't go that far. Jordan Staal hasn't proved to be anything more than a 1B/2A center.

As a 1b/2a center he's definitely better than anything we currently have. He's still relatively young, gets an opportunity to show he's more than a number 2 center and he's a good two-way player. Also seems to have some good leadership skills.

As much as I know we're looking at a goalie at this point, I'd be more inclined to move prospects for Staal then a goaltender upgrade.

IMO, Staal is a number 1 center. He has great defensive skills and he has had flashes of offensive skill. We just don't see it a lot of it because he is playing behind Crosby and Malkin.

whysoserious wrote:

Crowned wrote:I wouldn't go that far. Jordan Staal hasn't proved to be anything more than a 1B/2A center.

As a 1b/2a center he's definitely better than anything we currently have. He's still relatively young, gets an opportunity to show he's more than a number 2 center and he's a good two-way player. Also seems to have some good leadership skills.

As much as I know we're looking at a goalie at this point, I'd be more inclined to move prospects for Staal then a goaltender upgrade.

I'm not disputing that he's a definite upgrade. I was disagreeing with the fact that we should trade anything on the roster for him.

Crowned wrote:

whysoserious wrote:

Crowned wrote:I wouldn't go that far. Jordan Staal hasn't proved to be anything more than a 1B/2A center.

As a 1b/2a center he's definitely better than anything we currently have. He's still relatively young, gets an opportunity to show he's more than a number 2 center and he's a good two-way player. Also seems to have some good leadership skills.

As much as I know we're looking at a goalie at this point, I'd be more inclined to move prospects for Staal then a goaltender upgrade.

I'm not disputing that he's a definite upgrade. I was disagreeing with the fact that we should trade anything on the roster for him.

OK, maybe it was a knee jerk reaction. Maybe almost anyone. Maybe not the golden child (Gardiner) and Kessel (that would be a PR nightmare) but after that, the roster is open for dealing.

Heres something pretty interesting.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Mike-Aug ... /120/44707

pretty much says the Justin Schultz has one team in mind and its Toronto, and ANA is trying to charge Toronto for tampering.

Luongo a Leaf? 90% done

http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/eye-o ... maple-leaf

Can't wait to see Burke fired.

McFurious1 wrote:Luongo a Leaf? 90% done

http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/blog/eye-o ... maple-leaf

Can't wait to see Burke fired.

Wow. Id love to have Luongo here for the next 5 or 6 years, but not 10. But really, I dont care, as long as we dont give up to much.

From the Fridge on his weekly 30 Thoughts:

There are rumblings that Toronto will offer Luke Schenn to Edmonton for a swap of first-rounders. No doubt Brian Burke would like to make a huge draft splash. He loves the big stage. And I do believe the Oilers like Schenn and have discussed his availability before. But I just can't see it happening for the first-overall selection. That's not enough. It'll be interesting, though, to see how many teams think Schenn will be better off outside Toronto. Sounds like the Maple Leafs are aware of that and, as a result, ask for a lot in return

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/opinion/2012/06/keeping-crosby-is-risky-business-for-penguins.html

It would seem odd that Burke would want another small winger...I think that Burke may try to flip the pick for someone like Nash or Stall or even Getzlaf or Perry.

I don't know if Schenn and #5 gets it done but it would be a good trade for both teams IMO.

Ducksplatt wrote:From the Fridge on his weekly 30 Thoughts:

There are rumblings that Toronto will offer Luke Schenn to Edmonton for a swap of first-rounders. No doubt Brian Burke would like to make a huge draft splash. He loves the big stage. And I do believe the Oilers like Schenn and have discussed his availability before. But I just can't see it happening for the first-overall selection. That's not enough. It'll be interesting, though, to see how many teams think Schenn will be better off outside Toronto. Sounds like the Maple Leafs are aware of that and, as a result, ask for a lot in return

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/opinion/2012/06/keeping-crosby-is-risky-business-for-penguins.html

It would seem odd that Burke would want another small winger...I think that Burke may try to flip the pick for someone like Nash or Stall or even Getzlaf or Perry.

I don't know if Schenn and #5 gets it done but it would be a good trade for both teams IMO.

IMO, it would be a huge steal for the leafs. But, I highly doubt that Edmonton would do that unless it was Gardiner and not Schenn. But still, Im fine with the 5th overall pick, we might get Galchenyuk. Edmonton and Columbus need to make a deal.

Dexter_Mac wrote:

Ducksplatt wrote:From the Fridge on his weekly 30 Thoughts:

There are rumblings that Toronto will offer Luke Schenn to Edmonton for a swap of first-rounders. No doubt Brian Burke would like to make a huge draft splash. He loves the big stage. And I do believe the Oilers like Schenn and have discussed his availability before. But I just can't see it happening for the first-overall selection. That's not enough. It'll be interesting, though, to see how many teams think Schenn will be better off outside Toronto. Sounds like the Maple Leafs are aware of that and, as a result, ask for a lot in return

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/opinion/2012/06/keeping-crosby-is-risky-business-for-penguins.html

It would seem odd that Burke would want another small winger...I think that Burke may try to flip the pick for someone like Nash or Stall or even Getzlaf or Perry.

I don't know if Schenn and #5 gets it done but it would be a good trade for both teams IMO.

IMO, it would be a huge steal for the leafs. But, I highly doubt that Edmonton would do that unless it was Gardiner and not Schenn. But still, Im fine with the 5th overall pick, we might get Galchenyuk. Edmonton and Columbus need to make a deal.

How many times are you gonna come back after being waived?