After a relatively slow week or two it appears that the Leafs rumours front has picked right up.
Elliotte Friedman was heard on the radio saying that the rumour going around right now among GMs is that Toronto would trade their #7 to the Lightning, recieving back Ryan Malone and the #2 pick. Malone is a financial burden that the Lightning would like to have off their hands as he is under contract for 4.25 million a season until 2013.
Friedman claims that a large handful of GMs believe that this deal will go down. Interesting.
Brian Burke spoke to the media this morning and denied that such a proposal had been considered, at least by the Leafs. However, he did confirm that the Lightning have asked for Schenn and Kaberle to be included in the deal for the #2 pick.
Howard Berger said last night that 'nothing on the roster' should get in Burke's way for dealing up to try to get Tavares. Once again, he needs to be reminded that having the second pick probably doesn't affect the Islanders plans to draft Tavares. Hey, I could be wrong about that, but until I hear they want Hedman, I'm convinced they're fixed on Tavvy.
Link Ticker
- MLHS discusses the trade talk between Tampa and Toronto.
- Howard Berger gushes over Kane and Tavares.
- Pension Plan Puppets discusses the trade talk as well.
- Bleacher Report discusses the recipe for success in the Burke era.
- Toronto's Mayor may want three teams in the GTA.
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