*-> The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for another defenseman GM Brian Burke told the media yesterday afternoon. He said he'd like to bring in another body after trading longtime Leaf and blueliner Tomas Kaberle before the trade deadeline. He also said he had several offers on the table to bring in some forwards but right now he's focused on bring in help for the backend only. He also went on to say several teams have made big offers on Luke Schenn but he wasn't biting on any as he said Luke is untouchable and although the offers were good he's not going to trade him. Burke is reportedly shopping the 3rd round pick from the Philly deal for the defenseman of his chosing. It's expected he'll go after a contracted player rather than a rental. Radislav Kesla from Columbus has been rumored.
*-> I'm hearing that Jonas Gustafsson is being shopped once again now that he's heathly and ready for work now that it appears he's recovered. The Isles may not have interest anymore as Al Montoya has shown he's quite capable given the chance.
*-> Brian Burke has also said that early this week he'll know whether or not Clarke McArthur will be retained by the Leafs or shopped at the deadline. McArthur is due a raise but Burke is reportedly being extremely stiff on the asking price. It's said that McArthur is asking for a major jump in salary but Burke only feels the player has had one good season and doesn't warrent a big raise. Burke cited the fact he gets to play with two great linemates he has chemistry with and gets to play in an awesome city as a reason Mcarthur might drop his asking price. I guess we'll know in a couple of days whether or not Mcarthur will be wearing the Blue and White next season.
*-> Tim Connolly's name is out there again this morning, I keep hearing multiple teams are interested including and surprisingly the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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