Vancouver Sun: We have a potential deal in place with one team,’ GM says of Luongo deal

[Vanier Park]

Canucks GM Mike Gillis won’t be stampeded into changing plan: ‘This team as good’ as 2011 Cup finalists

‘We have a potential deal in place with one team,’ general manager says of a Roberto Luongo deal

...

“We have a potential deal in place with one team that has to do something with another player that they have — and it’s not who anybody thinks it is — and so we have to wait. (But) we’ve been offered packages that don’t fit what our plan is, what we need,” said Gillis.

Like, how?

“Excess salary coming back with a [throw-in] player who can’t play in our lineup. They say, ‘OK, we’ll do this, but you’ve got to take this.’ Well, we’re not taking it. We’ve had lots of proposals like that with good pieces that can help us but the other part doesn’t help us, and oftentimes they have term attached to them, so we’d just be turning around and buying out a guy.

Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/C...#ixzz2IgGYXED2

[Eddy Punch Clock]

In before the "moved" .....again.

[shortshorts]

Originally Posted by Eddy Punch Clock

In before the "moved" .....again.

For a guy who wouldn't want to be a mod for all the cookies in the world...


Those cookies are irresistible aren't they.

[Fat Tony]

has to do something with another player that they have — and it’s not who anybody thinks it is — and so we have to wait.

Let the speculating begin.

[Vanier Park]

Oh crap, I need new specs, didn't see the Luongo thread on the first page. Please move if you are so inclined ;-) sorry

[DennisReynolds]

But if Luongo says no....

[shortshorts]

Crosby?!?!??!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!

[Promethesis]

Watch it be a 3 team trade involving Dallas. Imagine if we did get Benn...

Sedin - Sedin - Kassian
Benn - Kesler - Booth
Higgins - Schroeder - Burrows
Weise - Lapierre - Hansen

A cycling line, a crash and bang line with the ability to score, defensively responsible forechecking 3rd line and a checking 4th line. That's amazing.

[Vankiller Whale]

Shea Weber.

[Eddy Punch Clock]

Originally Posted by shortshorts

For a guy who wouldn't want to be a mod for all the cookies in the world...


Those cookies are irresistible aren't they.

This damned hunger strike is making me delirious.



(always wondered if that poutine smilie would ever come in handy)

[CookieCrumbs]

Kind of exciting, but I'll believe it when I see it.

[Zombotron]

Originally Posted by Promethesis

Watch it be a 3 team trade involving Dallas. Imagine if we did get Benn...

Sedin - Sedin - Kassian
Benn - Kesler - Booth
Higgins - Schroeder - Burrows
Weise - Lapierre - Hansen

A cycling line, a crash and bang line with the ability to score, defensively responsible forechecking 3rd line and a checking 4th line. That's amazing.

Not saying it's going to be Dallas, but I bet the Luongo trade is a three-way deal.

[Eddy Punch Clock]

Originally Posted by CookieCrumbs

Kind of exciting, but I'll believe it when I see it.

Mmmmm.... cookie crumbs.

[Socratic Method Man]

Originally Posted by Zombotron

Not saying it's going to be Dallas, but I bet the Luongo trade is a three-way deal.

Benn is their future captain and franchise player. They want to build the franchise around him. I would love him as much as anyone here, the guy is amazing. But it's not fair to get people's hopes up when we have zero chance. (I know you weren't saying we have a chance, this isn't really directed at you).

[shortshorts]

Originally Posted by Eddy Punch Clock

Mmmmm.... cookie crumbs.

[Figz14]

Saving face?

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Originally Posted by Eddy Punch Clock

In before the "moved" .....again.

I think this is big enough to warrant it's own thread.

Very interesting quote. Someone else speculated maybe Colorado, waiting on the O'Reilly situation. That was good theory - not saying it's Colorado, but something like that could be at play.

[shortshorts]

DAL: Kesler, Weiss
VAN: Benn
FLA: Luongo

[Kesler is Bestler]

Ok so judging by his quote... its not Philly TO or Florida.

Atlantic
New Jersey Devils - Nope
New York Islanders - Nope
New York Rangers - Nope
Pittsburgh Penguins - Nope

Northeast
Boston Bruins - Nope
Buffalo Sabres - Nope
Montreal Canadiens - Nope
Ottawa Senators - Nope

Southeast
Carolina Hurricanes - Nope
Tampa Bay Lightning - Nope
Washington Capitals - Maybe
Winnipeg Jets - Nope

Central
Chicago Blackhawks - Nope
Columbus Blue Jackets - Nope
Detroit Red Wings - Nope
Nashville Predators - Nope
St. Louis Blues - Nope

Northwest
Calgary Flames - Nope
Colorado Avalanche - Nope
Edmonton Oilers - Nope
Minnesota Wild - Nope

Pacific
Anaheim Ducks - Nope
Dallas Stars - Nope
Los Angeles Kings - Nope
Phoenix Coyotes - Nope
San Jose Sharks - Nope

My guess, its the Capitals

[Canucker]

I'm betting its BS, but if he's being honest and there is a team I'm going to guess its Washington.

[Crows*]

are the caps waiting on a player to sign or something?

[VinnyC]

I think he's just throwing bones for the media.

[crazy Kassian]

Dallas and Capitals...

They have GREAT goaltending, why should they care... Is it because we want Benn, let's move on

[windflare]

My guess is Drew Shore, who is called up right now to fill a spot because of the injury to Versteeg. But who knows.

[Zombotron]

Originally Posted by Kesler is Bestler

Ok so judging by his quote... its not Philly TO or Florida.

Atlantic
New Jersey Devils - Nope
New York Islanders - Nope
New York Rangers - Nope
Pittsburgh Penguins - Nope

Northeast
Boston Bruins - Nope
Buffalo Sabres - Nope
Montreal Canadiens - Nope
Ottawa Senators - Nope

Southeast
Carolina Hurricanes - Nope
Tampa Bay Lightning - Nope
Washington Capitals - Maybe
Winnipeg Jets - Nope

Central
Chicago Blackhawks - Nope
Columbus Blue Jackets - Nope
Detroit Red Wings - Nope
Nashville Predators - Nope
St. Louis Blues - Nope

Northwest
Calgary Flames - Nope
Colorado Avalanche - Nope
Edmonton Oilers - Nope
Minnesota Wild - Nope

Pacific
Anaheim Ducks - Nope
Dallas Stars - Nope
Los Angeles Kings - Nope
Phoenix Coyotes - Nope
San Jose Sharks - Nope

My guess, its the Capitals

Originally Posted by Canucker

I'm betting its BS, but if he's being honest and there is a team I'm going to guess its Washington.

Give me Carlson or give me death.

Or Orlov.