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Kaberle Trade Options
by Paul on 08/12/10 at 04:00 PM ET
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from Damien Cox of The Spin,
He (Burke) can also go a couple of different ways on a deal. He can replace Kaberle’s salary with those of incoming players - David Backes, Ryan Malone? or he can acquire draft picks and inexpensive prospects, say a solid youngster like 23-year-old blueliner Derek Joslin of the Sharks. The Kings, meanwhile, have both kinds of commodities, young veterans and prospects, and could do a hybrid deal.
If Kaberle’s salary isn’t replaced in the deal, Burke could also use it on a free agent before training camp. Or he can spend it on Boston’s Marc Savard, assuming Savard’s contract isn’t disallowed by Gary Bettman anytime in the near future. Interesting - Burke has vowed not to sign one of these goofy front-loaded contracts, but does that mean he wouldn’t trade for a player who owns one?
The important part is that Kaberle is moved - it’s just time to turn the page - and that tangible assets are required, which might not be the case if he were allowed to stay a Leaf beyond Sunday.
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As a lightning fan I don’t mind giving up Malone for Kaberle but I would want a second round draft pick and a prospect as well because Kaberle is a 1 and most likely done contract and Toronto gets a guy that is signed for for over 4 more years. Just doesn’t seem all that fair to Tampa to give up a proven scorer with great grit and tenacity for just him.
Posted by TBL FAN on 08/12/10 at 06:00 PM ET
Burke waited way too long and tried to create some big hype around this. The best they’ll get is a struggling second line center.
Posted by bigdee89 from The Great White North Eh? on 08/12/10 at 11:59 PM ET
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UMMMM if St. Louis Gives up David Backes for Kaberle their ought to be rioting in the streets
But look at the Butthead who wrote the column
Posted by Evilpens on 08/12/10 at 05:58 PM ET