*-> Brad Lukowich has been placed on waivers by the Vancouver Canucks he is expected to clear.
*-> Tomas Vokoun could be on the move today. It's been reported again he IS now willing to waive his no trade clause after much speculation he would refuse to allow a trade. The Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers are the two teams that keep coming up. The Panthers and the goalie have a meeting scheduled today to discuss the possible rumors.
*-> Another Czech Tomas's name keeps getting thrown into the mix despite his no trade clause. The Toronto Maple Leafs are rumored to be pushing a deal involving Tomas Kaberle. Kaberle who has repeatedly said he will not waive his no trade and Brian Burke has also stood by his commitment to Kaberle. However rumors have the Leafs management approaching Kaberle today and telling the defenseman he'll be 100% dealt when his no trade clause ends and the window opens. The theory behind this is to give the idea of Kaberle choosing his own destiny instead of waiting for the Leafs to trade him anywhere they want later. My personal opinion would be why trade one of you best Ds? And I believe Burke when he says he's not in play.
*-> Denis Seidenberg will be on the way out today as up to as many as 6 teams are currently talking to the Florida Panthers about his availability. The Ottawa Senators, the Dallas Stars, the New Jersey Devils, The Philly Flyers, the Boston Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks are all interested.
2 comments:
Scoopz,
I think this whole Kaberle situation is weird. On one end you have Kaberle whose saying he wants to remain a leaf for life. I agree its very noble of him, but honestly, a dman of his caliber should want to play for a winning team, not a rebuilding team. On the other hand, as much as Burky is saying hes not going to ask Kabs to waive his NTC, you have to believe that Toronto will trade him the first chance they get in the summer. Kabler has to realize this, and should see that eventhough Burky is loyal to Kabs, hes more loyal to the leafs as an organization and will flop him for picks and prospects asap.
Also, I like the idea that the Sens are still in the hunt for Seidenburg, but how would we make him fit? And who would we be sending that way? We dont't have many picks left and if we start moving roster players it could upset the "chemistry" that we were afriad of messing with
-Mack-
With Kaberle it's a tricky situation. I like the idea of Burke sitting him down and telling him he's gone this off season as thats going to stir some feelings up and get him thinking he may end up in a place like Carolina or Edmonton. Not much better than the Leafs though. It's a snakey move but we all know Burke is a smart GM and does what ever he needs to do to win.
As for Seidenberg he's affordable but your right the Sens will need to move a d-man to make space. Kuba is rumored to be hurt so that could clear up temporary space for now. Campoli being waived or shopped could make room.
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