So, should Burke or shouldn’t Burke? Zherdev is a UFA. Should Burke take a shot at him? What do you think Leaf Nation?
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So, should Burke or shouldn’t Burke? Zherdev is a UFA. Should Burke take a shot at him? What do you think Leaf Nation?
for more on Zherdev :
Oh man you got me excited for a second! ..and yes, he should
Assuming Poni is moved or lost as a UFA at the end of the season, I’d be ok with Zherdev. I still wonder who will play center? At some point (doesn’t have to be this season) burke is going to need to find a #1 center. I don’t think we have one in waiting…current prospects might (a big might) be decent #2’s one day if we are lucky (Grabovsky, Tlusty, Bozak)…
YES! we need some scoring touch. Though I agree with LT…we need some skill and size up the middle – without it, these scoring wingers won’t be very effective.
I would say absolutely yes to signing him. This is a really rare opportunity…a 24 year old who, while having some work ethic questions, is obviously an excellent talent and entering his prime years. While I agree that he doesn’t fit the “Brian Burke type player” description we hear so much about, the guy despite the issues scored 55+ points and is extremely skilled. This is what the leafs need, and taking this gamble is not a huge one in my mind. If you strike gold with this move, it would be a huge addition for cash only…if it doesn’t work out you can walk away in a year or two anyway. I am really hoping Burke acts on this…in my mind there is no reason not to do it.
Apparently Burke has said he has no interest in Zherdev
Really? Where did you hear that Mike?