Speculation: 12/13' Trades/Proposals: Trade market is officially open.(LEAFS)

[leafsfuture]

He may feel he's not ready.

Which understandable since he was gone for 3 years. I'm sure we'll have first crack at him when he's ready.

I agree.

I remember when Ranger first made news during Marlies training camp people were talking about how he had felt that he didnt have the ability to handle playing in the NHL. Not sure if its true, but I am glad that he has learned from past "mistakes" and wants to make his return at his own pace.

Ranger didnt come back to hockey to play in the AHL. I am sure he has has NHL ambitions... it just has to be when he is ready. I respect that.

 

[TootooTrain]

Has to be Holzer.

Only if his foot is completely healed.

 

[Orfieus]

"This signing could mean that Franson or another defenseman could be involved in a trade that will occur after the CBA is signed, sealed and delivered, or it could mean that the Leafs are concerned about the health of Jake Gardiner enough to sign a depth defenseman. It also could mean that blueliners like Mike Kostka, Mark Fraser and Korbinian Holzer are not judged as being ready for the NHL, Paul Ranger did not want to sign an NHL contract or that they prefer to send 18 year old Morgan Rielly back to Moose Jaw in the WHL."
http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Mike...anson-Mottau-Burke-Press-Conference/120/48387

 

[K19*]

Phaneuf
Gardiner* injured
Gunnarsson
Liles
Komisarek
Franson
Holzer
Fraser

7 dmen (8 including Gardiner once healthy).

Where does Mottau fit? Above Holzer/Franson or AHL bound?

 

[HeroNtF]

Holzer most likely, but Kostka is at camp as well, and has been playing fantastic in the A, and deserves at least a look.

Could this also mean perhaps a spot will be opening up at the NHL Level, maybe a trade to come !

Hope Devane and Ross get a spot on the AHL team now.

 

[Rockinz]

 

[number72]

Lebda 2.0 folks.

Hopefully he ends up in AHL but with Ranger, Fraser, Syvret, Kostka, Holzer etc I'm not sure what this is about. Check out some of his great work on the NYI

 

[James Duthie]

He's American, I guess Burke hasn't left the building after all

 

[InterceptSchenn]

Meh. #7 or AHL. No biggie. Depth, that is all.

 

[The Apologist]

Mottau eh? Bring on the rebuild lol

 

[Christ]

Where are the customary smartass "cue the parade" comments?

 

[Pyrophorus]

Where are the customary smartass "cue the parade" comments?

Check the opposing fans.

 

[The Apologist]

Where are the customary smartass "cue the parade" comments?

Come on, were talking Mike Mottau here, not exactly Jay McClement is he?

 

[MoreMogilny]

Continue

 

[Mr Knies Guy]

I wonder if Nonis is sleeping...... look at what Bergevin has already done. The Habs fans are over the moon

 

[mikebel111*]

Paul Hendrick‏@HennyTweets

Nonis adds we're going to be young again. Everyone's goal is to make the playoffs. He won't blow up building blocks for a quick fix.

carlyle meeting the media, right now

 

[shakes]

Great. The Leafs need a goalie. Are they going to draft one? What a load of BS.

Young = more money for the owners. That's what he means. They know people will still go. Hell, they proved that people will go without a cup. Now they just proved people will pay and go without even playoffs.

 

[p.l.f.]

Lupul ------ Kessel
JVR Grabovsky Frattin
Steckel McClement Kulemin

failed:
bozak mccarthur lombardi connolly

a front liner center would improve this lineup immeasurably
that was to be the other key piece they were targetting after last season
(#1 goalie and a #1 center)

 

[MoreMogilny]

Paul Hendrick‏@HennyTweets

Nonis adds we're going to be young again. Everyone's goal is to make the playoffs. He won't blow up building blocks for a quick fix.

carlyle meeting the media, right now

Awesome. Patience.

 

[bax]

Paul Hendrick‏@HennyTweets

Nonis adds we're going to be young again. Everyone's goal is to make the playoffs. He won't blow up building blocks for a quick fix.

carlyle meeting the media, right now

Can't find it anywhere including Leafs TV (of course ) Tsn and Sportsnet showing the Sens

Any idea when it will be on the air?

 

[CerebralDevil]

I'm not happy as of now. I like the fact he wont trade youth for quick fixes, but the guy has to realize and there is a desperate need for a #1 centre. He has to work the phones and talk to GM's and grab a big strong playmaker in the middle. Colorado is a team that has depth there and Ryan O'Reilly still hasnt signed so,I would be working on either trying to pry ROR out of there or get one of the other 2, Stasny or Duschene. There has to be some action here and being patient is a good thing sometimes but now is the time to make a move and get what the team needs very badly.

 

[mikebel111*]

Can't find it anywhere including Leafs TV (of course ) Tsn and Sportsnet showing the Sens

Any idea when it will be on the air?

I can't find it either
but the leafs website, will air leafs practice live at 2
so we can watch that

 

[bax]

I can't find it either
but the leafs website, will air leafs practice live at 2
so we can watch that

It'll have to do. Thanks anyway.

 

[ACC1224]

Is there a thread for confirmed moves around the League or will they get piled into this thread?

 

[rumman]

I'd be happy if Nonis sticks with Reims and Scrivens, either they excel and makes not trading for Lou a good move, or they struggle and Leafs know they really need help in net. Sure the seasons a goner, but there's a silver lining in that too, Leafs can make out like bandits at the deadline trading plenty of roster players who are better suited to other teams.