I just want to put this out that the Maple Leafs may have found there man and we didn't even notice. According to sources close to the team Joe Nieuwendyk will become the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager after this season.
It is believed by many that Cliff Fletcher will groom Joe into the role and Nieuwendyk will take over after this year. While I dislike the idea of another rookie GM at least they have a timetable to train the person who they feel is best for the job. Joe Nieuwendyk comes to Toronto with an impressive resume which includes a Stanley Cup and a very good knowledge of the sport. While this is unconfirmed many including the likes of Darren Dreger, Bob McKenzie, Nik Kypreos, Howard Berger have all said they feel that Joe will take the role when Fletchers contract expires and that he will be something the Leafs have needed for a long time someone with hockey sense.
Moving on now I know this has been said 1,000,000 times but word on the street is the deal that was said to be happening is getting bigger! Now by no means does this mean it will happen but I truly feel that this could get Bouwmeester into Toronto if Fletcher wants him bad enough and word out tonight is that he does.
The rumored deal that is reportedly being thrown around is this:
To Toronto: D Jay Bouwmeester, F Richard Zednik
To Florida: D Bryan McCabe, D Ian White, F Alexei Ponikarovsky
I'M GOING TO PUT EMPHASIS ON THIS! "THIS IS A RUMOR NOT FACT"
So please take it as such.
(The Sources Take:Now me personaly I like the trade it does at first seem a little steep but I think its better than giving up a 1st especially if the return is Bouwmeester. With the Nieuwendyk situation I like it better that bringing on Brian Burke who has a big mouth and really needs to settle that whole thing with Lowe down.)
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