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The Boston Bruins are currently the best team in the NHL, and with the trade deadline less than 72 hours away, they're apparently looking to make a blockbuster deal to solidify their status as the odds on Stanley Cup favorite. On Saturday, a report surfaced that the Bruins were close to a deal for Anaheim Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger. On Sunday, the rumors continued as the Boston Herald reported the Bruins made an offer for Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Tomas Kaberle. NESN picked up on this rumor and called it a "monster" offer.
Keep in mind, Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke has already said he likes Kaberle and would need to be blown away to move the 30-year-old defenseman. The reported asking price is a top prospect, an NHL player, and a first round pick.
Here's the reported Bruins offer: 2008 first round pick Joe Colborne, Boston's first round pick in 2009, and Boston's third round pick in 2009.
Well, they're 2/3 of the way to Burke's demands.
It's a nice offer, but I'm not sure I'd call it a "monster." As far as monster's go, this is more puff the magic dragon than it is Godzilla.
That's not to say Colborne isn't a strong prospect, as Hockey's Future has him as Boston's No. 2 prospect behind goalie Tuukka Rask. Bruce Ciskie introduced him to us earlier this season, and he would certainly be an intriguing player for the Maple Leafs.
Having said that, let's consider a few things here:
1) That first round pick coming from Boston is going to be a very, very late pick (late 20's, perhaps even No. 30).
2) A late third round pick isn't all that interesting when you're dealing a player like Kaberle.
3) A year ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins traded their previous year's first round pick (Angelo Esposito), two roster players (Colby Armstrong and Erik Christensen) and a late first round pick (No. 29) for Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis.
Granted, Hossa is a better player than Kaberle and would naturally land a bigger return in a trade. However, Hossa and Dupuis were set to become unrestricted free agents following the season. Kaberle is still signed through the 2010-11 season, meaning Burke isn't forced to make a move here.
I imagine he'll simply hold out until he gets an NHL player thrown into the deal. Or, on the other hand, he could simply wait for a team that's likely to land him a better first-round pick, perhaps even in the offseason (assuming Kaberle is still willing to waive his no-trade clause).
Either way, it appears as if Boston is serious about winning the Stanley Cup this season, and if general manager Peter Chiarelli can add a Kaberle or Pronger to this already powerful lineup, this team could be tough to stop.
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