said by shaner :

Sutter pulls it off and actually signs Bouwmeester. 5 years - $6.6 million a year.

This deal, as a Leafs fan, really pisses me off. Burke kept saying Pronger and JayBo had to get traded before the market opened up for Kaberle. Bullshit. The Flames, who have such little cap room that they had to play with 16 skaters at times last year, traded Jordan Leopold and a 3rd round pick to Florida for the chance to negotiatiate with JayBo before the UFA season started. So, Burke, are you telling me that you couldn't have done the same deal? You saying the Panthers wouldn't have rather had Kaberle than Leopold? The Leafs have the cap room to afford a player like Bouwmeester.

Imagine JayBo and Schenn on the blueline. I'm not saying that every good player has to come to the Leafs. But, this is the kind of creative deal we expect out of Burke. At least show us you're trying.

Godd job Mr. Sutter. At least you're doing whatever it takes to make your team better immediately. You've out-Burked Burke.