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02-08-2011, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MoreMogilny View Post
I'm definitely not opposed to this as a return if Kaberle is traded. It seems like i have heard a lot of hype for Grachev from Rangers fans over the past while, and if i'm not mistaken he seems to be heating up in the AHL?

We could certainly use a size injection, and a 45-55 pick will be good in this draft. I would be pleased if a deal like this went through. Of course the prospect of getting a 1st rounder is always a nice idea, but at this point it doesn't seem like that will be possible.
He's been very good lately in Connecticut. I believe he's PPG since January.

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Originally Posted by bobbyflex View Post
first of all, the reported value is 2nd and a prospect for a rental kaberle, not an extended kaberle

second of all, werek, kreider, thomas are all prospects. all of which the leafs would be interested in. i doubt burke has any interest in grachev
Why wouldn't he? He fits the Burke mold. North American(you can't really even tell he's Russian; he plays a very North American style and is incredibly fluent in English. No accent to speak of), big-bodied, tough, and talented. He'd get his chance with the Leafs, and he'd get a good shot in their top-6 with talented players, unlike with the Rangers, where he's a victim of depth.

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