Luongo to Panthers

fckme that is funny

happy for Lu
- Marc D

guess eddie lack is the man now

Bobby Lou to Florida
- mayorofangrytown

Let the wheels fall off.

Because maybe they think they can turn the defense around a bit this year and make a decent run. And hopefully get him to sign cheaper then if he hit the UFA market when he finds out how much nicer it is to play in Philly.
- SchennBros

I will say I do think he helps solve the lack of balance they have, he has decent mobility

I don't think he is worth what he will ask in UFA, but we will see

2 picks for a rental is bad business these days

That's what needs to happen...I mean, FFS. Wayne Simmonds was a second-rounder. PK Subban was a second-rounder. Ryan O'Reilly. And the Godfather of All Second-Round Picks, Shea Weber was a second-rounder.

Maybe, just maybe, we should take better swings in the second round and try to get impact players there, instead of burning them on the next big thing.
- AllInForFlyers

Fun. Now go through the list of 2nd-round nobodies.

The Flyers are fine at forward, but are thin at defense. They traded "valuable" picks for a "valuable" player. If he plays better in Philly and gets locked up at a manageable cap hit, then it's a good move. The Flyers are clearly going to deal another d-man with the current numbers game, so they will get their 2nd or 3rd back.

this trade makes me think Luke Schenn will be traded along with his brother

Luongo traded to FLA

Bobby Lou to Florida
- mayorofangrytown

Wow Holy Poop ....Could this deadline actually be interesting and fun

Bobby Lou to Florida
- mayorofangrytown

What the hell. Why get rid of Schneider?

he's not much better than what we have now and we're just going to keep giving up assets to build up our talent pool?
- 2Real

Don't look at it as better or worse. Look at it as different. They are trying to find a unit of defense that can ork well together. When you have a coheisive defense, having an Elite defenseman isnt as important.

Luongo to Panthers

fckme that is funny

happy for Lu
- Marc D

Happy Luongo is going to Florida? I wonder if he shares your sentiments. Panthers can have archery practice in the stands during the games.

Luongo to Panthers

fckme that is funny

happy for Lu
- Marc D

is this serious?

How is this possible? Doesn't he have 30,412 years left on his contract
- PhillySportsGuy

Think that's a fake account

That's what needs to happen...I mean, FFS. Wayne Simmonds was a second-rounder. PK Subban was a second-rounder. Ryan O'Reilly. And the Godfather of All Second-Round Picks, Shea Weber was a second-rounder.

Maybe, just maybe, we should take better swings in the second round and try to get impact players there, instead of burning them on the next big thing.
- AllInForFlyers

In addition out of all the drafts the 2015 draft is where you could probably find a player like that due to the depth. I dont understand why its not a 2014 2nd round pick.

I love 2nd Rounders which is why im kinda pissed but I do think the AMac will help the chemistry of the pairings and its a step in the right direction to finding a good mix

Wow Holy Poop ....Could this deadline actually be interesting and fun
- nonpoint22

*Already has been

this trade makes me think Luke Schenn will be traded along with his brother
- Winning

Me think mez for picks and thats it

Happy Luongo is going to Florida? I wonder if he shares your sentiments. Panthers can have archery practice in the stands during the games.
- PLindbergh31

I think Lu liked playing in Florida, IIRC.

I wish they just kept the draft picks this year.

AMac as a rental doesn't thrill me.
- Marc D

I don't think it's a rental Marc.

I wanna see the return the nucks got.

Happy Luongo is going to Florida? I wonder if he shares your sentiments. Panthers can have archery practice in the stands during the games.
- PLindbergh31

I think he has a home and his family lives there, he was asking to go there all last year, which is why this is so ironic to me

Fun. Now go through the list of 2nd-round nobodies.

The Flyers are fine at forward, but are thin at defense. They traded "valuable" picks for a "valuable" player. If he plays better in Philly and gets locked up at a manageable cap hit, then it's a good move. The Flyers are clearly going to deal another d-man with the current numbers game, so they will get their 2nd or 3rd back.
- steelydan

You can't miss if you don't even have the picks.

WOW. Luongo finally traded. A few seasons too late Gillis.

Super happy for him. He deserves it with what hes had to deal with

Me think mez for picks and thats it
- nonpoint22

I'd actually rather see Mez in the lineup a little longer. He's a monster when he's on. So is Schenn, for that matter.

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RT @tsnjamesduthie: Roberto Luongo confirms he has been traded to Florida. Signing papers right now. #Tradecentre

I don't think it's a rental Marc.
- MJL

he is rumored to be asking 5yr 5M per yr

I guess they plan on paying him that much, we'll see

I think he has a home and his family lives there, he was asking to go there all last year, which is why this is so ironic to me
- Marc D

Vancouver. What are they doing.