[Trade] Brian Boyle to Toronto for a 2nd & Froese

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Bob McKenzie‏Verified account @TSNBobMcKenzie
TB working to finalize a trade to send Brian Boyle to TOR. No trade call so nothing official yet.

Bob McKenzie‏Verified account @TSNBobMcKenzie
Though nothing official from either TOR or TB yet, assuming it unfolds with no issues, expectation is Boyle will join TOR in SJ.

[Leeman4Gilmour]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Bob McKenzie‏Verified account @TSNBobMcKenzie
TB working to finalize a trade to send Brian Boyle to TOR. No trade call so nothing official yet.

Bob McKenzie‏Verified account @TSNBobMcKenzie
Though nothing official from either TOR or TB yet, assuming it unfolds with no issues, expectation is Boyle will join TOR in SJ.

I was a bit worried Edmonton would get him. So, pretty happy Toronto nicked him.

[dino7c]

seems like this years over rated trade deadline guy

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by dino7c

seems like this years over rated trade deadline guy

Proven playoff performer that can play a heavy game?

[sureLoss]

Tampa Bay Lightning @TBLightning
We have acquired Byron Froese and a 2017 second-round pick from the @MapleLeafs in exchange for Brian Boyle.

[djsFlames]

Now he's Brianne Boyle of the Laughs.

But actually, decent cost. Helps the Leafs more than most teams. They are so damn young.

[dammage79]

Good value IMO.

[Vinny01]

Glad neither the Oilers or Flames made a move for Boyle. Wouldn't want to give up a 2nd for 3rd-4th liner but also didn't want the Oil to add more size to their group.

[keenan87]

Good deal for the Leafs. They can use some more veteran leadership and Boyle would probably provide more size to their young team.

[Robbob]

Is he proven though. In TB 42 playoff games with 7 points. Do you mean playoff experience? Then I would agree since he has gone deep for the last number of years.

[dissentowner]

Pretty good deal for the Leafs. A 25 year old minor leaguer and a 2nd for a guy that can really help them.

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Craig Custance @CraigCustance
The 2017 draft pick in Boyle deal will be the highest second-round choice between Toronto's or previously acquired picks from SJ or Ott.

Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun
No salary retained in Boyle to Toronto trade

[Da_Chief]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Is he proven though. In TB 42 playoff games with 7 points. Do you mean playoff experience? Then I would agree since he has gone deep for the last number of years.

[devo22]

terrific deal for the Leafs. They could do with some leadership and experience and Boyle has that in spades. With their prospect pool they could afford to trade a 2nd too. Glad he didn't end up in the West.

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Is he proven though. In TB 42 playoff games with 7 points. Do you mean playoff experience? Then I would agree since he has gone deep for the last number of years.

Mostly the experience. He seems to be a guy that won't put up the numbers, but could be instrumental in a long playoff run. Kind of like a Kyle Clifford or Jordan Nolan

[CliffFletcher]

So odd that the Leafs are buyers at this stage of the rebuild.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

So odd that the Leafs are buyers at this stage of the rebuild.

in addition to the fact that the Lightning are sellers. So weird.

[N-E-B]

Not a bad deal for the Leafs but at the same time I really don't think they should be trading away picks for rentals at this stage. But what do I know?

[neo45]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Craig Custance @CraigCustance
The 2017 draft pick in Boyle deal will be the highest second-round choice between Toronto's or previously acquired picks from SJ or Ott.

Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun
No salary retained in Boyle to Toronto trade

That's a pretty good pick (assuming "highest of the three" means better of the three).

[sureLoss]

hehehehe

Jim Matheson @NHLbyMatty
So not having 2nd round draft pick killed Oilers hopes of getting Boyle. Chiarelli should be mad. That pick goes to Bos for signing him