serge 904 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Its time hockey fans...Trade deadline is coming.There has been some smallish trades, but big ones are hopefully around the corner..Yesterday was a fun one:Winnipeg gets John Negrin from Calgary for Akim Aliu.This was a weird one as both players play on the same AHL team. Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Akim AliuHe definitely falls in the "traded way too often" category. Link to post Share on other sites
Fubar The Sperm 1 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Ruutu will be the biggest name moved probably. Maybe Morrow too. Those 2 are the kind of guys you want in the playoffs. I wouldn't mind trying to flip Raymond for Ruutu straight up as a Canucks fan. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Ruutu will be the biggest name moved probably. Maybe Morrow too. Those 2 are the kind of guys you want in the playoffs. I wouldn't mind trying to flip Raymond for Ruutu straight up as a Canucks fan.I agree with you..People are throwing around names like Getzlaf, Parise, Ryan.Those deals are VERY tough.. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 We need trades...Not fun so far Link to post Share on other sites
Fubar The Sperm 1 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 We need trades...Not fun so farTell Burke to hurry up and pull off a blockbuster already. Someone has to be the catalyst in order for the dominoes to fall. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Brendan Morrison got moved and I never even noticed. To Chicago no less...a team I actually kinda follow. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Tell Burke to hurry up and pull off a blockbuster already. Someone has to be the catalyst in order for the dominoes to fall.I think the closer we get to the deadline the likelihood of a blockbuster goes down for Burke.I dont think a blockbuster is needed as the Leafs are playing well. But i would like to see us add a couple of veterans for the playoff run. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I doubt the Leafs make a move. If they do it will be a minor one. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 I doubt the Leafs make a move. If they do it will be a minor one.All the talk of guys like Nash, Carter, Ryan and other pie in the sky acquisitions dont make sense.To get these guys we have to give up significant parts of our roster...A roster that is working well together..Couple of 3rd line guys, a depth veteran dman, or even a journeyman experienced goalie would not be a bad idea as we can probably get these type of players with no significant roster player going back.Another deal I could see us making is taking on a bad forward contract in exchange for Mike Komisarek Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Another deal I could see us making is taking on a bad forward contract in exchange for Mike KomisarekYes remember Lupul was that type of deal. Link to post Share on other sites
Jason12 0 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Yes remember Lupul was that type of deal.Komisarek for Penner Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Komisarek for Penner I do that trade in a second but no chance of it happening obviously.Komi still has 2 more years on his deal.Penner a UFA..Love to see Penner in Toronto..He is exactly the type of player we should add... Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Is Penner still a Mustang? Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Is Penner still a Mustang?Yes but irrelevant..He would be a great fit... Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I don't agree. He's a garbage hockey player. Way too slow for the Leafs system. They've been winning because of their speed. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I don't think Penner would be a good fit at all in Toronto. I think it would split the room...pancakes vs waffles. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 I don't agree. He's a garbage hockey player. Way too slow for the Leafs system. They've been winning because of their speed.A hockey team has an identity, but it also has role players.The Leafs need a tough, banger in the playoffs.Penner is a true power forward thats stock is very low right now...Perfect time to get him on the cheap. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I don't think Penner would be a good fit at all in Toronto. I think it would split the room...pancakes vs waffles.Yes I chuckled Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 A hockey team has an identity, but it also has role players.The Leafs need a tough, banger in the playoffs.Penner is a true power forward thats stock is very low right now...Perfect time to get him on the cheap.His stock is low for a reason.(Hint: It's not from back injuries, a subsequent infection, and over a year off.) Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Its been a big day in the rumour front. Rick Nash is apparently on the market and has agreed to be moved..Will Carter and Nash be moved??Obviously Leafs nation is abuzz in anticipation whenever ANY big name player is available. I dont think we will get Nash. He isnt the centre we require.Having said that, i would obviously be jumping for joy if it were to happen.Carter might be a bigger fit, and 2 years from now might look like the biggest steal ever OR he may look like a worse case of Gomez..Im inclined to say Carter is just looking for the right fit and who knows Toronto might be it.Burke s previous moves indicate he is looking for more than a just a good hockey player in this market..He is looking for a player that can handle playing in Toronto...Columbus and Toronto are on the opposite ends of the spectrum IMO.I dont see the Leafs in the running, but man I would really really be excited...its going to take a huge package to get Nash or Carter. Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury69 3 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Carter might be a really good fit. I just hope anyone who comes to Toronto is motivated to play for a team that is clearly on the rise. Carter was excellent in Philly, but this year has been a bust for him so far. He doesn't normally seem to be bothered by injuries and I think he might be comfortable here without being considered a "saviour", as TO already has bona fide scoring threats. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Players like Carter's talents dont grow on trees...He is a lock for 30 goals every year he plays..Even this year he would score 30 goals in Columbus if it wasnt for the injuries.Couple of things that will maybe shy suitors away is the length of contract and the rumours of character(might be false)He is a bonafide 1C...Would love to see him here. Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury69 3 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Yeah, I dunno about the charater thing, but anyone might get down playng in Columbus and then having to sit 10 games with a bad shoulder. Columbus might do well to get rid of Carter's salary and either rebuild or move to Hamilton lol.Sorry, but Quebec City can screw itself. Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Columbus might do well to get rid of Carter's salary and either rebuild or move to Hamilton lol.With that contract he's almost a negative asset. Link to post Share on other sites
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