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[HockeyBuzz.com] - Mike Augello: 61 SHOTS & A LOSS = THE MAPLE LEAFS HAPLESS OFFENSE

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:36:25 GMT

... ent rumor involving Chicago, involving obtaining a draft pick and defenseman Brent Sopel in a salary dump is hardly the move that will suddenly make the Leafs an off ...

[Pension Plan Puppets] - And So it Begins...Maybe?

blurr1974 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:11:52 GMT

... r the Marlies. by birky on Nov 24, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs Brent Sopel is terrible. If we play Brent Sopel over one of our own prospects I give up. ...

[CANOE -- SLAM! Sports] - Hockey NHL - Toronto- Leafs Report

TERRY KOSHAN — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:21:18 GMT

... s." The Leafs were in talks with the Chicago Blackhawks regarding defenceman Brent Sopel, and Stajan might have been affordable for the cap-strapped Hawks. But a pot ...

[Toronto Star] - After 61 shots, Leafs still lose

MARK ZWOLINSKI — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:55:11 GMT

... unds would see the Leafs send prospect Jiri Tlusty to Chicago for defenceman Brent Sopel and a second-round draft pick. The Hawks want cap relief in order to finaliz ...

[Toronto Sun] - Leafs report

TERRY KOSHAN — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:29:51 GMT

... s." The Leafs were in talks with the Chicago Blackhawks regarding defenceman Brent Sopel, and Stajan might have been affordable for the cap-strapped Hawks. But a pot ...

[EdmontonSun.com] - Minors await loafing Leafs

STEVE SIMMONS — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:21:40 GMT

... he was close to making two trades, including this odd deal with Chicago for Brent Sopel (as if that would make a difference). By yesterday, both deals were all but ...

[CANOE -- SLAM! Sports] - Hockey NHL - Toronto- Leafs failing to win? Burke still believes

STEVE SIMMONS — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:21:35 GMT

... he was close to making two trades, including this odd deal with Chicago for Brent Sopel (as if that would make a difference). By Monday, both deals were all but dea ...

[Sports And The City] - Deep Thoughts

eyebleaf — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:58:23 GMT

... hicago Blackhawks aren't willing to include a second-round draft pick in any Brent Sopel related deal with Toronto, and assign him to the minors, and he refuses to r ...

[Puck Daddy] - Puck Headlines: Asking Bettman to resign; Chicago trade talk

Greg Wyshynski — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:51:20 GMT

... o chooses." [ TSN ] • Brian Burke appears willing to take veteran defenseman Brent Sopel's (notes) contract from the Chicago Blackhawks , provided the 'Hawks kick in ...

[The Globe and Mail] - Tavares makes Toronto debut

James Mirtle — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:09:30 GMT

... he Leafs are working on a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, with defenceman Brent Sopel headed Toronto's way in a salary dump. After a strong showing in his last ou ...

[CBC Sports] - Laraque-Kronwall hearing tops Hockey Night's Take 5

Canadian Press — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:20:21 GMT

... hawks need salary cap relief and a prime candidate to be moved is defenceman Brent Sopel, who has this and another season left on his deal with a cap hit of $2.33-mi ...

[Maple Leafs Hot Stove] - Monday Musings + Tickets

Alex Tran — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:01:38 GMT

... th Marlies players will be made. Yeesh. - The Toronto Sun reviews a possible Brent Sopel to Toronto swap, stating that the $500K cleared in the waiving of Andrew Ebb ...

[Toronto Star] - Hawks exec sparks Leaf trade rumours

Mark Zwolinski — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:15:05 GMT

... xt two seasons), and Cam Barker ($3.1 million over the next two). Defenceman Brent Sopel is owed $2.5 million this season, and $2 million in 2010-11. Sopel was menti ...

[Toronto Sun] - Hawks are hovering

LANCE HORNBY , SUN MEDIA — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:24:24 GMT

... , or deals, with the Leafs could be quickly resurrected in this environment. Brent Sopel, a former Burke favourite in Vancouver, is a cash drain on an already strong ...

[EdmontonSun.com] - Sharks' top line impresses Team Canada brass

MIKE ZEISBERGER, Sun Media — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:12:25 GMT

... Blackhawks are looking at ways to trim salary, including shopping defenceman Brent Sopel to teams such as the Maple Leafs. Hossa, having undergone shoulder surgery a ...