Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted August 17, 2010 I'm pretty shocked he wasn't traded actually. I think Burke dropped the ball, he gambled at high stakes, lost, and now he has to try and save face. Kaberle could walk at the end of the season for nothing (and I think that's more likely than him re-signing). Hopefully T-Kabs OK's a deadline deal, signs an extension (which would require someone like Komisarek be moved you would think) or it's going to hit the fan in Leaf Nation. Kaberle will likely walk because Burke continues to overrate the guy and will not get a serious trade done with what he is asking for. No GM in his right mind will trade for Kaberle and give up the assets Burke wants for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted August 17, 2010 I'm not sure that he wanted another "legacy deal"; he just wanted more than what was being offered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted August 17, 2010 The only player with a pulse being offered (that I had read) was Devin Setoguchi in San Jose. Burke really was interested in something in Anaheim. Maybe he's not sure that the Kessel deal was the right deal to make. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted August 17, 2010 Ryan, or Perry? If it's "Proven winner" vs. "On Team USA at the Olympics and he would be a perfect fit because he's got more grit", my guess is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 From Toronto Sun : Tomas Kaberle’s weird relationship with the Toronto Maple Leafs may be about to take another severe turn.This time, it may be Kaberle, himself, who quietly asks for a trade. Kaberle’s father, Frantisek, told Czech hockey magazine Hokej this week that he’s surprised his son remains a Leaf — especially considering his strained relationship with Toronto coach Ron Wilson. “I cannot imagine how he will get along with coach Wilson, who relies primarily on aggression and stress,” Frantisek Kaberle Sr., a former member of the Czech national team, himself, told the magazine. “That’s not Thomas, he’s a technical type of defender.” ... 1 mjlegend reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 The drama will never end until he's out of Toronto. I think Burke is trying to package him and Grabovski to get a power forward.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 The only player with a pulse being offered (that I had read) was Devin Setoguchi in San Jose. Burke really was interested in something in Anaheim. Maybe he's not sure that the Kessel deal was the right deal to make. If you're Burke, you could probably sell that as a good deal in Toronto if the Leafs ended up getting a first round pick the other way, even if you had to give up a third rounder to get it. I guess he thinks the other GMs are as dumb as Sutters when it comes to giving up assets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted August 21, 2010 If you're Burke, you could probably sell that as a good deal in Toronto if the Leafs ended up getting a first round pick the other way, even if you had to give up a third rounder to get it. I guess he thinks the other GMs are as dumb as Suttershimself when it comes to giving up assets. Fixed. Seriously, is there anyone who didn't predict that Kesler trade to be epic fail? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 Why does Burke refuse to build his team up through the draft instead of trades? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady Ultima 40 Report post Posted August 22, 2010 The Leafs fan base is sick of losing. They want to win NOW, not a few years down the road... maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted August 22, 2010 Fixed. Seriously, is there anyone who didn't predict that Kesler trade to be epic fail? You mean Kessel. If they could trade Kessel for Kesler straight up it would be a huge win for the Leafs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted August 22, 2010 The Leafs fan base is sick of losing. They want to win NOW, not a few years down the road... maybe. Sure if they want to win a few games...if they want to compete for a cup....not going to happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted August 22, 2010 Why does Burke refuse to build his team up through the draft instead of trades? Because he can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted September 9, 2010 From TSN : Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Tomas Kaberle played on offence Wednesday, telling reporters his relationship with head coach Ron Wilson is between them and does not involve his own father. ... ..."My father's opinion I can't control," he told a scrum at the team's practice facility. "Can you control your Dad? I love my Dad, but I don't agree with everything my father says. That's normal. And I don't agree with everything with (my coach). But (especially) when you're losing, you get into some arguments." ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 5, 2010 From Sportsnet: As Tomas Kaberle enters the final year of his contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the veteran defenceman has been stripped of his alternate captain duties.... Classless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites