What can we expect out of Burke?
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The countdown begins.... August 15th approaches us & no Kaberle move yet. Don't think for one second that Burke doesn't have a trick or two left up his sleeve. With just over 2 weeks left until Kaberle's No-No Claus, expect talks to heat up in great fashion.
Who Burke can get for Kaberle......
The most frequently mentioned by fans are Penner (EDM), Ryan (ANA), Neal (DAL) & Clowe (SJS).
1) Dustin Penner - We all know how much Burke loves Penner's size and skills. Edmonton pulled off the RFA signing, pulling Penner out of Burke's grasp. Burke was given 3 draft picks for the deal based under the NHL's policy on salary given to a RFA. Needless to say, Burke won't be inviting Kevin Lowe on a fishing trip any time soon after that move but don't take an Edmonton-Toronto trade for Penner deal out of the options. Edmonton has an abundance of wingers they could possibly trade if Hall, Eberle, Omark & Paajarvi-Svensson all crack the lineup. With Penner's 63 pts last season with Brule & Gagner, he would be a major asset playing with Phil Kessel.
2) Bobby Ryan - I don't like saying this but the signing of Bobby Ryan is next to impossible. He has reportedly turned down a $5 million a year offer from the Ducks. If Burke offered him a slightly inflated contract, he would have to give a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd round pick to the Ducks. (A first round pick that is currently in the Bruins' back pocket) A sign & trade for Ryan is very unlikely.
3) James Neal - Burke is kind of in the same boat with Neal as he is with Ryan. He is a RFA who will be getting Dallas picks if he signs a new contract with another team. With 92 pts in 155 NHL games, Neal is a promising candidate for Burke's lackluster frontline. A sign & trade is very unlikely.
4) Ryane Clowe - Burke has expressed his interest in Ryane Clowe & with Blake retired, the Sharks are in need of a offensive blueliner.... Let's see if Burke can make the move without adding Schenn or Kadri into the mix.
There has been a lot of questions about Mikhail Grabovski's future with the Leafs Organization by Leaf fans. Is Grabovski going as a package deal with Kaberle or should Burke try to unload his $2.9 million cap hit for a future draft pick?
Thank you for joining me on my first blog....
Jarrett Gordon
Who Burke can get for Kaberle......
The most frequently mentioned by fans are Penner (EDM), Ryan (ANA), Neal (DAL) & Clowe (SJS).
1) Dustin Penner - We all know how much Burke loves Penner's size and skills. Edmonton pulled off the RFA signing, pulling Penner out of Burke's grasp. Burke was given 3 draft picks for the deal based under the NHL's policy on salary given to a RFA. Needless to say, Burke won't be inviting Kevin Lowe on a fishing trip any time soon after that move but don't take an Edmonton-Toronto trade for Penner deal out of the options. Edmonton has an abundance of wingers they could possibly trade if Hall, Eberle, Omark & Paajarvi-Svensson all crack the lineup. With Penner's 63 pts last season with Brule & Gagner, he would be a major asset playing with Phil Kessel.
2) Bobby Ryan - I don't like saying this but the signing of Bobby Ryan is next to impossible. He has reportedly turned down a $5 million a year offer from the Ducks. If Burke offered him a slightly inflated contract, he would have to give a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd round pick to the Ducks. (A first round pick that is currently in the Bruins' back pocket) A sign & trade for Ryan is very unlikely.
3) James Neal - Burke is kind of in the same boat with Neal as he is with Ryan. He is a RFA who will be getting Dallas picks if he signs a new contract with another team. With 92 pts in 155 NHL games, Neal is a promising candidate for Burke's lackluster frontline. A sign & trade is very unlikely.
4) Ryane Clowe - Burke has expressed his interest in Ryane Clowe & with Blake retired, the Sharks are in need of a offensive blueliner.... Let's see if Burke can make the move without adding Schenn or Kadri into the mix.
There has been a lot of questions about Mikhail Grabovski's future with the Leafs Organization by Leaf fans. Is Grabovski going as a package deal with Kaberle or should Burke try to unload his $2.9 million cap hit for a future draft pick?
Thank you for joining me on my first blog....
Jarrett Gordon