Let him walk if they're going to acquire a real #1, if not re-sign him.

I love Hossa... I'm totally down for this guy as well now haha

I don't think Burke would have trouble getting a 3rd/4th at the draft for Lombardi... Might have to take back $1-2M in the deal depending on the team.

Getzlaf could be available.
If SJ tanks and doesnt make the playoffs I could possibly see them putting Thornton on trade market.

A under the radar #1 C I like is Mikko Koivu

It would have to be through trade. I think the thought is they would trade players off the current roster of equal cap hit to make the space. Something like Schenn + MacArthur + prospect for Lindback?

Haha you meant #1 goalies

I'd love Koivu on the Leafs! He wont come cheap though!

Thats alot to give up for a unproven goalie whos posting a sv % barely over .900 this season

The LEafs are going to make cap space at the draft. They need picks and cap space right now and have no reason to stay loyal to this group. They have the prospects to step in and fill out the roster. This is the year to go after FA's as well.

I'd like to see a 3rd line of Kadri-Colborne-Frattin next year. At this point Kadri needs to be playing in the NHL even if it's 3rd line minutes.

In other news, Chara is still creepy:

http://thebostonjam.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/390973_584150745635_57401451_32503486_829874706_n.jpg

I love the way Murray lead Burke into picking Kadri at the draft instead of Cowen... Even better was the CJ Toronto media had about how cunning Burke was vs Murray. They actually believed Murray would go to Burke about a swap.

Don't be naieve ... even if Leafs had've won and manage to catch the Caps they'll get creamed in the tie breaker. Caps have 5 more regulation/overtime wins over the Maple Laughs.

The team is doing what they always do .... they can't even lose right , win the odd game to bring them a mediocre pick at the draft.

Burkie did a lot of questionable things this year. His roster is now not suited for Carlyle's style of coaching. He has an overabundance of 3rd liners which has been commonplace for years. Majority of players have no heart/desire to fight for the puck. Never seen a player so invisible every game as Connolly. And hated when he drafted Biggs last summer ... sure, its the 'Lucic-like' size they need to compete within their own division but he'll be another 3rd line player, second at best. This team consistently fails to draft high end first line talent.

I was getting tired of Wilson's smug attitude and Burke's bully mentality is growing old quickly as well. For him to easily dismiss the 4 first round picks he could've possibly gotten (I'm assuming for Reimer, Grabo, Schenn and possibly MacArthur) was puzzling. All his players have maxed out their potential. MacArthur is exactly what he was in Buf ... has a good year ever other year. Grabo's contract was market value but leaves the Leafs with no size up the middle. Schenn is overpaid and a 5th Dman. As far as Reimer goes, not writing him off ... I blame the goalie coach 'cause neither him or Jonas are playing the same style that brought them personal success. Allaire's over technical approach is taking away their natural ability as a goalie to trust their instincts (say what you will about Toskala but he told Allaire where to go when he knew his style made him uncomfortable)

Even if he didn't want to wait for these players to develop ('cause he avoided the total rebuild in the first place) ... he still could've used those picks to acquire a missing piece.

One thing is for sure, Kessel will be useless if Leafs ever make it to the playoffs. He is intimidated very easily.