Leafs acquire Plekanec

[CarltonTheBear]

https://twitter.com/LeafsPR/status/967801678568108033

 

[Kin]

Huh. I did not see that coming.

All these years of hating him and those stupid turtlenecks. Welcome aboard Tomas!

 

[CarltonTheBear]

People weirdly don't like Pleks because he was a Hab or he wore a turtleneck, but he's a very reliable centreman. Gives us huge depth down the middle now. Would have preferred a 3rd rounder to a 2nd obviously, but not awful.

Similar price to the Boyle move of course. If Plekanec would re-sign here for a reasonable and short deal I'd do that too. Could play up the line-up when Bozak leaves.

 

[Kin]

People weirdly don't like Pleks because he was a Hab or he wore a turtleneck, but he's a very reliable centreman.

I really don't think you can just dismiss the turtleneck thing.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/967802459690213377

 

[Highlander]

Plekanec rhymes with mechanic, not a bad trade, we give up to players who would never make the Leafs, release some of the log jam with the Marlies and end up giving up a #2 which we will probably recoup in another trade.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Kyle Baun is a 25-year old minor leaguer who's an UFA this summer, so he was just a throw-in to even up the contracts.

 

[Kin]

The Leafs still have the Sharks' 2nd rounder, right? So seems like a fine price to pay for such a refined gentleman of leisure.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

I'll be curious to see if Plekanec starts at 4C or if he bumps Bozak down right away.

 

[Zee]

I actually had a feeling they'd go after turtleneck.  I'm fine with this move as it only really cost a 2nd. I think Leafs will recoup the pick with a JVR deal (crosses fingers)

 

[caver]

does this mean another move is coming ?

 

[herman]

Tactically speaking, this is a win.

 

[Kin]

does this mean another move is coming ?

Well, you'd like to think at the least this means they might see if anyone out there wants Moore for a pick.

 

[sickbeast]

This replaces Dominic Moore.  Plekanec is a nice upgrade.  We'll see what else they do now.  The Leafs could be going for it somewhat.

 

[Redleaf]

They need to land a solid D-man before tomorrow at 3pm. I'd be ecstatic if that happens!

 

[Captain Canuck]

It will take some getting used to seeing him without that Habs jersey on. 
This is a solid move for the Leafs though, will help boost their playoff drive this year.
Seems to set up another trade for the Leafs shortly, likely giving up a forward for a d-man?

 

[Bender]

Couple of prospects thrown in the deal who will never make the team so basically a contract dump and 2nd for Plekanec @ 50% salary. Shores up centre depth. I'm happy with this.

 

[Zee]

This has to put the Glendening rumors to rest. Someone pour Babcock a stiff drink

 

[sickbeast]

The 50% salary retained tells me the Leafs are going to make a big splash next.

 

[Kin]

I still don't like deals with the Habs. Feels unsavoury.