Luongo

[jstewismybastardson]

Strombo just wants to be loved.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

what a bunch of toronto media douches!

Now everybody loves Luongo


If Roberto Luongo had known this would be the reaction, he probably would have announced he'd be willing to waive his no-trade clause years ago.

He should be feeling the love, because it's coming from just about everywhere.

Even one of his harshest, most unrelenting critics, Sportsnet's Damien Cox, who once said the Canucks' "tragic flaw" was building around Luongo, is now advocating the Leafs look at taking a run at him.

That monster contract viewed two years ago as crippling is now "cap friendly."

 

[mattola]

what a bunch of toronto media douches!

Now everybody loves Luongo


If Roberto Luongo had known this would be the reaction, he probably would have announced he'd be willing to waive his no-trade clause years ago.

He should be feeling the love, because it's coming from just about everywhere.

Even one of his harshest, most unrelenting critics, Sportsnet's Damien Cox, who once said the Canucks' "tragic flaw" was building around Luongo, is now advocating the Leafs look at taking a run at him.

That monster contract viewed two years ago as crippling is now "cap friendly."

there is some crazy in this article.

Im not sure any GM is really that concerned over his cap hit of $5.333 for a unknown CBA. I think they are of the mind to still add some pieces and deal with the fallout after as they would have time.

And, as if this was needed, making this summer more complicated is the reality that the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is expiring in September, which could leave some potential suitors wanting to wait to see what the new rules are before committing to paying out all that money.

and

WTF is this statement. what over the top heat did he get for replacing those slices of swiss cheese.

Just think, Luongo got ridiculous, over-the-top heat and he was replacing Alex Auld and Dan Cloutier.

 

[puckhead]

Strombone ‏ @strombone1
What ever your going through @notbobbylu just ask yourself this question.... What would FUHRsee do? And everything will be alright! #idol

1990-91 - Grant Fuhr moves from Smythe Division powerhouse to Toronto Maple Leafs.
(where he put up an 0.881 sv% and missed the playoffs)

 

[mattola]

WTF is this statement. what over the top heat did he get for replacing those slices of swiss cheese.

Quote:
Just think, Luongo got ridiculous, over-the-top heat and he was replacing Alex Auld and Dan Cloutier.

I mis read that in the article. never mind.

 

[mattola]

Mike Gillis will be on team 1040 at 930am.

Im sure a few things will be cleared up.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Mike Gillis will be on team 1040 at 930am.

Im sure a few things will be cleared up.

yup ... Kypreos sounded definitive in his tweet saying Luongo asked for a trade ... but they played a clip of Kypreos on toronto radio saying he "essentially" asked for a trade

 

[mattola]

Gillis did not outright deny that he asked but they talked and will talk again in a few days.

he said for everyone to take a deep breath and relax for a bit.

 

[I cAnT wAtCh]

Im not expecting much in the way of asset return to be honest ... more about cap cleaning ... Im just glad Stevie Y and Dale Tallon both still love Bobby lou

You're insane if you think the Panthers will be involved.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

You're insane if you think the Panthers will be involved.

i guess the "experts" are talking out there asses because thats what Lebrun thinks ... it doesnt make sense to me with Markstrom there

 

[jstewismybastardson]

the real don cherry ... not the fake one


Don Cherry ‏ @CoachsCornerCBC
I wouldn't blame Luongo if he wants out of VAN. He's been the biggest escape goat of all time. If MacLean let's me, I'll have more tonight



at least he didnt call him escape goatse

 

[KennyBanyeah]

the real don cherry ... not the fake one


Don Cherry ‏ @CoachsCornerCBC
I wouldn't blame Luongo if he wants out of VAN. He's been the biggest escape goat of all time. If MacLean let's me, I'll have more tonight



at least he didnt call him escape goatse

Well at least Bobby Lou can use his scapeclause to get out of this situation.

 

[dash]

Grapes was in fine form the other night on Coach's Corner - He was talking about the trade that sent Matt Greene and Jarret Stoll to the Kings for Lubo Visnovsky. He referred to Lubo as "Lubinsky" and "Nodvosky" in a 8 second span.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Grapes was in fine form the other night on Coach's Corner - He was talking about the trade that sent Matt Greene and Jarret Stoll to the Kings for Lubo Visnovsky. He referred to Lubo as "Lubinsky" and "Nodvosky" in a 8 second span.

its been said already but $1 says he learns how to pronounce Luongo if the Leafs acquire him

(right when i typed that:

Ron MacLean ‏ @RonHNIC
Maybe Grapes will even learn Luongo's name if he comes to TO.)

 

[dash]

I don't know, Lagongo has kinda grown on me...

 

[KennyBanyeah]

I don't know, Lagongo has kinda grown on me...

I was kind of partial to Lalongo myself.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Bob Cole will still call him Sundin

 

[jstewismybastardson]

I think they both end up in Tampa

Luongo grew up in the east end Montreal, the neighbourhood of Saint-Leonard, and was seven years younger than another netminder from the neighbourhood, Martin Brodeur, who also developed under tutelage from Allaire. Luongo, as he came into the NHL, worked with Allaire through the early years in his career but, more recently, hadn’t shared ice time -- until last summer.

On Tuesday, when Luongo first revealed he was willing to accept a trade, the goaltender revealed he had started to work with Allaire again. Speaking in a mostly empty Vancouver Canucks locker room after cameras and most reporters had left, Luongo mentioned that Allaire had bought a home in Florida, where Luongo lives in the offseason, and they were on the ice together last August.

The Allaire connection in Toronto is in flux. Allaire would have to sign a new deal to carry on with the Leafs, as he weighs other business possibilities, and he caught flak from some critics for the poor play of the Leafs goaltenders, James Reimer and Jonas Gustavsson. It led Toronto president/general manager general manager Brian Burke to defend Allaire in early April, insisting in one report that Allaire is “not going anywhere.”

Allaire, in the late March interview with The Globe, said he considered Luongo among the elite NHL goaltenders, and also highlighted a consideration fewer people have mentioned, his character. Luongo, Allaire and others interviewed said, is a leader who wore the captain’s C in Vancouver for a reason, a man who teammates rally around, and a good friend to those teammates.

In just one example, Luongo forged a strong friendship with Cory Schneider, his understudy who could have been kept at a distance as a rival.

This veteran character could benefit the Toronto dressing room in general and its young goaltenders specifically.

“He’s a guy everyone wants to be around,” said Allaire

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Bob Cole will still call him Sundin

 

[jstewismybastardson]

thats actually pretty good name recognition by Colsey ... could sworn he knew the 3rd line as " look at em' ... 3 of em' "

OHHHHHHH BABY!