In what ended 18 months of Kaberle-to-the-Bruins speculation, the Leafs shipped the veteran defenceman and his 520 career points to Boston in exchange for the Bruins first-round pick in 2011; 6-foot-6 forward Joe Colborne and a conditional pick in 2012. The conditional pick reportedly becomes a second rounder if Kaberle, a pending unrestricted free agent, either: a) re-signs with the Bruins or b) helps Boston reach the Stanley Cup final.
Is this the best the Leafs can do?
The Leafs had offers that sound way better then what they ended up being today. Jeff Carter and a first Rounder For Just Kaberle?? Remember that in 2008? Fans did not like that descision that he did not waive his no trade claus then. Kessel for Kaberle? They wouldn't have had to trade 2 first rounders for Kessel. No offense to Colborne, but he's Not A Jeff Carter or Phil Kessel.
Gone is the second-highest scoring defenceman in Maple Leafs history.
Gone is the franchise’s No. 11 all-time scorer.
Gone is the final remaining player from the Pat Quinn era.
Kaberle was a big help to the young D in Toronto's System, especially Luke Schenn. Schenn might have been in the Minors if it wasn't for him.
In 55 AHL games with the Providence Bruins this season, Colborne scored 12 goals and added 14 assists with a -16 plus/minus rating. Ouch. He used to play with Tyler Bozak. Maybe they can spark some much-needed offense. Just not now. Colborne was sent to the Minors. The 21-year-old was drafted in the first round, 16th overall, in 2008. At 6-5, 216 pounds, Colborne is a big forward who doesn’t always play to his size. He does not play physical, but has soft hands.
Leaf Fans, what do you think of this deal?
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