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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 2919647" data-attributes="member: 2012">Leafs-Roberts deal brewingSportsnet.caJune 30, 2006The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers have discussed a trade that would return veteran Gary Roberts to Toronto, sources have confirmed to Sportsnet.However, the deal is not done.The Panthers intend to spend the day exhausting whether or not there is a chance they can convince Roberts, who for family reasons did request this move at the end of the season to stay on for the final year of his contract.However, sources tell Sportsnet an afternoon deadline has been imposed to allow both teams to change directions in a timely fashion.If Roberts won't back down, Florida is likely to send him to the Leafs for a draft pick before spending the $2.25 million US owing on his contract on an available free agent. Likewise for the Maple Leafs who will surely add to their roster with the money they've allocated to reacquire Roberts.The Toronto Star reported Friday the teams had all but agreed to make the trade in exchange for a third- or fourth-rounder.</blockquote>