Well at least Clackson fits the blue collar style this team plays. Probably the only solice I can find in this deal.

Wisniewsky has looked so, so bad tonight and we're only in the first period. *facedesk*

Well at least Clackson fits the blue collar style this team plays. Probably the only solice I can find in this deal.
- Alexzanki

He did do this, which was awesome.

Wisniewsky has looked so, so bad tonight and we're only in the first period. *facedesk*
- vertigo1061

Probably because they want to trade him

My biggest issue with the deal is that I just don't like Clarkson. Of all the RW's you could make a move for, he's one of the most overrated I can think of. I really, really can't think of a worse piece to add
- vertigo1061

Who's overrating him, exactly?

Thank you Jackets

It was a good move for Toronto, just not used to saying that very often. This might be Nonis's Opus.
- JMD007

don't worry Toronto will find some way to screw this up... there are plenty of third liners ready to be overpaid to play in Toronto...

don't worry Toronto will find some way to screw this up... there are plenty of third liners ready to be overpaid to play in Toronto...
- kaptaan

Yeah

You fail to see that there is minimal difference between having Norton on LTIR versus waving Clarkson into the minors and paying him there. Cap is (effectively) 0 for both scenerios. Salary is only $1.4M difference over 5 years.

If I remember correctly, there may be some cap advantages of LTIR, but still....

So what do you think I am missing?
- Lostinarink

Clarkson has a NMC and cant be waived even for the min savings it could gain..

Clarkson has a NMC and cant be waived even for the min savings it could gain..
- Fruitcakenipple

No Leaf player can be traded eh? We argued that 24 hrs ago...

don't worry Toronto will find some way to screw this up... there are plenty of third liners ready to be overpaid to play in Toronto...
- kaptaan

Nah. They already changed that this year. Winnik and Santo signings were fantastic.

If Horton retires this deal is amazing.

Edit: I meant Pronger-style.
- Nucker101

He won't retire until the deal is done. It's a fantastic move by Nonis.

No Leaf player can be traded eh? We argued that 24 hrs ago...
- RogerRoeper

I might just send u $5....

My biggest issue with the deal is that I just don't like Clarkson. Of all the RW's you could make a move for, he's one of the most overrated I can think of. I really, really can't think of a worse piece to add
- vertigo1061

This is because your ownership didn't want to pay both Horton and whoever was taking his place. All about saving ownership some money.

Todd Cordell: Blue Jackets Make Trade With Maple Leafs, Swap Horton For Clarkson
- Todd-Cordell

IF I'M A CLB FAN, I AM PISSSSED

This tells me Blue Jackets ownership is more concerned with $$$ than they are the on ice product.

This tells me Blue Jackets ownership is more concerned with $$$ than they are the on ice product.
- Erik6Karlsson5

Do you see the deal they just made? Should answer your own question for you.

How can anyone in their right mind say this is a bad deal for Columbus? We have a player getting paid to play instead of a great guy who can't play anymore! If the guy doesn't pan out in Columbus, we can buy him out eventually.

But after escaping the nuclear bomb crater in Toronto he will likely be a better player on a team with a fan base that won't run him into the ground every night because the GM overpaid for him.

I hate to see Horton go, I hate to know that his career is over, he seems like a great guy and was a very good player when he was healthy last season for us. The CBJ did the best they could do in a tough situation. If Toronto wants to pay what they consider pocket change to Horton, great for Horton, great for Columbus, and thanks a lot for wasting the cash Toronto!

This tells me Blue Jackets ownership is more concerned with $$$ than they are the on ice product.
- Erik6Karlsson5

Just like the Sens.

How can anyone in their right mind say this is a bad deal for Columbus? We have a player getting paid to play instead of a great guy who can't play anymore! If the guy doesn't pan out in Columbus, we can buy him out eventually.

But after escaping the nuclear bomb crater in Toronto he will likely be a better player on a team with a fan base that won't run him into the ground every night because the GM overpaid for him.

I hate to see Horton go, I hate to know that his career is over, he seems like a great guy and was a very good player when he was healthy last season for us. The CBJ did the best they could do in a tough situation. If Toronto wants to pay what they consider pocket change to Horton, great for Horton, great for Columbus, and thanks a lot for wasting the cash Toronto!
- jkumpire

I suppose my problem is this....Is this the best deal CBJ could have made in this scenario? So you set out with the intention to trade Horton and essentially give a team a free salary dump on a player they don't want. Clarkson is the best you can do?

This tells me Blue Jackets ownership is more concerned with $$$ than they are the on ice product.
- Erik6Karlsson5

As a sens fan, you can appreciate that

I suppose my problem is this....Is this the best deal CBJ could have made in this scenario? So you set out with the intention to trade Horton and essentially give a team a free salary dump on a player they don't want. Clarkson is the best you can do?
- vertigo1061

Name another player that would fit the bill?

Well... since Colombus wasn't spending to the cap yet, this deal doesn't hurt them. Its far from ideal, but it gets them the whole veteran presence and leadership junk. Who knows, he might return to being a 20 goal scorer, that'd be a big plus.

They also without a doubt have gotten huge brownie points and future trade considerations with Toronto for taking this trade.

This tells me Blue Jackets ownership is more concerned with $$$ than they are the on ice product.
- Erik6Karlsson5

Eugene Melnik .....nuff said, sorry if Jarmo is trying to be pro active with ownerships money, these are the trial and tribulations off small market teams in this league.

Still trying to figure out how toronto trading 6 million dollars in cap space for a dead body isn't circumventing the cap?