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Yes, he admitted to predicting no season and stated that he was wrong on that issue.
Francis is still one of the more respected hockey guys in Canada.
If all vancouver can get is a 3rd for lou you wait on a high value schneider trade and don't even think twice. You do not trade star players for nothing. We signed that contract we should honor it.
Here's what I don't get... are Canucks fans that dense to think they're going to value Bozak higher than the Leafs do? Yeah, we all know Gillis wants Bozak, but the fact is, you're trading for him to be a #2/3 centre, he's Toronto's #1 centre.
Furthermore, what is the basis for suggesting that the Canucks can get 3-4 quality assets from the Leafs, when there's talk that a buyout might be the better call, and only one other team interested, who has a goalie with similar numbers and 1/4 of the salary?
I like that you conveniently only highlight remarks that favor Toronto ripping us off merciless from tweet sources that make Eklund look creditable. Luongo will not be bought out, it simply will not happen. Any 'analyst' attempting to float that nonsense is looking for hits.
As for Bozak, keep him. I would much prefer Kadri, who would do no damage to your present roster but god forbid Toronto actually has to pay a price that isn't insulting. If Luongo's value is truly that low, I bet dollar to dime we start entertaining Schneider offers. Gillis has been adamant in his claim any trade will improve our team. This philosophy will not change despite the contrary opinion here.
Edmonton is very low on popularity with established veteran talent
Add Luongo to the list of players who don't want to play there
And one of Luongo's favorite teams growing up were the Oilers..hmm
It's funny that Leafs fans desperately want Luongo, the Oilers don't [though depending on the CBA contract math, who knows how much interest they have] and when media starts saying Oilers are darkhorse to try to acquire him, Leafs fans get all about it.
As an Oiler fan, I can appreciate Luongo's talents but his contract is an albatross.
Lou is not going to Florida it ain't happening why would Florida trade for Lou when they got a top young goaltender ready to play next season. Only way he goes to Florida is if he goes for free, Florida does not need Lou and no way they trade picks or prospects for him.
So take off Florida as Possible Destinations for Lou, The best your gonna get from the leafs is Bozak + a pick
Just heard on the fan 590 (Brian Lawton as a guest), Lawton says ,and he admits conjecture, but he feels something like Weiss (as it seems he doesn't want to resign there) and Jovo (says Van needs to sweeten the pot and can buy Jovo out next season) for Luongo. He said Van would be crazy not to do it. The host seems to think that Gillis will hang on to Luongo as without Kesler, goaltending will be huge. He also doesn't see a deal there with the Leafs.
Edit: i find it very funny how media is saying that FLA is the front runner because it's Luongo's first choice, nobody seems to care what FLA management may think.
And one of Luongo's favorite teams growing up were the Oilers..hmm
It's funny that Leafs fans desperately want Luongo, the Oilers don't [though depending on the CBA contract math, who knows how much interest they have] and when media starts saying Oilers are darkhorse to try to acquire him, Leafs fans get all about it.
As an Oiler fan, I can appreciate Luongo's talents but his contract is an albatross.
As a Leaf fan, i appreciate his talents as well, it just needs to be a price that works for TO....which probably won't work for Vancouver....it is what it is.
Just heard on the fan 590 (Brian Lawton as a guest), Lawton says ,and he admits conjecture, but he feels something like Weiss (as it seems he doesn't want to resign there) and Jovo (says Van needs to sweeten the pot and can buy Jovo out next season) for Luongo. He said Van would be crazy not to do it. The host seems to think that Gillis will hang on to Luongo as without Kesler, goaltending will be huge. He also doesn't see a deal there with the Leafs.
If Florida is willing to trade Weiss, then that's a great deal for Vancouver. He will easily go to Florida if that is the case. Except nobody knows ****, everyone is guessing.
I'm a massive Schneider fan an believe he'll win a few Vezinas but im leaning towards keeping luongo. If we can't get anything worthwhile we should trade Schneider for a mega package.
And one of Luongo's favorite teams growing up were the Oilers..hmm
It's funny that Leafs fans desperately want Luongo, the Oilers don't [though depending on the CBA contract math, who knows how much interest they have] and when media starts saying Oilers are darkhorse to try to acquire him, Leafs fans get all about it.
As an Oiler fan, I can appreciate Luongo's talents but his contract is an albatross.
If we get him, Great. if not, cool. We have two goaltenders ready to impress, with a good head on their shoulders.
That is how i hope Burke sees it. We shouldn't be the one desperate here. (not saying that Canucks should either)
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If Florida is willing to trade Weiss, then that's a great deal for Vancouver. He will easily go to Florida if that is the case. Except nobody knows ****, everyone is guessing.
1.As i stated, he did say it was conjecture.
2.It's only a great deal if Weiss agrees to sign with Van and not test free agency.
3.In all of this, everyone is forgetting that FLA management have been building with youth, mainly grooming Markstrom, and may not like the idea of taking on a 33 year old goalie.
If we get him, Great. if not, cool. We have two goaltenders ready to impress with a good head on their shoulders.
That is how i hope Burke sees it. We shouldn't be the one desperate here. (not saying that Canucks should either)
My thoughts exactly. I was all for bringing him in, but recently his price seems to be rising, and the landscape has changed. (penalties, lower cap, shortened season)
My thoughts exactly. I was all for bringing him in, but recently his price seems to be rising, and the landscape has changed. (penalties, lower cap, shortened season)
Just curious, Lifer. We're gone back and forth before. What abouts would you offer? Not even an absolute but just a ballpark.
about it.
