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    Are the Toronto Maple Leafs About to Make a Major Trade? 

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    Published on 01-12-2012 12:44  Number of Views: 176 
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    Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke recently was a guest on the fan590 Prime Time Sports and On ESPN where he was very candid in response to questions if he was close to making a significant deal. "We are listening to a lot right now, and there is a good chance something will happen…" Burke said. “Am I done making deals…the answer is no. If I can improve this team tomorrow, I’m gonna make a deal tomorrow that improves it”.

    Traditionally now is the time of year that Burke likes to make his trades. January 31 was a day Leaf fans will long remember as the day Captain Dion Phaneuf was acquired. February ninth was the day Francois Beauchemin was sent to Anaheim in exchange for Joffrey Lupul and Jake Gardiner.

    "I do try to get my lineup set well in advance of the deadline," Burke told ESPN.com Friday. "I’ve never been a deadline guy. So January is when I try to make a splash."
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    15 Thoughts on the Calgary Flames 

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    pharling
    Published on 12-15-2011 12:01  Number of Views: 130 
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    1. Former Head Coach and GM Darryl Sutter has been rumored to be the next Head Coach for the Los Angeles Kings. King’s GM Dean Lombardi recently fired Terry Murray and is seeking a permanent successor. There is an old connection between Lombardi and Sutter, dating back to their days in San Jose that has fueled the speculation of Sutters imminent hiring.

    2. Time for a blow up? Calgary is currently eleventh in the Western Conference after 30 games, and sits three points removed from a playoff berth. It is reasonable to think that Calgary could finish in a top eight spot. History has also shown, anything can happen in the post season, as history is filled with underdogs beating the odds. But Calgary is a veteran laden team, and time is running out on this current group. The value of key players who could accelerate a rebuild is dwindling. So the question is; ride out this group of veterans and pray for a miracle, or trade assets and look towards the future?
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    15 Thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs 

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    pharling
    Published on 12-12-2011 12:57  Number of Views: 134 
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    1. Jake Gardiner continues to climb the team’s depth chart. In the month of December he is second overall in team average ice time with 23:30 per game. In 27 games he has eight points, all assists, and has an even plus/minus.

    2. The Leafs are undefeated when going into the third period with a lead.

    3. Leafs Director of Player Personnel Rick Dudley was scouting the Nashville, Columbus game recently. Jeff Marek speculated there is possibility of a Nazem Kadri for Derick Brassard trade.
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    Getzo5

    Not sure what would we have to give up, but keep in mind those are unsigned 4th liners, no matter how good they are.

    No risk. If Sykkie goes

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    I would definitely be happy if we went into the playoffs with this:

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    I be happy with a fully healthy team going into the playoffs.

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