The Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes made a push last night for Kaberle. Obviously it was not enough, and I never envisioned that the Sabres or Hurricanes would make a reasonable offer (though I did hope it) simply because the needs of both teams are rather similar.
Another issue that occurred is he has one year left on his contract, so the teams did not want to pay too much for that or sign an extension as he is getting old.
One of the main stumbling blocks of the Tampa Bay Lightning offer for Kaberle is that Ryan Malone had an NTC and he needed time to waive it. If he did not have one would the deal have gone through?
This actually does not create as much of a problem as most people think. Burke had stated all along if he does not get what he wants he is happy to keep Tomas Kaberle. This is not a bluff on Burke's part as he has proven today.
With Kaberle off the market, lots of tea ...
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Article written by Edmond Dantes