Leafs - Savard: Trade a good fit

Taken from: Leafs Trade for Marc Savard

As reported by multiple sources, including sportsnet.ca’s Nick Kypreos and TSN.ca’s Bob McKenzie, Marc Savard has waived his no trade clause for two teams including: the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators. Also confirmed, is that Tomas Kaberle and Luke Schenn will not be part of this package. Names being bandied about include: Mikhail Grabovski and RFA Nikolai Kulemin.

Also well documented is the fact that the Boston Bruins are in a tight bind in terms of cap space. Based on the proposed player swap, the Boston Bruins are essentially giving the player up to alleviate salary from their roster and will not get true market value for him based on the fact that there are only two teams that are in the hunt (Toronto Maple leafs, Ottawa Senators) and the Ottawa Senators are tight up against the salary cap. Should Boston be able to move disgruntled center man Jason Spezza then they would be able to make an offer on Mark Savard. As it stands right now, the Ottawa Senators are unable to move Jason Spezza and his $7 million contract. Talks continue with the Columbus Blue Jackets regarding Jason Spezza but as the Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray says, “there are no offers at this time”.

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