*-> It is official Tomas Kaberle will remain a Leaf for the time being. I was sure the Leafs would deal him rather than have a player who knows he's not a priority on the team anymore. While he's not disgruntled yet he certainly will now look into his options come seasons end when he's a UFA. Also he now controls his own fate so the Leafs may lose him for nothing now. Many are saying his UFA status scared away many suitors as well as the availability of Kevin Bieksa and Willie Mitchell. Some reports are saying the Leafs may have deals worked out around Tomas Kaberles no trade clause with his consent but they hinge on Willie Mitchell and where he ends up.
*-> Ilya Zubov is currently considering a return to Ottawa for this years training camp. He's expected to try out for the club but he still has hang ups about being sent to the AHL and would rather head back to the KHL than toil away in the minors. He hopes to make the club on a one way.
*-> Brett Skinner formerly of the Colorado Avalanche has signed a deal in the KHL with Amur Khabarovsk.
*-> Willie Mitchells stock has risen the past few days and he now has up to 5 teams interested. The Detroit Red Wings are reported to have minor interest. The San Jose Sharks have been linked to Mitchell as of late as well adding to the Anaheim Ducks, Washington Capitols and the Los Angeles Kings.
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Its funny, the Leafs dont deal or resign him, but come trade deadline time, everyone in that town will see him as a pariah if he wont waive his no-trade clause for 'the team's sake'. (i.e. Sundin)
Agreed! The Toronto media will be all over it and not a thing will be said about how the managed the situation.
I don't know about that. Sure, they had ample opportunity to get something done, but I think this summer's trade window has gotten enough media coverage that people will still remember what they could have done. My bet is that if Kaberle hits deadline day without an extension, the case against Burke in Toronto becomes stronger. I say stronger because I think the Kessel trade already started earning him detractors.
CA
I agree with CA. I think the story in Toronto will begin to focus on Burke's failure to get a trade done for Kabs.
However, Burke's a good manipulator and the fickle media and fanbase will turn on Kabs if, at the deadline, there are leaks (valid or not) of a reasonable contract extension offer that got turned down and a reported deal that excites everyone (say Carter again) but Kabs refuses to waive.
That said, even then the story should be about Burke failing to play is hand correctly with Kabs, Kessel, etc.
- Jalen
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