Report: Calgary, Edmonton, eyeing Tucker
According to a report in the Toronto Star, the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are taking a close look at Toronto winger Darcy Tucker ahead of the February 27th trade deadline.
According to Star sources, both Alberta clubs are in "tire-kicking" mode when it comes to Tucker, who will be an unrestricted free agent after this season.
"I'm probably a prototypical guy for a Western Conference team, so these things (trades) will be talked about," Tucker said.
Tucker also noted, however, that he would like to remain in Toronto beyond 2007.
"I've said from Day One I want to be a Leaf. I'd love to stay here and be part of a championship team," Tucker said.
"But the fact is I'm unrestricted at the end of the year, and when you don't have a long-term contract, these (trade rumours) come up."
Prior to suffering a foot injury that has kept him out of the lineup since December 26, Tucker led the Leafs with 19 goals.
According to Star sources, both Alberta clubs are in "tire-kicking" mode when it comes to Tucker, who will be an unrestricted free agent after this season.
"I'm probably a prototypical guy for a Western Conference team, so these things (trades) will be talked about," Tucker said.
Tucker also noted, however, that he would like to remain in Toronto beyond 2007.
"I've said from Day One I want to be a Leaf. I'd love to stay here and be part of a championship team," Tucker said.
"But the fact is I'm unrestricted at the end of the year, and when you don't have a long-term contract, these (trade rumours) come up."
Prior to suffering a foot injury that has kept him out of the lineup since December 26, Tucker led the Leafs with 19 goals.
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