Anson Carter

Ive had numerous people ask me for an Anson Carter update. From what I can tell, right now everything is stuck in a holding pattern. The Leafs have told Carter's agents that they would like to sign him. However they need to ditch some salary first. The fact that Matt Stajan isnt signed yet, makes me curious as to if the leafs are still trying to trade him. He was being offered along with Antropov around the league a few weeks ago, however at that time no offers the leafs recieved were what they wanted for a player of his potential and caliber. While the leafs will take a mid range draft pick for Antropov, for stajan they would request a top end draft pick and/or an nhl ready prospect. So everything is on hold, till the Leafs figure out what they can do to sign Carter. Its well known knowledge around the league that Carter wants to be a maple leaf this season. He wanted to be one last year as well. If the leafs deal falls through, at that time he will look to sign in Detroit or Pittsburgh. Both teams have made inquires, maybe as far as putting a contract on the table.