There are a lot of rumors flying around in Montreal in anticipation of tomorrow night's NHL draft and a lot have to do with your Boston Bruins.
*Marc Savard is apparently on the block according to multiple reports. Savard has one year left on his deal at $5 million but he does have a no-trade clause. In the past, Savard has said he would like to return to Canada to be closer to his family in Ontario. However, all of the teams in that area are in Boston's division in, Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa. However, Toronto has apparently expressed interest in Savard.
My Take: This would be a big mistake. This is Boston's leading scorer and he will be again this season. Losing Savard will not only mean losing your number one center, but a guy who makes your power play off the boards. If Boston trades Savard to create space or move up in the draft they will not be a Stanley Cup champion in 2009-2010.
*Boston has been rumored by the Star Tribune to be in talks to move Phil Kessel's rights before draft night to move up in the draft. Trading Kessel's rights will allow that team to negotiate exclusively with Kessel until the July 1, trade deadline.
My Take: Kessel is asking for a lot according to reports. Reports have said that Kessel is looking for at least $4.5 million per season. The two players that Boston apparently covets are Chris Kreider or Zack Kassian. If Peter Chiarelli thinks that the Kessel deal will not work out they should try and get what they can for him. If they can get a second round pick for Kessel, you may have to do it. In my opinion, Kessel is a 40 goal scorer, however, will he fit under the cap?
*The Toronto Maple Leafs are targeting and Bruins forward Peter Schaefer, according to the Globe and Mail.
My Take: Yes, this is interesting. Schaefer was not even an impact player in Providence last season. In my opinion he has no heart and doesn't bring it night in and out. Trade Schaefer for a fifth round pick and that's fine by me. However, he may be part of a package that may come about in the next rumor below.
*The Maple Leafs may be looking to trade veteran defenseman, Tomas Kaberle. According to a report offers have been made to Maple Leafs GM, Brian Burke for Kaberle and Boston may have submitted one of them. Toronto is looking for a player in return, as well as a draft pick.
According to Pierre LeBrun, Burke received an offer for veteran defenseman Tomas Kaberle, which grabbed his attention, calling it "unexpected and unsolicited." "We have to take it seriously," added Burke, who said he immediately called four other teams to alert them to the offer.
My Take: Could it be a second round pick and Schaefer for Kaberle? This would undoubtedly be the end for one of Boston's high priced forwards like Phil Kessel or Marc Savard. I don't see this happening for the Bruins.
*One final rumor that I'm going to throw out there is that Chiarelli is looking to move up in the NHL draft and may be in talks with the Anaheim Ducks to move up to the 15th pick. Teams have been said to be looking for a roster player of mid-level salary. Boston currently hold the 25th selection in the draft.
My Take: Could this be a guy like Chuck Kobasew or Marco Sturm? This could be a good move for Boston. I like both of those players, but if this means they can re-sign Phil Kessel and draft a guy like Massachusetts, Chris Kreider than it might be a good thing for Boston.The next 24 hours should be fun. We could see a major roster move come tomorrow and we will have a lot better idea of whether Kessel will be resigned or not.
The next 24 hours should be fun. We could see a major roster move come tomorrow and we will have a lot better idea of whether Kessel will be resigned or not.
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