Around The NHL 2012-13

[Blackhawkswincup]

Hockey is back

[UsernameWasTaken]

they're streaming a news conference on burke's firing: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/maple...ence/?site=www

i wonder if this all means luongo will become a leaf?

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Luongo is a Leaf by the weeks end

[Sarava]

Originally Posted by DisgruntledHawkFan

Luongo is a Leaf by the weeks end

Highly unlikely.

[UsernameWasTaken]

Originally Posted by DisgruntledHawkFan

Luongo is a Leaf by the weeks end

as a result of a hilariously massive overpayment, no doubt.

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Originally Posted by Sarava

Highly unlikely.

I'd put money on it.

[Blackhawkswincup]

Originally Posted by DisgruntledHawkFan

Luongo is a Leaf by the weeks end

Aren't trades not allowed until Sunday?

If so that is begining of next week

[Sarava]

Originally Posted by DisgruntledHawkFan

I'd put money on it.

I don't see it for 2 reasons.

1) Vancouver would probably double their price now.
2) With the shortened schedule and fewer days off, a backup goalie is way more important this year than in normal years. Vancouver should sit tight on Luongo until the summer unless someone offers them something downright stupid.

[Blackhawkswincup]

Originally Posted by Sarava

I don't see it for 2 reasons.

1) Vancouver would probably double their price now.
2) With the shortened schedule and fewer days off, a backup goalie is way more important this year than in normal years. Vancouver should sit tight on Luongo until the summer unless someone offers them something downright stupid.

1- From sounds of things the Leafs ownership is willing to overpay
2- They have Eddie Lack to take over #2 role behind Schneider

[Sarava]

What is with the Stalberg avatar btw?

[Cullksinikers]

BTW, Burke stays as an advisor.

[UsernameWasTaken]

Originally Posted by Cullksinikers

BTW, Burke stays as an advisor.

I wouldn't read too much into that - it's a common title given when someone's turfed before the end of their contract. you see the same with coaches.

[Sarava]

Originally Posted by UsernameWasTaken

I wouldn't read too much into that - it's a common title given when someone's turfed before the end of their contract. you see the same with coaches.

Yeah Dale Tallon was an advisor for a short time after getting axed by the Hawks.

On another note - JJ is floating out the idea that Nick Leddy could be traded soon...hmm.

[Blackhawkswincup]

Originally Posted by Sarava

What is with the Stalberg avatar btw?

I basically said we would have no hockey this and I was so sure of it I said I would sport a Stalberg Avy for season if I was wrong

Well I was wrong and I am a man of my word so I am stuck with this thing until end of season

[Blackhawkswincup]

Originally Posted by Sarava

Yeah Dale Tallon was an advisor for a short time after getting axed by the Hawks.

On another note - JJ is floating out the idea that Nick Leddy could be traded soon...hmm.

If Leddy is odd man out in our defensive group then we better solve the #2 C issue longterm with that move (Plekanec or someone who we can depend on for next 4 years)

[Sevanston]

Originally Posted by Sarava

Yeah Dale Tallon was an advisor for a short time after getting axed by the Hawks.

On another note - JJ is floating out the idea that Nick Leddy could be traded soon...hmm.

It was nice to see JJ's blog return to floating "rumors."

[Judrix]

that Stalberg avatar is going to be a good omen when he pots 20 this year.

[Sarava]

Originally Posted by Blackhawkswincup

If Leddy is odd man out in our defensive group then we better solve the #2 C issue longterm with that move (Plekanec or someone who we can depend on for next 4 years)

I'm not against trading Leddy. As you alluded to, he could bring a lot back in a trade. Clendening could fill his role longterm. Short-term I don't think either are ready to be an asset at the NHL level.

[Blackhawkswincup]

Originally Posted by Judrix

that Stalberg avatar is going to be a good omen when he pots 20 this year.

Or he falters and we trade him

[brtriad]

Being an advisor means "We're not going to pay you to do nothing. We're going to wait til you get another job then we'll mutually release you from your contract."

[Blackhawkswincup]

Originally Posted by brtriad

Being an advisor means "We're not going to pay you to do nothing. We're going to wait til you get another job then we'll mutually release you from your contract."

Also means plenty of golf and other such in Burke's future

[Bubba88]

Originally Posted by DisgruntledHawkFan

I'd put money on it.

see below

Originally Posted by Blackhawkswincup

Aren't trades not allowed until Sunday?

If so that is begining of next week

you would lose your money

[DirkGraham]

Originally Posted by Blackhawkswincup

Or he falters and we trade him

Then you could change your avatar!!

[UsernameWasTaken]

according to sportsnet, Vancouver wants Gardiner and Kadri for Luongo - if true, I'm not surprised if Burke wanted nothing to do with the trade

[Cullksinikers]

Gardiner and Kadri for Luongo is absolutely terrible.