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Can you say Goodbye to Kaberle?

Its quite well known that Burke likes to have Canadians on his team and if not likes his "non north american" players to be tough and rugged. I mean when you look at the blueline he created in Anaheim every player is tough (even Scotty Niedermayer gets his nose dirty on occasion) Bergeron is fiesty and Schnieder can play physical when need be. I really couldnt see Burke being too much of a fan of Kaberle and his rather soft play in his own end and the fact he hardly ever use's his body. Fletcher already attempted to deal Kaberle at the deadline for Jeff Carter, Giroux and a first rounder but Kaberle nixed the deal. Do you think Burke would end up dealing Kaberle at some point if he becomes the teams next GM?

I'd be ok with it. At this point, Kaberle would net us a major package in return (Carter, Giroux, 1st would be great) so we'd forsure be getting adequate return.

Plus, Stralman is the up and coming puck-moving defenceman. Basically, I'd trust Burke.

Kaberle should be traded regardless if Burke comes. He can net you some decent players/prospects. With Kubina, Strallman, and White, who can move the puck/skate...there is room to trade him. Not to mention if Colaiacovo can stay healthy, I think they can have a decent offensive, defense group.

The Coates signing seems a confirmation to me that Burke won't be here until next season. Not groundbreaking news, I know, but rather just a thought.