so one of them is gone. i guess that works either way.
- hammarby31

both could be gone, just need to finesse the timing

I guess. But leaving millions on the table? I mean I'm sure he's made enough at this point, but it would be a very tough family decision to just walk away like that.
- pbizz1e

He's not exactly hurting, Tampa Bay is paying him for the next 12 years, too

True. Nobody else is going to pay him close to what he's getting from Ed.
- Jsaquella

If Luongo didn't mutually terminate, after all he went through, and declaring that his contract sucks... it's hard to envision Vinny setting that precedent, even though he's unhappy.

The union would burn him at the stake for it.
- Tomahawk

Why should he be so afraid of the union for this, especially when he's in the last stages of your career. This isn't like the brick layers union where some lowlife scum bag is gonna break all of his car windows for crossing a picket line. It's about doing what's best for him and making himself as happy as can be.

If he wanted to terminate the deal he could become a FA. A mutual termination would be awesome.
- J35Bacher

John Boruk ‏@JohnBorukCSN · 2m2 minutes ago
Vinny Lecavalier confirms he can only be successful here in Philly if Craig Berube is no longer the coach. #FlyersTalk


- LeftCoaster

The way Berube, Hextall, and Holmgren all spoke at the Town Hall, they agree with him. Now, what do they do about it?

If Luongo didn't mutually terminate, after all he went through, and declaring that his contract sucks... it's hard to envision Vinny setting that precedent, even though he's unhappy.
- Tomahawk

Luongo wasn't getting a paycheck from Florida in addition to the salary paid by the Canucks.

The way Berube, Hextall, and Holmgren all spoke at the Town Hall, they agree with him. Now, what do they do about it?
- bodiva88

Massive coke party?

Well, I'd offer to play for you if I were closer. I'm an adequate C-level skater, I can't handle the puck very well, but I can play positional D and can make a fairly okay pass. I'm kinda like Grossmann without the size.
- jmatchett383

i'd take it. seriously. and this is A hockey - most of these guys can really play, but we're beyond suspect on D. i have one guy who's a great skater, great shot, busts his ass can stick handle out of trouble, but he coughs up the puck a bunch too when he tries to do too much sometimes. the rest have decent physical tools but seriously don't understand how to play to the position. the d pairings don't help one another much and the forwards are always cheating near the the blueline. it's a poop show.

@JohnBorukCSN: Vinny also said he expects his future for next season to be clearer by the NHL draft.

- Giroux_Is_God

we can, but i'm looking at this like we'll be lucky if ONE of them is gone.

That's why Berube's still around.
- tangent_man

until he isn't.

i'd take it. seriously. and this is A hockey - most of these guys can really play, but we're beyond suspect on D. i have one guy who's a great skater, great shot, busts his ass can stick handle out of trouble, but he coughs up the puck a bunch too when he tries to do too much sometimes. the rest have decent physical tools but seriously don't understand how to play to the position. the d pairings don't help one another much and the forwards are always cheating near the the blueline. it's a poop show.
- hammarby31

I was a good (REALLY GOOD) roller hockey player up until my mid-20's. Always played up for my age, mostly because I was able to outthink my opponents. Then, I tried to transition to ice and just couldn't do it. I never ice skated until about 24, and I just never was able to be remotely good. It was very frustrating.

I am looking forward to the Pens upsetting the NYRs the first round, it will be glorious
- Marc D

I have the Rangers losing to the Hawks in the Cup finals.

You know... for what that's worth.

Sam Carchidi ‏@BroadStBull
Vinny basically says he is better off somewhere else or here if Chief is gone.
- ob18

Most fans want Vinny somewhere else and Chief gone.

Massive coke party?
- jmatchett383

I have the Rangers losing to the Hawks in the Cup finals.

You know... for what that's worth.
- mayorofangrytown

what are the chances of Winnipeg Ottawa?

slim to none?

I am rooting for all the underdogs

Both Vinny and Berube gone would be ideal, but if i had to choose one, I'd like to see Vinny go before Berube.

I was a good (REALLY GOOD) roller hockey player up until my mid-20's. Always played up for my age, mostly because I was able to outthink my opponents. Then, I tried to transition to ice and just couldn't do it. I never ice skated until about 24, and I just never was able to be remotely good. It was very frustrating.
- jmatchett383

i understand frustrating. i actually threw my stick after the game last night, and i haven't done that in a long time. i hate the other team we played...they always end up winning by a goal, and the goalie is a douche. i want to fight him.

what are the chances of Winnipeg Ottawa?

slim to none?

I am rooting for all the underdogs
- Marc D

Winnipeg could win a round. Ottawa could...take it to 6.

Both Vinny and Berube gone would be ideal, but if i had to choose one, I'd like to see Vinny go before Berube.
- pbizz1e

honestly, i'd rather keep vinny.

i understand frustrating. i actually threw my stick after the game last night, and i haven't done that in a long time. i hate the other team we played...they always end up winning by a goal, and the goalie is a douche. i want to fight him.
- hammarby31

I say go for it next time. But do it Emery style, just charge down the ice out of seemingly nowhere and just have at him.

what are the chances of Winnipeg Ottawa?

slim to none?

I am rooting for all the underdogs
- Marc D

Me too except for the Pens. I wish Washington could win this year if I was picking in the East. I'd pick Calgary in the West.

I'm not getting my hopes up.

Luongo wasn't getting a paycheck from Florida in addition to the salary paid by the Canucks.
- Jsaquella

Money aside, the idea of being ostracized from your peer group is probably a pretty big deterrent.

Money aside, the idea of being ostracized from your peer group is probably a pretty big deterrent.
- Tomahawk

Why would the union not be cool with this? Also, didn't their reps allow for this to happen when they signed the CBA?