Luongo

[mattola]

I also think the return will involve Shawn Matthias as well. its full circle as that who was traded for Todd Bertuzzi from Detroit

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

i agree with you on the list of destinations is small, but you continue to undervalue what he is from your dislike of him for your GM trading him from your team. he is a REALLY good goalie. up there with the best in the league. he has won gold in the olympics (and dont give me the anyone could win with that team... Marty Broduer looked like a chump against the States), world championships and one game away from the Cup. his stats are up there and he continues to play at a high even elite level. Markstrom is going to be good but we dont know how good as he doesnt have enough yet. throwing him to the wolves only hurts him why not put him under someone with the training and work ethic and preparation of a guy like Luongo.

I also dont think that what Gillis is asking for is the moon, I think its high and so it should be. his contract is a NON issue with the way they are given out and some even being traded... if contracts like Jeff Carter can be traded (TWICE) and a guy like Scott Gomez can be traded (not his length of contract but amount) Luongo's contract can and will be moved.

Luongo going to Florida will do nothing but help them short and long term. its a great match. Toronto is better IMO but I think Burke has WAY to big an ego to take on a contract of his length after he spoke out against it as a way to circumvent the cap... EGO way more important than playoffs and winning for Burke in Toronto.

Dont ever count out what a GM can and would do no matter the player or contract. I cant wait for this to be over so we can see the return and then comment on fact rather than rumour

I realize Luongo is a good goalie. I just don't think Florida is desparate to acquire him. They have the leverage in a deal for him because Luongo can go to Gillis & say it's either Florida or you're stuck with me. I don't see Tallon overpaying for Luongo. I thought this situation would be resolved by the end of July at the latest. It's going to get done. I don't know which team will end up with him, but if Burke allows his ego to get in the way of making his team better it will be just one more reason the Leafs continue to lose year in year out.

 

[mattola]

I realize Luongo is a good goalie. I just don't think Florida is desparate to acquire him. They have the leverage in a deal for him because Luongo can go to Gillis & say it's either Florida or you're stuck with me. I don't see Tallon overpaying for Luongo. I thought this situation would be resolved by the end of July at the latest. It's going to get done. I don't know which team will end up with him, but if Burke allows his ego to get in the way of making his team better it will be just one more reason the Leafs continue to lose year in year out.

i think you are right on the Doan thing mostly. That has to be resolved before the canucks can finalize this deal. Gillis is no dummy. he has faltered the last 2 summers but I think he has a plan with Luongo and doan. I think you give up on Doan as he will sign in Pho grab Arnott for 1 year and get the young pieces. I dont have much faith in teh team as a whole to win the cup next year so I would rather go younger than give Doan 4 years.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

i think you are right on the Doan thing mostly. That has to be resolved before the canucks can finalize this deal. Gillis is no dummy. he has faltered the last 2 summers but I think he has a plan with Luongo and doan. I think you give up on Doan as he will sign in Pho grab Arnott for 1 year and get the young pieces. I dont have much faith in teh team as a whole to win the cup next year so I would rather go younger than give Doan 4 years.

I wouldn't give Doan 4 years if I was Gillis, but I think the Canucks are in win now mode. With the Sedins, Kesler, defense & goalie depth, there isn't any reason to believe they can't contend for the Stanley Cup.

 

[mattola]

I wouldn't give Doan 4 years if I was Gillis, but I think the Canucks are in win now mode. With the Sedins, Kesler, defense & goalie depth, there isn't any reason to believe they can't contend for the Stanley Cup.

yeah I agree 100% and Im ok with that. but 4 fucking years at $7M+ jesus we could have some first overalls coming in about 3 years.

 

[puckhead]

Smart money says Luongo's been dealt, awaiting labor resolution

 

[mattola]

Smart money says Luongo's been dealt, awaiting labor resolution

he pretty much said everything we all know without saying he actually has been traded or not.

 

[mattola]

Smart money says Luongo's been dealt, awaiting labor resolution

Luongo has not been asked to waive his NTC yet so this is not accurate.

 

[mattola]

some baseless rumour but fun

Frank Krulicki ‏@krufrank
More Luongo chatter: Reimer, Kadri and Ashton Carter for Louie

Frank Krulicki ‏@krufrank
Latest Luongo chatter: Bjustad, Kulikov, 1st rnd pick, Clemmenson for Louie, Raymond, Alberts and 3rd rnd pick.

 

[dash]

some baseless rumour but fun

Frank Krulicki ‏@krufrank
More Luongo chatter: Reimer, Kadri and Ashton Carter for Louie

Frank Krulicki ‏@krufrank
Latest Luongo chatter: Bjustad, Kulikov, 1st rnd pick, Clemmenson for Louie, Raymond, Alberts and 3rd rnd pick.

I think puck's head might explode Scanners style if Kadri and Reimer became Canucks...

 

[puckhead]

I think puck's head might explode Scanners style if Kadri and Reimer became Canucks...

I like Kadri's skillset, I think he has been mishandled my the Leafs. He needs an asskicking by the coaching staff to make sure work ethic is there 100%.
he's been working with Gary Roberts as well this summer as well, so he should be a little tougher to puck off the puck.
I see no use for Reimer, and Ashton Carter is now looking like he projects to be a plugger.


however, if that Fla package is remotely close...... zowie wowie!!!
that one was definitely dreamed up by a canucks fan.

 

[filosofy29]

some baseless rumour but fun

Frank Krulicki ‏@krufrank
More Luongo chatter: Reimer, Kadri and Ashton Carter for Louie

Frank Krulicki ‏@krufrank
Latest Luongo chatter: Bjustad, Kulikov, 1st rnd pick, Clemmenson for Louie, Raymond, Alberts and 3rd rnd pick.

however, if that Fla package is remotely close...... zowie wowie!!!
that one was definitely dreamed up by a canucks fan.

Yeah, I thought so too. I think even if Florida only gives a 3rd round pick and Vancouver gives their 1st round pick it still might not go through.....but it would be closer.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Disgruntled Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo wants to return to Panthers - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

 

[mattola]

Panthers D Gudbranson suffered a 'bad' shoulder injury during a workout last week. If its as bad as reported it will keep him out 4 months.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

just now stepping into the media scrum at the Jake Milford golf tournament at Northview... Schneids of course at the NHLPA meetings

 

[jstewismybastardson]

http://instagram.com/p/Pe8AE_tOAU/

 

[dash]

Is that Dan Murphy getting ready to taser Bobby Lou? lol

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Is that Dan Murphy getting ready to taser Bobby Lou? lol

looks like he gonna high stick him

 

[jstewismybastardson]

glass half full???

"Being back here is not the worst thing in the world" - Luongo. #Canucks

 

[jstewismybastardson]

"I mean ... I get to walk on the seawall" - Luongo