It's funny that he keeps coming to the conclusion that Bozak is weighing down the entire team. The only players on the team that preform well in terms of Corsi are the ones playing with Grabovski, so is Bozak weighing the whole team down or is Grabovksi propping whoever he plays with up?
I don't know why the Canucks having some interest in Bozak means that he has to be a main part of the deal.
Not sure why Cam Charron jumps to the conclusion Bozak has a lot of value? It's not like teams are discussing a Bozak for Luongo swap - he's likely a throw-in roster player...
Is Dominic Moore still a UFA? Would he provide the same impact as Bozak from the 3rd line?
In the last article Botch published on Luongo, he also went on to say that its going to take more than just Bozak. If there's a trade with Toronto, he's only one part of the package.
It's funny that he keeps coming to the conclusion that Bozak is weighing down the entire team. The only players on the team that preform well in terms of Corsi are the ones playing with Grabovski, so is Bozak weighing the whole team down or is Grabovksi propping whoever he plays with up?
I don't know why the Canucks having some interest in Bozak means that he has to be a main part of the deal.
What's funny is that when a reporter says Bozak has suspect defensive abilities people accept it, yet when I brought this up last week people argued with me.
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What's funny is that when a reporter says Bozak has suspect defensive abilities people accept it, yet when I brought this up last week people argued with me.
I don't agree with either of you, if that's who you're talking about. The entire team outside of Grabovski and whoever he played with had minus corsi ratings. Cam comes to the conclusion Connolly is a poor Corsi player too, he was a 9+ Corsi on the year before, what happened? Phanuef posted the worst corsi on of his career as Leaf, what changed for him?
I disagree. If he had given Gillis the option I think he would have at least explored a Schneider trade, no? IMO it's been pretty clear that he wants out.
How do you know he hasn't explored Schneider trades? And how do you know Gillis didn't ask Luongo to waive his NTC?
It's quite evident the Canucks don't want Roberto Luongo much longer, can we agree?
I'll say the Canucks want him gone, and Roberto has a little power with his NTC...we'll see how it plays out.
I don't think it's about wanting him gone so much as wanting to start Schneider more. If there wasn't a stigma about carrying two starters, and there wasn't a cap, I'm sure they could have made the situation work -- But we know that's not the case.
Basically, they both know he has to move on at some point. Wanting to be rid of him implies that they no longer value the person/player, and I don't think that's the case here.
Not sure why Cam Charron jumps to the conclusion Bozak has a lot of value? It's not like teams are discussing a Bozak for Luongo swap - he's likely a throw-in roster player...
Is Dominic Moore still a UFA? Would he provide the same impact as Bozak from the 3rd line?
Hes a good comparison as a 3rd liner, but Bozak has the ability to play top 6 and contribute if need be. Moore never displayed nearly that ability while with the Leafs.
Are the Bozak rumours stemming from the supposed asking price of Gardiner + Bozak + Frattin + 1st?
If so wouldn't Bozak have the least value of the package?
It would appear so. In that package he is clearly the "throw in", as the other pieces should be valued more.
I'm curious is Bozak and Kadri are valued the same within the Leafs organization. If they are, I would much rather roll the dice on Kadri than take on Bozak.
I would call for Gillis to be fired if that were the case.
i think i would too.I think we could get somthing better from any other team,then Toronto.I really dont want Luongo to go,but if it happens,please not to TO
I'm curious is Bozak and Kadri are valued the same within the Leafs organization.
I'd be really surprised if that was the case. The Leafs have some decent prospects imo, but not enough to trade 3 or 4 of them. We're going to have to take a roster player to make a deal with them imo.
These trades are usually roster player, prospect, pick because nobody wants to deplete their team too much in any one area.
What do you guys think of Washington as that "mystery team"? Holtby looks good, but they've been thinking that about their goaltending for a while. I also think McPhee is probably on the hot seat as much as Burke is, or at least he should be.
Without reading your previous comments, what would you trade for Luongo?
Would be looking for an A prospect (someone in the Bjugstad range), an A-/B+ prospect (someone like Petrovic) and a 1st round pick. OR an upgrade to our top 6 forwards (someone like a Joffrey Lupul) a B+ prospect (someone like Carter Ashton) and a 1st round pick.
Would be looking for an A prospect (someone in the Bjugstad range), an A-/B+ prospect (someone like Petrovic) and a 1st round pick. OR an upgrade to our top 6 forwards (someone like a Joffrey Lupul) a B+ prospect (someone like Carter Ashton) and a 1st round pick.
Nobody is going to give that up imo. If I'm right, how should Gillis handle that? How many years can we roll with 9.3m in the pipes? You like Lu, you really want to see him on the bench for the next 3 years?
Nobody is going to give that up imo. If I'm right, how should Gillis handle that? How many years can we roll with 9.3m in the pipes? You like Lu, you really want to see him on the bench for the next 3 years?
I would roll them both. Some team will get desperate at some point and meet the price or get very very close to it at least. Luongo is too good of a goalie to just dump.
I would roll them both. Some team will get desperate at some point and meet the price or get very very close to it at least. Luongo is too good of a goalie to just dump.
Everything short of what you suggested is not a dump. How many years do we wait for someone to get desperate? Is Luongo more or less attractive next offseason when he's a year older? How long is he going to be happy with that?
Obviously pretty early on in the season, but 3 assists for Kadri? He's a 3rd yr guy with only 3 assists? Wonder how much of an upgrade he'd be over Schroeder.
I really hope Florida didn't drop out of the running. Toronto has some ok roster players, but their prospects aren't so great in terms of making an impact soon on Vans roster.
Obviously pretty early on in the season, but 3 assists for Kadri? He's a 3rd yr guy with only 3 assists? Wonder how much of an upgrade he'd be over Schroeder.
I really hope Florida didn't drop out of the running. Toronto has some ok roster players, but their prospects aren't so great in terms of making an impact soon on Vans roster.
Kadri would be horrible as a main piece coming to us. I really am not thrilled with the prospects Toronto has to offer.
Jacob Markstrom hasn't looked good at all for Florida's farm team. Perhaps Luongo might intrigue them and he could serve as a mentor in a couple years?
