MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Huge surprise that Burke's first trade brings in Brad May. Conditional pick to Anaheim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 I've always hated May (Lou Siffer isn't here to defend him anymore ) and always will. The guy was a dirty s.o.b. throughout his career and would constantly jump players off the gun. I wish him the worst of luck in Toronto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Interesting..didn't Burkie say he is interested only in picks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Huge surprise that Burke's first trade brings in Brad May. Conditional pick to Anaheim. You told me he wasn't interested in picking up veterans! Nah, I actually like this move. He's making almost nothing (600K) and adds some much needed veteran leadership to the forwards. 600k is dirt cheap, and assuming the conditional pick is very low this is a great move for the Leafs. May is a good example, in his younger days at least, of a driven player who gives everything and is gritty as all hell. I'm sure they want Schenn to mature into this type of blood and guts player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Nah, I actually like this move. He's making almost nothing (600K) and adds some much needed veteran leadership to the forwards. 600k is dirt cheap, and assuming the conditional pick is very low this is a great move for the Leafs. May is a good example, in his younger days at least, of a driven player who gives everything and is gritty as all hell. I'm sure they want Schenn to mature into this type of blood and guts player. It's a conditional 6th rounder in 2010. Apparently the condition is based on May re-signing, so I can't imagine that'll happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Bringing in a Duck......who didn't see that coming? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 I wouldn't be surprised if the Leafs ended up with Bertuzzi eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Smart pick-up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 It's a conditional 6th rounder in 2010. Apparently the condition is based on May re-signing, so I can't imagine that'll happen. Well in that case it was a great pick up. He's definitely worth 600k to the Leafs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 stupid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miksteri 55 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 I wonder how many of the ducks crooks hes bringing into toronto.... interestingly that only douchebag pronger is signed to ducks for the next season... will burke trade for him too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Ah, "Skateaway" May. Mayor Miller of Toronto is planning the route for the Stanley Cup parade as we speak. May was in Vancouver when Burke was GM there as well. This may be the first of many deals coming to "Anaheim East". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louisville 112 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 stupid. I wouldn't say that. Burke essentially got a player for free and one he is also familiar with. Pretty safe bet when you've got nothing to lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Now I am wondering if they may trade May to another team for picks later on towards the trade deadline? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Burke seems infatuated with this guy, first in Vancouver, then in Anaheim, now with Toronto? I bet if Burke had a time machine he'd go back to his glorious reign as GM of the Whalers and try to wing a trade for May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Now I am wondering if they may trade May to another team for picks later on towards the trade deadline? Potentially. I think it probably paves the way for Mayers or somebody like that to be moved out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Potentially. I think it probably paves the way for Mayers or somebody like that to be moved out. Agreed. I do not follow the Leafs that closely anymore, but it does make sense. Smart move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 I love it. An ideal 2nd tier fighter for cheap, who brings leadership. Whether he brings anything on the ice or not is pretty irrelevant, he is there to change the team's attitude and image. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Good move. Toronto need some character. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StaticWithABeat 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Yes, when he's not busy punching non-fighters unconscious or slashing people in the face he's got tons of character. My thoughts aside, he does have a reputation for being a good team guy, so hopefully he will do good things for Toronto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grsbmd 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 I thought this was going to be a joke topic at first. Everybody was saying the first move Burke would make was to acquire Brad May. Is he secretly Brian Burke's son or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 He could soon move Kaberle also http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=262423&...os=topStory_nhl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 He could soon move Kaberle also http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=262423&...os=topStory_nhl Kaberle @ 4.25 is an incredible deal, I'm excited to see who he might bring in for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 It's been a good two or three years since Kaberle skated like he gave a crap so I almost forget what he looks like on a good team. Ditto with Kubina. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted January 8, 2009 A physical, borderline dirty player? Trading draft picks of a rebuilding team? Trading away skilled Europeans? Brian Burke?! NO WAY!!!11one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
