Owen Nolan trade to the Maple Leafs

[Vegas Dave]

The trade was:

Owen Nolan for Alyn McCauley, Brad Boyes, and a first round pick.

I guess time will tell if this move pans out....

 

[kickserv]

Hmmmmm.......have to see.......I'm not crazy about it...but good to see Leafs do something.......but they need a dam defencman!!






Canadian Press



3/5/2003

TORONTO (CP) - As first reported by TSN, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired highly coveted power forward Owen Nolan from the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night.



Headed to the Sharks are centre Alyn McCauley, prospect Brad Boyes and a first round pick.



``It's obviously a big deal,'' Bill Watters, assistant to Leafs general manager Pat Quinn, told The Canadian Press. ``I want to leave the rest to Pat Quinn to discuss.''



Nolan was one of the most sought after players as the March 11 NHL trade deadline approaches. Reports had suggested that the Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens, along with the Leafs, were the main contender for the physical right-winger.



By dealing him, it looks like the Sharks have opted to blow up their roster following a disastrous season. They will likely miss the playoffs after entering the campaign with Stanley Cup aspirations.



For the Leafs, getting Nolan is they type of big deal that their rabid fans have been clamouring for.



Although he's having an off-year with 22 goals, 20 assists and 91 penalty minutes in 61 games, he's considered among the elite power forwards in the game.



Quinn also got to see Nolan firsthand during the Salt Lake City Olympics, when he coached the 31-year-old as Canada won gold.

 

[TIME TO MAKE $$$]

what is Nolan going to do with a broken leg?

another shit deal, geez get rid the these management guys....

 

[Vegas Dave]

Well if you look at the deal specifically I think the Leafs got a steal.

Owen Nolan is the captain of a crap team this year, but a very solid team that made a run at the cup last year and also played for team Canada. He is a proven talent, and although his numbers have dropped off, I think this will be a good fit for him on this team since there won't be so much pressure on him. Look at who the Leafs gave up? Alyn McCauley is a third liner. Last time I checked the Leafs had several adequate guys on the third line such as Tucker, Domi, Green, Hoglund, Reichel. They need somebody to help out Antropov on the second line, and take some of the scoring burden off of the top line. The Leafs also gave a first round pick. The last time I checked, the Leafs don't draft very well, and probably wouldn't have ended up with another bust (just look at their track record the past few years). In addition the Leafs sent Brad Boyes, who is a solid prospect. To get a player like Nolan, you're going to have to give something up.

So will this put the Leafs over the top? No. Was it a good trade? Yes.

This is all pending that Nolan recovers from his injuries.

 

[Vegas Dave]

I just read a report that said Nolan injury is a bruised back and it is being called a 'minor' injury for now.

 

[grooven]

what is Nolan going to do with a broken leg?

another shit deal, geez get rid the these management guys....

LOL:lol:

 

[no all]

looks like a good move by the leafs
lets just hope its not all over the canadian sports channels for weeks:lol: