Read the trade proposals, it gets better
- Cptmjl

Do you still consider Nino a NYI?

Do you still consider Nino a NYI?
- VANTEL

Why wouldn't I? He's under contract.

Why wouldn't I? He's under contract.
- Cptmjl

For another two weeks. I don't consider Raymond a Canuck , he has the same term left as Nino

Florida finally gets a number 1 goalie in Luongo, a solid veteran blue liner in Ballard and can sign Raymond. Really fills a lot of needs for Florida.
Canucks get a good defensive prospect in Gudbranson. Bjugstad is a project but could be a good 3rd or 4th liner. And Florida's first round pick could possibly turn into a good player but it's not a guarantee. Both teams benefit and fill their needs and it's fair.
- hankthetank

May be the most ridiculous post in HB history, congratulations.

How long before Yzerman loses his job? He should have traded for Luongo last year.
- KB3Point0

At least 2 years probably 3 of non-playoffs for this to be considered. For the lack of results in the standings Yzerman has built the Bolts farm system from bottom 5 to top 5 which is why it would take longer than other teams with similar lack of success.

And no one has traded for Luongo b/c Gillis was asking for too much and his contract sucks worse than Vinny's. So no Yzerman shouldn't have traded for Lu last year.

I also believe that Luongo is a much better, more accomplish netminder than both of those players combined.
- IanEsplen

Oh Lord, it's like frickin' Groundhog Day around here.

It's not Luongo, Mr. Esplen.

It's the contract.

The contract.

C-O-N-T-R-A-C-T

You may want to play Lu's press conference from 20 minutes after the trade deadline if you have trouble grasping this simple concept.

For another two weeks. I don't consider Raymond a Canuck , he has the same term left as Nino
- VANTEL

He may get traded but there is just a good a chance he doesn't. The rumors of him being disgruntled are completely over blown. His agent b!tching for a trade bcs he wasn't playing in the NHL yet does not make it a forgone conclusion he is getting traded. He has publicly(as well as Snow)stated he wants to be an Islander. He had an excellent season with Bridgeport last year. He's an excellent prospect. Snow is not trading him unless he gets a good return and it certainly will not be for Luongo. I can't believe some of you guys are still going with this?

May be the most ridiculous post in HB history, congratulations.
- PanthersGoal

This was right after he stated that Islander fans are funny. I have no idea why these guys think they are getting top players for Luongo, they are going to wind up buying him out.

Let me guess, you think Quick is the best goalie in the league? Classic homer. Luongo has been the most consistent goalie in the league for about a decade. Look at his stats. He can take over games and singlehandedly carry a team to the playoffs and win a round or two on his own. Any hockey fan would admit he's still the best when he wants to be.
- hankthetank

Hmmmmmm......

Hmmmmmm......
- Atomic Wedgie

This thread has been hysterical for the last month or so. I really thought Canuck fans were more knowledgable than this?

This thread has been hysterical for the last month or so. I really thought Canuck fans were more knowledgable than this?
- Cptmjl

I'm guessing we are laughing with Hank the Tank, not at him.

But you really never know.

I'm almost certain we are laughing at Mr. Esplen, not with him.

My guess is the Canucks will simply put Luongo on waivers, and hope that somebody nabs him, thus making him somebody else's problem.

I'm guessing we are laughing with Hank the Tank, not at him.

But you really never know.

I'm almost certain we are laughing at Mr. Esplen, not with him.

My guess is the Canucks will simply put Luongo on waivers, and hope that somebody nabs him, thus making him somebody else's problem.
- Atomic Wedgie

If he clears waivers can they still buy him out?

I'm guessing we are laughing with Hank the Tank, not at him.

But you really never know.

I'm almost certain we are laughing at Mr. Esplen, not with him.

My guess is the Canucks will simply put Luongo on waivers, and hope that somebody nabs him, thus making him somebody else's problem.
- Atomic Wedgie

Are we? He proposed Luongo for Grubdanson and Bjustad with Florida. If he was being sarcastic fine if not I'm laughing at him not with him. These guys are out of touch with the reality. Gillis single handidly destroyed any chance of trading him for anything of value. Ridiculous blunder on his part. They should be concentrating on getting that moron fired more than who they are getting for Luongo.

If he clears waivers can they still buy him out?
- uf1910

Sure, why not?

Komi cleared waivers - and he's on a bus right now to Buyout City.

Oh Lord, it's like frickin' Groundhog Day around here.

It's not Luongo, Mr. Esplen.

It's the contract.

The contract.

C-O-N-T-R-A-C-T

You may want to play Lu's press conference from 20 minutes after the trade deadline if you have trouble grasping this simple concept.
- Atomic Wedgie

What are you implying?

Sure, why not?

Komi cleared waivers - and he's on a bus right now to Buyout City.
- Atomic Wedgie

I have a funny feeling Komi will be at Islanders camp this season.

Are we? He proposed Luongo for Grubdanson and Bjustad with Florida. If he was being sarcastic fine if not I'm laughing at him not with him. These guys are out of touch with the reality. Gillis single handidly destroyed any chance of trading him for anything of value. Ridiculous blunder on his part. They should be concentrating on getting that moron fired more than who they are getting for Luongo.
- Cptmjl

He stated that Luongo could win a playoff series or two on his own.

He hasn't won a single playoff game in two years.

So yeah, I'm guessing he is having fun with out of town guests.

I have an awful feeling Komi will be at Islanders camp this season.
- Cptmjl

Fixed your post for you.

No need to thank me.

He stated that Luongo could win a playoff series or two on his own.

He hasn't won a single playoff game in two years.

So yeah, I'm guessing he is having fun with out of town guests.
- Atomic Wedgie

OK. Can't tell with this board. You can't make some of this shat up

Fixed your post for you.

No need to thank me.
- Atomic Wedgie

by reading the posts on this thread
- Cptmjl

You don't understand... stuff, do you?

You don't understand... stuff, do you?
- KB3Point0

Guess not? What does this even mean? Define "stuff".

At least 2 years probably 3 of non-playoffs for this to be considered. For the lack of results in the standings Yzerman has built the Bolts farm system from bottom 5 to top 5 which is why it would take longer than other teams with similar lack of success.

And no one has traded for Luongo b/c Gillis was asking for too much and his contract sucks worse than Vinny's. So no Yzerman shouldn't have traded for Lu last year.
- uf1910

It's easy to build up a farm team when your team plummets so badly. And sorry, Luongo's $5.3M cap hit is way better than Vinny's $7.7M cap hit. Of course, you probably don't understand that because Tampa hasn't had a top tier goalie since Khabibulin left.

Sure, why not?

Komi cleared waivers - and he's on a bus right now to Buyout City.
- Atomic Wedgie

Yeah I guess that was kind of a stupid question Thanks tho

Are we? He proposed Luongo for Grubdanson and Bjustad with Florida. If he was being sarcastic fine if not I'm laughing at him not with him. These guys are out of touch with the reality. Gillis single handidly destroyed any chance of trading him for anything of value. Ridiculous blunder on his part. They should be concentrating on getting that moron fired more than who they are getting for Luongo.
- Cptmjl

If he was being sarcastic? Well, IF you were smart...

Please explain how "Gillis single handidly destroyed any chance of trading him for anything of value."