J.S. Giguere a Maple Leaf

[RGM81]

Wow, Burke took the Flames to the cleaners on this deal. The Toronto Star also has Giguere for Toskala.

[fleuryfan 29]

I cant see gigure coming because burke just said that right now they are tight to the cap and the next one will give them more space... iam not sure what he has planned

[RGM81]

Toronto Star is reporting that the Maple Leafs have acquired J.S. Giguere and a 1st round pick for Vesa Toskala. Deal is apparently pending while Giguere decides whether to waive his no-trade clause.

[oilfan10]

Toronto Star is reporting that the Maple Leafs have acquired J.S. Giguere and a 1st round pick for Vesa Toskala. Deal is apparently pending while Giguere decides whether to waive his no-trade clause.

What???? Toskala's worth that much??

[fleuryfan 29]

I cant believe that toskala is worth a first round draft pick let alone gigure

[gardzy99]

Makes you wonder what past favors were owed to Burke........

[RGM81]

It's a salary dump for the Ducks as Giguere was going to make *edit* $7M next year to be the back up to Hiller (who will be making $4.5M starting next year) - Toskala's not cheap at $4M but he's less than 7 and is UFA at the end of the year.

[innsex]

cap space people. the new NHL currency, maybe moreso than picks

[flemingc04]

I'm reading that Toronto might be sending a prospect to the Ducks as well...which makes sense if we land a 1st.

[zunato]

It's a salary dump for the Ducks as Giguere was going to make *edit* $7M next year to be the back up to Hiller (who will be making $4.5M starting next year) - Toskala's not cheap at $4M but he's less than 7 and is UFA at the end of the year.

exactly, Anh needed to find some team to take Giggys salary. Same reason the Hawks would have trouble tradeing Huet or Campbell.