Post Trade Deadline

Leafs decline, Liljegren has become extremely valuable to this d core, especially with a cap hit of only 1.4 million

1. The Leafs won't be moving Liligren. A total non- starter. Has come into his own, getting better and very much part of the team's future.

2. If Arizona passed on Vrana on waivers, why do you think Minny will flip picks for the guy? Even with retention. 31 teams passed on him...... and Arizona, Anaheim or Chicago could have grabbed him for free with the same idea......

3. The Suter deal is interesting...... but I would think the Flames would be looking for more offensive impact. That being said, 100% fits their system.

4. The Bolts blueline is very set. They would be looking for a top 9 winger before blueline help.

yuck, no

1. Liljegren probably isn't being moved, but don't act as if he's some untouchable piece. He's not.

2. Vrana was waived last week. This is a trade that could potentially happen in 7 weeks. Lots of time to regain that trade value. If Vrana steps back into the Red Wings lineup at some point and continues to produce near a point per game, a team most definitely will give up assets for him at the trade deadline, especially at a significantly reduced cap hit.

4. Tampa's blueline is far from "very set". They will definitely add a defenseman at the deadline, and Maatta would be a great fit.

What exactly is "yuck"? This team should be selling big prior to the deadline. They're nowhere close to competing for a playoff spot. This is the year to tank for a top pick, and maybe the lottery balls finally fall in the Red Wings favor.