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15 years ago @ HOCKEYCENTRIC - Panthers and Bruins Sh... · 0 replies · +1 points

In terms of the parts being moved (besides the picks), the trade is supposed to favour the Bruins. Moving up one position in the top-5 is worth a great deal. Florida has to surrender more in the proposed deal, as they are getting the more dynamic and highly sought-after prospect in Seguin. There's a cost to trading up. It comes down to this: in trading up for a potential franchise player, are you willing to part ways with assets you like? That's what it comes down to, and that's the choice a GM in Tallon's position would be faced with.

16 years ago @ HOCKEYCENTRIC - Hockeycentric Fantasy ... · 0 replies · +1 points

A few years ago, Olli Jokinen and Alex Tanguay becoming unrestricted free agents would have been a big deal for GMs. Now they're just about irrelevant, even in fantasy circles.

16 years ago @ HOCKEYCENTRIC - Hockeycentric Fantasy ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Updated: As per the Philadelphia Inquirer, Michael Leighton will be out 8-10 weeks with a high ankle sprain. Terrible, terrible news for the Flyers.

16 years ago @ HOCKEYCENTRIC - In Response To A Terri... · 0 replies · +1 points

At the time of posting he didn't.

16 years ago @ HOCKEYCENTRIC - Instant Analysis: Burk... · 0 replies · +1 points

As good as Kaberle is, the Leafs have a pressing need for top-6 forwards -- especially after yesterday's trades. Kaberle is essentially the only asset who has the potential to fetch a top-6 forward and a prospect through trade. Adding another skilled forward through trade is the most critical missing piece for the Leafs right now. Don't be convinced that a replacement for Kaberle will be necessary now that Phaneuf has been brought in. He skates and moves the puck quite well. Without Kaberle the Leafs' D won't be as mobile but they still have a smart crop of defenders who pass the puck well.

These are purely speculative, but our Leafs lines are here --> http://www.hockeycentric.com/line-combos-toronto-...

16 years ago @ HOCKEYCENTRIC - Instant Analysis: Burk... · 0 replies · +1 points

Now that White has been moved, it leaves Komisarek and Schenn as the top-2 right-handed right-side defensemen, leaving Phaneuf, Kaberle and Beauchemin to play the left side. Presumably, Kaberle will be traded at some point before next year. In short, no, Schenn shouldn't be moved. He should develop into what Komisarek is now with a greater offensive acumen. If anything, as Schenn develops, the time will come when Komisarek is no longer a commodity in Toronto, so he may be shopped -- provided of course that Komi has a bounce back season and returns to form. His 4.5 million dollar salary won't be easy to move.

Brian Burke could have traded Schenn and the 7th overall pick for the 2nd overall pick in the '09 draft, which essentially would have made Victor Hedman a Leaf. He won't move Schenn unless the return is enormous.

Don't be surprised if Burke makes an attempt to pick up Marek Zidlicky or Paul Martin through free agency to add some more skill to the blueline, if Kaberle is indeed traded.

16 years ago @ HOCKEYCENTRIC - Tomas Kaberle Trade Id... · 1 reply · +1 points

Never has someone so eloquently compared Tomas Kaberle with an endangered White Tiger. Well done.

16 years ago @ HOCKEYCENTRIC - Jiri TLoose-Leaf-Tea G... · 0 replies · +1 points

Bozak certainly has the tools to be the team's future #2 centre, judging by what he showed in the preseason and in small doses with the Marlies. The point is though, he is only proven at the college level, so it's entirely possible that he finds it difficult to produce in the NHL. Bozak has already complained about fatiguing from the rigors of the AHL schedule.

But hey, Burke's doing the right thing by giving him time to develop. Hopefully the Marlies can go for a nice deep playoff run this year as well.

And of course, we all remember this goal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeQCa0f25U0

16 years ago @ HOCKEYCENTRIC - The Hockeycentric Top ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Close behind Lidstrom with Ray Bourque and others

16 years ago @ HOCKEYCENTRIC - Hockeycentric Fantasy ... · 0 replies · +1 points

ADMIN UPDATE:

Johan Franzen will miss four months with a torn ACL.

This will have major fantasy impact on the Red Wings, as one of Ville Leino or Todd Bertuzzi will likely jump up to the top line with Pavel Datsyuk.

Losing a 30-goal man on his line, Datsyuk won't produce at even strength as easily. If a logical trade offer comes your way, keep in mind that Datsyuk might face a dip in production without a mule by his side.

Look at picking up Todd Bertuzzi at the first indication that he will receive top-line minutes. He has a goal-scoring history, and a linemate like Datsyuk could undoubtedly see him have a productive year.

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