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Toronto Maple Leafs: Would Simon Gagne Be A Good Fit?

Posted: 8th July 2010 by Drew West in NHL
Recent reports suggest that the Philadelphia Flyers are having trouble finding a home for Simon Gagne. Darren Dreger even mentioned that some NHL executives think that they may have no choice but to put him on waivers. The Flyers are ready to announce a confusing signing of Nikolai Zheredev to a one-year contract, which would make Gagne and his 5.25 million dollar contract the best option to move. Gagne is a former Olympian and 47 ...

Brian Burke Could Use A Three-Way……..Trade That Is

Posted: 15th June 2010 by Drew West in NHL
There has been much speculation over the past year pertaining to the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring Patrick Sharp via trade. Most think that Sharp could be shipped to Toronto using Kaberle as the main trade bait, or possibly by taking on a bad contract which would partially relieve the train wreck that is the Chicago Blackhawks current 2010-2011 salary total. I am a firm believer that Stan Bowman will have little to ...
The Toronto Maple Leafs have stocked their prospect shelf quite significantly over the past few years, giving the fans something to get excited about.   I, as most diehard Leaf fans do, have opinions on the current prospects and what the likelihood is of each making the NHL.   For some I think there is an 80 – 100 percent chance they will someday make an impact on the big club, ...