I heard that the Pens offered a "pretty significant" deal in the summer for Kulemin that Burke turned down.

And apparently Malkin asked Pittsburgh management to pursue Kulemin.

So yes, I definitely think they have talked about it.

What's your source? I wouldn't be surprised. I met the Russian team at the WHC twice in Stockholm the past 2 weeks and Malkin and Kulemin were always walking together.

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Can anyone tell me where Connolly fits in next year?

If the Leafs don't sign a #1 center, is the ANY chance he usurps Bozak or is he locked into a third line role from now on?

He is sitting on the wire and I am debating about dropping Leino for him IF he can stick in the top six.

Appreciate any takes on this puzzling dude

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I dont think there is any chance he is on the first line next year... They will either bring someone in or try kadri or Big Joe there one of the two IMO

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So with Grabo as the #2, Timmy C is relegated to third line, 2nd PP?

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Knowing Carlyle's system.

Lupul - _______ - Kessel - Scoring line #1 (20 minutes a game)
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If the Leafs finally land a number 1 center, I think Bozak is a perfect #3 center. Which means Connolly is traded or demoted; either way, he's off the team somehow. If they don't get a true centerman, Connolly might be the teams 1st line center or 3rd line center. He didn't click at all last year, but maybe he does this upcoming year, unlikely, but maybe.

With the above lines, it would obviously mean some roster moves are likely. That said, MacArthur will probably start on the 2nd line with his usual linemates.

That leaves both center positions on the teams scoring lines.

Connolly, Lombardi, and Armstrong are my guesses to not be on the team next year.

Were you inspired by the post on the subject on MLHS a few days back?

But yeah, either Connoly works on the 3rd line being a 2nd PP/PK guy, or he's out, or somehow makes it to the top line.

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Damien Cox is tweeting that the Leafs wouldn't move Schenn for the 1st pick. LOL
Now... either Cox is full of S___ (probably), or Burke's stubborness has reached a new level. What is going on with the overrating of this player? It's getting ridiculous.

I would trade Schenn AND the #5 for the #1. In a heartbeat.

I think the Leafs would be wise to try hard to get #2. Columbus has already stated that they are open to moving it.

Would Schenn and the #5 be enough ? Throw in a 2nd or 3rd rounder also maybe?

#2 will land them Galchenyuk, so I can't see them not trying to land that pick. He'll be gone before 5 for sure, right?