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[grits207]

Originally Posted by thepolishkid88

http://twitter.com/#!/HockeyBreak

Source is legit, same guy who broke all 3 Flyers moves. I think he was ahead of McKenzie a few times with signings as well.

He goes on to mention the offer was substanial but not enough. Curious as to who was involved.

Would make a bit of sense since Kulemin and Malkin played together in Russia and are good friends.

[thepolishkid88]

Originally Posted by grits207

Would make a bit of sense since Kulemin and Malkin played together in Russia and are good friends.

He's been in a lot of rumors with the Pens, not sure what they would give up to get him though. There isnt a whole lot we can offer. Want Matt Cooke?

[I_am_Belak_2]

Originally Posted by thepolishkid88

Want Matt Cooke?

No.

[Mike Tython]

Originally Posted by thepolishkid88

there isnt a whole lot we can offer.

s-t-a-a-l

[FightingIsGood]

Originally Posted by Mike Tython

s-t-a-a-l

Given how much the media (not just local) and other teams value him, they can get much more than Kulemin.

[Perrott26]

Originally Posted by thepolishkid88

He's been in a lot of rumors with the Pens, not sure what they would give up to get him though. There isnt a whole lot we can offer. Want Matt Cooke?

The only real reason to move Kulemin, especially now with the roster about set. Would be for a #1 center or a player who has the potential to fill that role. In other words, it would likely have to be Staal.

That likely wasn't the offer, because the trade was turned down. Burke drafted Tangradi and tried to acquire him in the Ponikarovsky/Caputi deal, perhaps he was involved.

Kennedy or Neal + Tangradi for Kulemin?

[Ciccarelli]

Originally Posted by Perrott26

The only real reason to move Kulemin, especially now with the roster about set. Would be for a #1 center or a player who has the potential to fill that role. In other words, it would likely have to be Staal.

That likely wasn't the offer, because the trade was turned down. Burke drafted Tangradi and tried to acquire him in the Ponikarovsky/Caputi deal, perhaps he was involved.

Kennedy or Neal + Tangradi for Kulemin?

Kulemin isn't worth Neal and Tangradi. I would say Neal for Kulemin straight up. That would make sense in a way. Burke would definitely prefer a guy like Neal over Kulemin and the Pens would have a nice winger for Malkin.

[grits207]

Originally Posted by Ciccarelli

Kulemin isn't worth Neal and Tangradi. I would say Neal for Kulemin straight up. That would make sense in a way. Burke would definitely prefer a guy like Neal over Kulemin and the Pens would have a nice winger for Malkin.

What makes you Burke would definitely prefer Neal over Kulemin? Kulemin had more goals and more points this season than Neal has had in any season in his career and he is the team's best defensive forward. Sure Neal throws more hits than Kulemin, but are an extra 50 hits over the course of 82 games worth messing with the chemistry of your best line?

[Ciccarelli]

Originally Posted by grits207

What makes you Burke would definitely prefer Neal over Kulemin? Kulemin had more goals and more points this season than Neal has had in any season in his career and he is the team's best defensive forward. Sure Neal throws more hits than Kulemin, but are an extra 50 hits over the course of 82 games worth messing with the chemistry of your best line?

I don't know, maybe he prefers Kulemin, I just thought with all the things going on with russian players (soft, greedy, selfish, threating to go back home) etc. a GM like Burke would prefer a canadian born grittier kind of player. But that was just my speculation. I personally wouldn't give up on Kulemin either, I think he has the bigger upside then Neal, but on the other hand Neil could turn out to be way more steady and less complicated to handle long term. But maybe Kulemin is one of the few russians that doesn't fit into the usual cliche of russian players.

[Treehugger]

Heard the Kings have invited JD Watt to camp ? Can someone confirm this ? If true this is another guy to pick on the poor Coyotes in the pre season.

[The DZA]

Originally Posted by thepolishkid88

http://twitter.com/#!/HockeyBreak

Source is legit, same guy who broke all 3 Flyers moves. I think he was ahead of McKenzie a few times with signings as well.

Yeah Im not sure who this guy is, but he is obviously on the inside and is a legit source. Judging by the amount of posts about the Leafs, Im assuming he is from Toronto, unfortunately so are most of the other top NHL insiders so there is no way to tell this guys identity.

lol....I find it funny too how there are a lot of people on Twitter who question the truth of his posts when he tends to be correct about a lot he says. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that his Twitter name of "HockeyBreak" and background layout looks like something a 12 year old boy would come up with.

[grits207]

Originally Posted by Treehugger

Heard the Kings have invited JD Watt to camp ? Can someone confirm this ? If true this is another guy to pick on the poor Coyotes in the pre season.

Yeah, he'll be at LA's camp http://twitter.com/#!/darrylwolski/s...79336105840640

[BROKEN*ORBITAL]

Originally Posted by Ciccarelli

I don't know, maybe he prefers Kulemin, I just thought with all the things going on with russian players (soft, greedy, selfish, threating to go back home) etc. a GM like Burke would prefer a canadian born grittier kind of player. But that was just my speculation. I personally wouldn't give up on Kulemin either, I think he has the bigger upside then Neal, but on the other hand Neil could turn out to be way more steady and less complicated to handle long term. But maybe Kulemin is one of the few russians that doesn't fit into the usual cliche of russian players.

Kulemin has demonstrated none of those qualities. He's 6'1 or 6'2 and around 220 pounds. He doesn't go into the corners like Gary Roberts, but he goes in to the corners. He's not afraid to take a hit to get to the puck first (like Kaberle for example). He's probably the best 2 way forward on our team. He had 30 goals and was a plus player. On top of that he played all 82 games.

There's no way Burke would take 2 players with lesser value for Kulemin, be it Neal or Kennedy and Tangradi. At this point, in the direction the Leafs are going it wouldn't make sense. Also, Kulemin isn't (or hasn't turned into yet) the kind of European we've seen all to many times in the past.

[thepolishkid88]

Originally Posted by The DZA

Yeah Im not sure who this guy is, but he is obviously on the inside and is a legit source. Judging by the amount of posts about the Leafs, Im assuming he is from Toronto, unfortunately so are most of the other top NHL insiders so there is no way to tell this guys identity.

lol....I find it funny too how there are a lot of people on Twitter who question the truth of his posts when he tends to be correct about a lot he says. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that his Twitter name of "HockeyBreak" and background layout looks like something a 12 year old boy would come up with.

I think the problem is everyone seems to be "on the inside", however he seems very connected. I didnt take him seriously until all the Flyers news, then Sid's concussion problems, and some of the UFA signings.

[Johnny Pie]

he just said very possible Bruins trade away B. Marchand rights because they are not close in contract talks. I don't believe that one.