TOMapleLaughs Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Ken Holland pointed out this teams' immediate future/problems when interviewed mid-season. -Cody Hodgson, former CHL player of the year, can not be allowed to become a star as a Canuck. -The Canucks also have to decide on the future of the Cory Schneider/Roberto Luongo tandem. The Canucks having two all-star calibre goaltenders isn't allowed. While problem 2 is more surmountable (in theory, because of Lack), problem 1 is disturbing because Hodgson was Gillis' first draft pick as a GM. Hodgson improving so much in junior after being drafted made him a key figure in any plans Gillis had. But the more time passed, the more obvious it became that Hodgson would never be allowed to play as a Canuck, long-term. Gillis knew this, but he refused to trade him until he had some worth. Hopefully Kassian is worth it, long-term. (But likely not, since Hodgson is far more valueable as a center and a potential offensive star, while Kassian is a 2nd line banger, tops.) Canadian teams have different rules than teams in the US. It's been that way since the dawn of the Gary (desperately trying to expand the US market) Bettman era. Cheers. TOML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru_Knyte Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Going to be an absolute crap show during the off season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miked1101 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Yup and Cody didn't want to stay here either. You think Kassian is getting sick of things? Raymond? Kesler? We may not have to blow up the team if the market runs all our players out of town and stops management from doing their jobs. I'm sick of the Vancouver hockey culture. It's the main reason we have trouble winning a cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BuckFoston Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 And... before any deal happens they will want to lock up Cory. Imagine if they dealt Luongo only to have Cory simply accept his qualifying offer. If I am not mistaken, that would leave him as UFA at the end of next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevernucks19 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Trade Schneider and keep LU...Jeez what does that say about our team when we attempt to demonstrate our commitment to a player through a long term contract and make him our captain, only to strip him of his captaincy and trade him 2 years after. He is an ALL STAR GOALIE who CHANGED this franchise around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denguin Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I feel bad for Luongo... he's supposed to be the franchise goalie, and after everything he's done for us, he may never become just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sedin's 6th Sense Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 it's terrible. i feel really bad about this situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevernucks19 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 problem is if luongo goes, we have no reliable back up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edler0023 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Wow, don't know what to say. I know it's a business, but this feels so weird. ...IF Luongo leaves, can Schneider handle a full season? How ready is Lack? I just can't imagine Lu in another jersey .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 just heard it on the team he said he's willing i Gilis asks him.....key point being that Gilis has to ask which gilis has said he will not ask any player to waive the NTC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmpunk Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I honestly think Lu will move and be happy with another team and do well, and we are going to end up a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Ed Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 No luongo in Vancouver next year = no chance in hell at a Stanley cup. Quote me on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotesMagotes Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 and there you have it... that's his PC way of saying "I want a trade" he'll probably end up in Fla or TB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Carell Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 For the record people THIS DOES NOT MEAN HE IS GETTING TRADED. However, if he does, it is a business and we'll just have to accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Maker Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 He is only one of many victims of this city's high expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BuckFoston Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 And anyone want to take bets on how long it takes for people to turn on Schneids if he becomes Goalie #1?? Because it's going to happen, just as it has, it did, with Luo. It boggles my mind how any goalie would ever want to play in Vancouver the way they get treated by a certain segment of the fan base and the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 We had to get rid of one goalie and like I said to my wife "we should approch Luo and ask him what he wants for the future" well he made it easier for us to trade him.I would love him or Schneider, but looks like we gets Schneider the better of the two.This means Lack will be up next year and will give us another great pair!!Hope we get a sniper for the second line and a D man plus a first round pick or more then that,if not whom ever gets Luo gets a steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucks780 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I am not the least bit surprised. I would want to leave too if I was treated like Luongo. I'm glad he's leaving because he deserves so much better. I hope he wins the cup one day, but not before us. I've always been a supporter of his and will be very sad when he's gone. He's done more for this team and city than the haters realize. Screw you Luongo haters. I'm very curious to see what we can get for him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCityScout Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 hummmmmm....better put my sunglasses on for this one shizz it could get interesting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevernucks19 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Kes sounds sad too . His voice makes me cry . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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