Former Leafs GM Brian Burke Takes A Closer Look At The Maple Leafs Upcoming Trade Talks With The Calgary Flames
Today a prominent member of the hockey community Brian Burke gave his take on the Maple Leafs trade talks with the Calgary Flames.
Burke Gives Inside Look At Maple Leafs Negotiation Process
Recently Brian Burke spoke about the Toronto Maple Leafs and the continued rumors that they are pursuing Nikita Zadorov. Burke was asked Brad Treliving's knowledge of and relationship with his former team could help or hurt negotiations.
I think Connie (Craig Conroy) has the same body of knowledge so you're dealing with two guys with equal knowledge, and Craig Conroy is new at this, but he's a real good guy, he's a real smart guy, and I think he'll do a good job. It gives you an advantage that you both know everything that there is about these players, it might be simpler in some cases to make a fit, rather than thinking you have superior knowledge [over the other GM]"
Burke makes it sound like the knowledge that each general manager has of the players involved could help trade negotiations. It could cut out some sugar coating and selling each other on players.
Burke Cautions The Maple Leafs To Handle Things Correctly
Burke begins by talking about the fit of Zadorov or another defenseman within the Maple Leafs lineup. He recalls that Treliving enjoys having a pecking order for his defensemen.
With this in mind make sure whatever defenseman you acquire fits the need you have.
After talking about that aspect of the trade Burke talked about the Maple Leafs' longer-term plans in acquiring Zadorov or other expiring contracts.
The Maple Leafs are already facing questions about losing William Nylander to free agency. Adding more players into this equation will only up the pressure on Brad Treliving to complete extensions.
The full interview with Burke can be seen in the link below.
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