> ## 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. # [Tuesday's Leafs Links] UFA Day - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/tuesdays-leafs-links-ufa-day/ - Published: 2014-07-01T10:00:03.000Z - Updated: 2014-07-01T10:00:03.000Z - Description: Let's hope for the best. - Author: J.P. Nikota - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01 It's that time of year again. It's the day that you've all been dreading. The day we wish we could just lock Dave Nonis in a closet and just leave him in there until other teams have finished doing horrible damage to their respective cap situations. Let's hope that [Dave Bolland](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/56134/dave-bolland?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Steve Ott](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55193/steve-ott?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Brooks Orpik](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55416/brooks-orpik?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), and all the other "grit and heart" players find homes before Nonis can offer them the moon. This team is lacking in skill, not obsolescence. > Kypreos "I imagine the Leafs will be aggressive tomorrow. They'll sign a few guys with grit & leadership qualities. A Steve Ott type" > > — Hope\_Smoke (@Hope\_Smoke) [June 30, 2014](https://twitter.com/Hope%5FSmoke/statuses/483751435855597568?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Unfortunately, it doesn't look like we're in luck. Hold on to your hats, ladies and gentlemen. On to the links. [Leafs buy out Tim Gleason](http://theleafsnation.com/2014/6/30/leafs-buy-out-tim-gleason?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This is good news inasmuch as it means that Gleason won't play for the Leafs anymore and in the short-term, the Leafs will have more money to spend. The bad news is that Dave Nonis is the one spending that money. [Steve Dangle and Gus Katsaros chat about Kulemin](http://theleafsnation.com/2014/6/30/who-lemin-a-discussion-of-nikolai-kulemin-the-player-he-is-and-what-he-brings-to-a-team?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) We know Kulemin is as good as gone (probably to the Pens) but the boys have a chat about his value as a player and where he should fit in on an NHL roster. [Gunnarsson reaction to being traded](http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=456066&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) He joined "Macko and Cauz" on TSN radio. He also addresses criticism of Phaneuf. [Josh Gorges in shock Bergevin wants to trade him](http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=456076&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) At least he won't agree to come to Toronto! Story from TSN. [The lottery ticket approach to goaltending](http://www.sbnation.com/outnumbered/2014/6/30/5856096/goalie-prospect-free-agents-roster-management?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) How could NHL teams exploit the market? Just ask Eric T. [Fans grant Gino Odjick's dying wish](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/fans-grant-gino-odjick-s-wish--chant-his-name-outside-vancouver-hospital--video-185533592.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) He wanted to hear them chant his name one last time. Woof, this is a tough story to follow. So, so sad. [Daniel Brière traded for P.A. Parenteau](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2014/6/30/5858132/parenteau-briere-trade-canadiens-bergevin-patrick-roy/in/5622441?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Bergevin has been killing it, lately. From Habs Eyes On The Prize. [Michael Del Zotto goes unqualified](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/michael-del-zotto--mis-cast--with-predators-and-they-re-moving-on-213925800.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) He'll hit the UFA market today after not quite fitting in with his team in Nashville. From Puck Daddy. [Would Vanek and/or Moulson return to the island?](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/will-thomas-vanek-or-matt-moulson-return-to-long-island-211049350.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) My guess is 'no', but I'd kind of like to see the [Islanders](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-islanders?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) do well for a while. Story from Puck Daddy. [Keith Aulie not given qualifying offer](http://www.rawcharge.com/2014/6/30/5858708/keith-aulie-defenseman-unrestricted-free-agent-2014?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This is interesting news. [Remember when he got traded?](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/keith-aulie-traded-to-tampa-bay-for-carter-ashton/) Reaction from Raw Charge. [Cory Conacher not qualified by the Sabres](http://www.rawcharge.com/2014/6/30/5858754/2014-nhl-free-agency-free-agent-cory-conacher?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Hm. He could be an interesting acquisition if it was on the cheap. From Raw Charge again. (He was a former [Lightning](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) prospect, so they're kind of keeping tabs on him.) [Kings re-sign Schultz to two year deal](http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=456108&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It's worth $850k per season as per TSN. THAT'S how much Nonis should be paying for depth defencemen.