 | Trade Rumors: Kaberle-Savard deal? 'No truth to it' |
 You can forget all those Internet-fueled Boston Bruins-Toronto Maple Leafs trade rumors involving either Tomas Kaberle or Marc Savard .
"There's no truth to it," Leafs GM Brian Burke told ESPN.com on Wednesday.
That's not to say Kaberle can't end up a Bruin one day, but it won't be for Savard. Kaberle is on the trade market; Burke has been up front about that all along. But the Bruins haven't moved into the picture at this point. Burke took the time to fully update the Kaberle situation for us:
"First off, before people get too worked up, Tomas Kaberle's no-trade clause does not go away until the draft commences," Burke said. "So, this notion that he's been moved or a deal has been arranged is absurd. Two, we have not had meaningful discussions with the Boston Bruins about any one trade option.
"Three, if and when we do get to a point where we see a deal that makes sense, we're going to try to move Tomas somewhere where he wants to go, and that's if we get that far. Right now, if I had to handicap this thing, I'd say he's not going anywhere, and the draft is not a meaningful time frame for us. There's no pressure to trade him while we're there."
In a perfect world, the Leafs would like to trade Kaberle in return for a bona-fide top-six forward, but they're not going to deal him for the sake of dealing him. They're not giving one of the game's top puck movers away (Kaberle has one year left on his deal at $4.25 million).
http://espn.go.com/nhl/blog/_/name/lebrun_pierre/id/5321274/kaberle-savard-deal-no-truth-it
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Re: Kaberle-Savard deal? 'No truth to it' (Score: 1)
by mojo19 on Friday, June 25
(User Info | Send a Message) | Forget top 6 forwards, just sign Gonchar:
Phaneuf - Gonchar
Kaberle - Komisarek
Beauchemin - Schenn
Gunnarsson
(always dress 7 defensmen).
Powerplay:
Gonchar - Bozak - Kessel
Phaneuf - Kaberle |
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Re: Kaberle-Savard deal? 'No truth to it' (Score: 1)
by leafmeister (ottawasenators@willneverwinthecup.com) on Friday, June 25
(User Info | Send a Message) | I seriously hope Burke does not keep Kaberle. I like Kaberle, and I respect the fact that he does want to play here, but it is time to move on. The fact that he is totally content to stay in Toronto, in the beginning of the end of his career, when he earliest they could be contenders would be when he is in the twilight of his career, makes me question his drive to win. If the Leafs were a serious threat do so something significant next year it would be a different story. He was passed over for the captaincy, did not click with the new star defensemen, and struggled mightily at the end of last year. I dont think he has character issues, and he is obviously a world class defensemen, but they do very much need to trade him, perhaps even if Burke doesnt get everything he wants. Also they just have too many defensemen.
Phaneuf-Beauchemin
Kaberle-Komisarek
Schenn-Gunnarsson
They need to move out one, possibly two, and Kaberle would fetch the largest return.
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Re: Kaberle-Savard deal? 'No truth to it' (Score: 1)
by nordiques100 on Friday, June 25
(User Info | Send a Message) | Kaberle, Ken Ryan (or another prospect) to LA for Jonathan Quick, Justin Williams and Thomas Hickey.
Contractually, its about the same number leaving as it is coming back (a slight savings for the Kings). That is key for LA as it will keep them in the running should they be going after Kovalchuk.
The Kings get a veteran blueliner who will help with their offensive game. His presence will take some pressure off of Doughty and Johnson. They also land a down the road prospect who has some power forward potential.
The Leafs land 2 good young players in return plus a serviceable winger in Williams who is mainly included for cap considerations. He is though a former 30 goal scorer who has struggled with consistency and injuries the last few years. He is still young enough to perhaps be a contributor and with 1 year left on his deal, may be motivated.
Hickey is another solid, young blueline prospect to add to their cupboard. This would give Toronto plenty of depth on the blueline and on the Marlies.
Quick, Kulemin, 2011 3rd round pick to Philly for Jeff Carter.
With the depth the Leafs acquired in goal previously, they could then flip Quick to get another scorer. They include Kulemin in the deal to give Philly back someone who would take Carter's spot for them up front. He is a decent player and growing player and probably will be much cheaper than Carter. Both Quick and Kulemin's salaries combined probably will not even be as much as Carters.
Quick is a good young goaltender with some number 1 potential and gives Philly another not breaking the bank goaltender to use to help get back to the finals. He is relatively cheap and carries much better potential than Leighton.
Carter gives Toronto that coveted top centre. He is still in his prime and a big time goal scorer.
Grabovski to Minnesota for Colton Gillies.
This move is to clear some cap space for Toronto. They do get a 4th liner prospect in Gillies who will add some size and checking to the 4th line.
Grabovski fills a need for Minny as a 2nd line centre behind Koivu and isnt backbreaking financially. He is an upgrade over James Sheppard.
Drop Jeff Finger and his 3.5 mil salary to the minors.
re-sign
Hanson 1 mil
Mitchell 750K
Sign as UFAs
Colby Armstrong 3 mil per
Paul Kariya at 4 mil per.
Mike Van Ryn at 500K
Kariya-Carter-Kessel
Stalberg-Bozak-Williams
Armstrong-Mitchell-Sjostrom
Gillies-Hanson-Orr
Rosehill
Phaneuf-Beauchemin
Gunnarsson-Komisarek
Hickey-Schenn
Van Ryn
Giguere-Gustavsson
Total cap hit = 58.4 mil. leaves 1 mil. These includes the bonuses.
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