Toronto Maple Leafs Rebuild Tracker
The Toronto Maple Leafs rebuild effectively began once John Ferguson Jr. was fired in January of 2008. Cliff Fletcher came in, and despite a valiant effort on his part, he was not able to acquire assets for the Leafs veterans. After a few minor moves, Brian Burke came in, here is a look at what Brian Burke has been able to do, and where the franchise is going.
When Burke first came in, aside from Luke Schenn, there was very little positive movement happening in Leafland. Since then, he has made the roster his team, aside from a few players who are likely to be moved, this roster belongs to Brian Burke.
This ’n’ that BRUCE GARRIOCH Leafs D Tomas Kaberle will be moved before the draft. He submitted a list of three teams — possibly the Rangers, Bruins and Flyers — where he’d be willing to go on deadline day. Kaberle would rather not play in the Western Conference ...
Kaberle open to a new deal... ... But he’s also willing to leave, that’s not too confusing
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MIKE ZEISBERGER , Toronto Sun
In a perfect world, Tomas Kaberle would want to remain a Maple Leaf for life.
And yes, he admits he was “happy to hear” general manager Brian Burke state Wednesday that the team was open to discussing a contract extension for the veteran defenceman.
Trade Deadline: Leafs EditionIt's deadline day and the Toronto Maple Leafs are definitely sellers the question remaining is what can Brian Burke receive for his wares?
The ball's in Kaberle's court Until defenceman squashes speculation, it will rage on
By MIKE ZEISBERGER, Toronto Sun When Brian Burke was asked about the status of defenceman Tomas Kaberle earlier this month, he was quite abrupt with his response.
Busy deadline ahead for Leafs
Burke promises significant shakeup By MIKE ZEISBERGER, Toronto Sun
With the help of some carefully placed scaffolds and ladders, workers were busy hanging blue-and-white Stanley Cup banners around the MasterCard Centre on Thursday, sprinkling some colourful flair and a touch of history to the Maple Leafs new practice facility.
Leafs await call to actionMark Zwolinski sports reporter It seems the Maple Leafs' roster changes almost every time they hit the ice, and the makeover may not be over yet.
Twenty Leafs returned to practice on Wednesday, their first workout since the NHL went on Olympic hiatus 10 days ago.
Maple Leafs PredictionsBrian Burke shocked the hockey world by making a blockbuster trade 2 weeks ago by acquiring all-star D-man Dion Phaneuf from the Calgary Flames along with F, Fredrik Sjostrom, prospect D, Keith Aulie for Forwards: Nik Hagman, Matt Stajan, Jamal Mayers & D-man: Ian White.
Winners: Both- For now the Flamees won this battle because they are in need of a good playoff spot and are most likely going to make it & the Leafs are long shots. In the future the Leafs won this deal because all 3 players acquired are still young and got talent.
