> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The Trade Seal Has Been Broken - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-news-january-4-2012/ - Published: 2012-01-04T12:01:14.000Z - Updated: 2012-01-04T12:01:14.000Z - Author: Colin Odneal - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 [Here's Hoping the Trading Chips Isn't......Gunnarsson - Mike Langlois at Vintage Leaf Memories](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2012/01/heres-hoping-trading-chip-is.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > It’s entirely possible the Leafs will decide that they can be good enough with their present roster as it is to not only make the playoffs but do some damage once there. > > > Yet I can’t help but continue to believe something of substance will transpire between now and the trade deadline, something beyond the exchange of AHL players. I’m not in the business of forecasting specifics, so I have no idea "who" the Leafs might be after, but an impact forward, for lack of a better term, keeps springing to mind. (A true ‘shutdown’ defenseman, too, though we have loads of defenders already and Phaneuf or Schenn, in theory, could fill that role…) And to acquire a player who will score goals and play a tough, grinding style would require the Leafs to give up something of value in return. > > > Who could that be? My money's on Grabovski followed by Armstrong. How about you? More links after the jump. **Leafs Links** [Leave Kadri Alone](http://theleafsnation.com/2012/1/3/leave-kadri-alone?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) PPP skillfully breaks down the Lightning's second goal and wonders why Millen heff be mad at Kadri [Some New Year's Resolutions for the Leafs](http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com/2012/01/some-new-years-resolutions-for-toronto.html?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+BlueChipProspects+%28Blue+Chip+Prospects%29&utm%5Fcontent=Google+Reader) MAKE THE GODDAMN PLAYOFFS! [Leafs Light Up Tampa Bay](http://www.fightingforstanley.ca/toronto/leafs-light-up-tampa-bay/?utm%5Fsource=rss&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fcampaign=leafs-light-up-tampa-bay) Why do the Leafs need a pest when they have Armstrong? [Maple Leafs Eager to Participate in NHL's Winter Classic](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/maple-leafs-eager-to-participate-in-nhls-winter-classic/article2290056/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2290056) Even the players think it'll be DET-TOR. [Game 39 in 10](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2012/01/03/game-in-10-game-39-leafs-vs-lightning/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 11 - Booyah. [Deschamps Scores, Rynnas Stops All in 2-0 Win](http://marlieshq.com/2012/01/03/deschamps-scores-rynnas-stops-all-in-2-0-marlies-win/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Burke continues winning trades with Anaheim. [T'was the Season](http://5thlinecentre.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/twas-the-season/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Christmas gifts from around the league. **Other Links** [Inside Gary Bettman's New Year's Eve Party](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2012/01/inside-gary-bettmans-new-years-eve.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) You gotta think the Canuck's champagne was salty from all the tears. [NHL Relocation Design: Seattle](http://www.puckdrawn.com/puckdrawn/2012/01/nhl-relocation-design-competition-seattle.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) PuckDrawn is holding a contest to design gear for a Seattle team.