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McLean’s Pub Call Of The Wilde: TurtlePlek To Toronto
February 25, 2018
By Brian Wilde
Tomas Plekanec didn’t make it to 1000 games with the Montreal Canadiens this year, but the door remains open to hit the number in the off-season back with Montreal which Recrutes has learned is a possibility. For now though, let’s assess the trade that sees Plekanec with an opportunity to make a cup run with the Maple Leafs who are headed for a showdown with the Bruins and who also beat Boston in a head to head last night. Plekanec is exactly what the Leafs need down the middle considering what the Bruins also bring down the middle.
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There’s a typo up there. “Rerutes”
Otherwise, I like (and agree) with the analysis here.
It’s very similar to the Wiese/Fleischmann deal that returned a 2nd and Danault (a roster player)
Toronto gets the center depth they wanted. Maybe they unload Bozak to recuperate some of what they traded. I don’t think Plekanec will be of much help against the Bruins, who look poised to go on a good run.