Nonis using depth to go shopping....

[Tigger]

I think if I were Burke, I would be wondering if there was any possible way I could get colorado's first rounder from a struggling Washington.  Perhaps by trading grabbo? Kulemin? Liles?

The same Washington we're competing against in a playoff race?

Well, I'm depressed again about our chances.  Washington "obviously" has the talent to go on a big run and crush us.  They've done it before recently; we havent come close.  We might as well have something to look forward to at the end of the year by selling off our older assets one more time.  If we sell off a forward like grabbo who is a UFA, Colborne and/or Kadri could come up to take his place.  And ideally, we slot in Shea Weber for Liles/grabbo's UFA dollars....plus we have the picks for future cost control.

It doesn't take much for me to go in to give up mode.  It has been so long ....

Not to depress you further but Weber is RFA next year... ( unless I'm missing some sarcasm )

 

[Corn Flake]

I think the real question we need to be asking right now is why did Colorado trade him for a late 2nd last summer? He is clearly worth more than that based on his play so far this year.

You can probably ask the 'why' question about all the trades the Avs have made recently.

So that makes an argument on Liles' value based on that trade moot then, right?

We've seen players picked up on waivers traded for good value not long after, like Dominic Moore.  Same idea.  Leafs got a relative steal in Liles.

 

[caver]

Not encouraging a panic deal here but it might be a good time for a shake-up deal. Bring in someone who fills a need. (PK or goaltending???)

 

[Capn_Crunch]

Not encouraging a panic deal here but it might be a good time for a shake-up deal. Bring in someone who fills a need. (PK or goaltending???)

Wilson for a 5th and a box of pucks???

We need something to fix the effin PK asap. It has been our downfall for way to long now and I swear will cost us the playoffs once again sadly.

At least the habs are sucking..... small victories i guess.

 

[Erndog]

This Orange County beat writer says it is time to trade Getzlaf

He's looked awful this year and if this is a sign of things to come, I wouldn't touch him with a 10-foot pole.  HOWEVER, I am betting he just needs a change of scenary.  Something to get his spark back as right now he looks so disinterested it's scary.

Anyways, if he truly is available obviously Burke would be interested and probably move heaven and earth to try and acquire him.  I don't think we have what Anaheim would want (probably a young top line-esque forward in return).

 

[groundskeeper willie]

This Orange County beat writer says it is time to trade Getzlaf

He's looked awful this year and if this is a sign of things to come, I wouldn't touch him with a 10-foot pole.  HOWEVER, I am betting he just needs a change of scenary.  Something to get his spark back as right now he looks so disinterested it's scary.

Anyways, if he truly is available obviously Burke would be interested and probably move heaven and earth to try and acquire him.  I don't think we have what Anaheim would want (probably a young top line-esque forward in return).

A multi-player package that includes Kadri or Bozak (to set up Perry/Ryan) might tempt them depending on what else is included and how much salary they are willing to take back.

Schenn, Kulemin, or a goaltending prospect might interest them as well.

 

[Zee]

How's about Rick Nash?

Rick Nash would waive no-movement clause if Jackets asked

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2012-01-05/rick-nash-trade-request-no-trade-clause-blue-jackets-scott-howson-scott-arniel

 

[Tigger]

How about Nash for Perry or Getzlaf?

 

[Corn Flake]

How's about Rick Nash?

Rick Nash would waive no-movement clause if Jackets asked

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2012-01-05/rick-nash-trade-request-no-trade-clause-blue-jackets-scott-howson-scott-arniel

Man.  Despite all the wishing that Nash would one day end up here I just can't begin to understand how the BJ's could trade him away.  They have had zero success with him, but what else do they have to draw fans in without a star level player? 

As for the Leafs, with the emergence of Lupul and Kessel I would say the priority right now is at centre but would never say no to a top-end winger if there are no centres to be had (which doesn't seem to be the case at the moment).

 

[Zee]

How's about Rick Nash?

Rick Nash would waive no-movement clause if Jackets asked

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2012-01-05/rick-nash-trade-request-no-trade-clause-blue-jackets-scott-howson-scott-arniel

Man.  Despite all the wishing that Nash would one day end up here I just can't begin to understand how the BJ's could trade him away.  They have had zero success with him, but what else do they have to draw fans in without a star level player? 

As for the Leafs, with the emergence of Lupul and Kessel I would say the priority right now is at centre but would never say no to a top-end winger if there are no centres to be had (which doesn't seem to be the case at the moment).

I just think it's funny that Nash is suddenly "open" to moving.  Should have thought of that when you were a free agent dummy.  He could have been a Leaf already.

 

[Tigger]

Uh, when was Nash a free agent?

He's speaking to the good of the team in a hypothetical response to a speculative question, not to the good of himself.

 

[Corn Flake]

How's about Rick Nash?

Rick Nash would waive no-movement clause if Jackets asked

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2012-01-05/rick-nash-trade-request-no-trade-clause-blue-jackets-scott-howson-scott-arniel

Man.  Despite all the wishing that Nash would one day end up here I just can't begin to understand how the BJ's could trade him away.  They have had zero success with him, but what else do they have to draw fans in without a star level player? 

As for the Leafs, with the emergence of Lupul and Kessel I would say the priority right now is at centre but would never say no to a top-end winger if there are no centres to be had (which doesn't seem to be the case at the moment).

I just think it's funny that Nash is suddenly "open" to moving.  Should have thought of that when you were a free agent dummy.  He could have been a Leaf already.

Yeah, but who could say no to an 8-year contract like that?  Money talks, plus I'm sure he talked himself into believing that the team had to get better at some point real soon.  Whups.

He and Jay Bo and Kari Lehtenin have a collective 4 playoff games between them so far.  the 2002 draft is cursed.

 

[maplesyrup]

You know, I'm starting to think that maybe the defence group needs as much augmenting as the forward group does if we're going to make a playoff push. I mean, lots of young mobile guys and a couple of hard-nosed ones with lots of potential but it's clear to me all of them still need a ton of seasoning. I'm just seeing far to many mistakes right now.

 

[the dingo ate my baby]

How's about Rick Nash?

Rick Nash would waive no-movement clause if Jackets asked

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2012-01-05/rick-nash-trade-request-no-trade-clause-blue-jackets-scott-howson-scott-arniel

Man.  Despite all the wishing that Nash would one day end up here I just can't begin to understand how the BJ's could trade him away.  They have had zero success with him, but what else do they have to draw fans in without a star level player? 

As for the Leafs, with the emergence of Lupul and Kessel I would say the priority right now is at centre but would never say no to a top-end winger if there are no centres to be had (which doesn't seem to be the case at the moment).

I just think it's funny that Nash is suddenly "open" to moving.  Should have thought of that when you were a free agent dummy.  He could have been a Leaf already.

I have to think Nash was interested in signing long term with CBJ when it looked like Steve Mason was going to be a franchise goalie.  1 year into the deal, and Mason was horrible.  That's probably when Nash started to have that "what have I done" feeling.

 

[leafplasma]

incarceratedbob: **BREAKING NHL NEWS**Source: Leafs will be announcing a *DEAL* within next 72Hours (Trade could be finalized as early as today) #TOP6FWD

Take it for what it's worth.

 

[maplesyrup]

incarceratedbob: **BREAKING NHL NEWS**Source: Leafs will be announcing a *DEAL* within next 72Hours (Trade could be finalized as early as today) #TOP6FWD

Take it for it is worth.

incarceratedbob, eh?

 

[bustaheims]

incarceratedbob: **BREAKING NHL NEWS**Source: Leafs will be announcing a *DEAL* within next 72Hours (Trade could be finalized as early as today) #TOP6FWD

Take it for it is worth.

So, no trades for the next 3 days?

 

[WAYNEINIONA]

The Score producer, Chad Walker, has Grabs + going to the Ducks for Getzlaf.

 

[maplesyrup]

The Score producer, Chad Walker, has Grabs + going to the Ducks for Getzlaf.

Must be a heck of a +

 

[nutman]

The Score producer, Chad Walker, has Grabs + going to the Ducks for Getzlaf.

Must be a heck of a +

Why? Grabs is a solid player,and I dont think you would need to add that much.