One trade, as reported here, has Boston sending Mark Stuart, last season's first round pick Joe Colbourne, a 2009 first round pick, and possibly another roster player to Anaheim in exchange for Chris Pronger. It's interesting to note that previous reports on this deal had Bruins forward Phil Kessel moving west as well, but that apparently is not the case. Pronger has one year remaining on his current deal with the Ducks, valued at $6.25 million.
The other trade, as mentioned on ESPN.com's Rumor Central page (Insider Only), has Boston acquiring Toronto's Tomas Kaberle in exchange for Colbourne, a 2009 first round pick, and a 2009 third round pick. It's currently unknown whether this rumor has legs because Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke has previously stated that he wants a pick, a prospect, and a roster player for his prized defenseman. The current deal has no roster player, and who knows what Peter Chiarelli would be willing to move to land Kaberle, certainly not a highly skilled player, as he would be dealt within the Northeast division.
Either one of these puck moving defenseman would look good in black and gold. If the price is too high though, Chiarelli can't pull the trigger. He won't want to mortgage his club's bright future for a better shot this year.
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