thehamburglar Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I think that Schnieder will be traded still. I'm sticking to my guns we need to get players that can help right now. Luongo is the guy that can play all the games, and give the chance to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2016 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 depends if tampa actually dropped out of the bidding race when Steve Yzerman said hey want a younger HOF goalie if he was bad news if he wasn't good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEMAN91 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 were'nt they already out of it because Yzerman said he didn't want Luongo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforhockey Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 what it does do is put pressure on clb big time...apperantly they were very intrested in Lindback. because we are keeping Cory and Luo will probably not waive to go to clb.......watch to see if they go after another big goalie whos a prospect....Lack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i should be gm Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 if lindback is worth 2 2nd round draft picks then luo should be worth atleas 1 1st round and 1 2nd round because lindback isnt even ready to be a starter and luo is allready an allstar goaltinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BuckFoston Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Man oh man, look at all the folks in here pissing on Lindback's parade. Oh he sucks, oh he is not a starter, oh he has a condition, blah blah blah. Real hockey fans I see. It has been proven time and time again that different players can blossom on different teams under a changed leadership. Smith was going nowhere in Tampa but was arguably the best goalie in the playoffs after Quick maybe. Big deal that Lindy played behind Weber and Suter, they had brain farts this year too and were not perfect. For all we know a new environment will be a very welcome change for him and his game. I am sure being in Rinne's shadow has an effect too. What is certain though, is his game will be better that Rolie's. Maybe he will not be made a starter right away, but even having a tandem with someone else will guarantee more than 16 games, which is what a player strives for anyway - to play. Keep dissing, he'll prove you wrong down the line anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryten Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Great news. Pricing has been set for a goalie in need and Tampa was not an option in the Luongo sweepstakes. I know a lot of fans throw around "the list" but keep in mind that nothing is set in stone. I am happy to finally see some action on the transaction front, hopefully this starts some momentum for more deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradinToSmyl Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Here's a better poll, does Yzerman really believe Lindback is a franchise goalie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradinToSmyl Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 if lindback is worth 2 2nd round draft picks then luo should be worth atleas 1 1st round and 1 2nd round because lindback isnt even ready to be a starter and luo is allready an allstar goaltinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'NucK™ Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Here's a better poll, does Yzerman really believe Lindback is a franchise goalie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradinToSmyl Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 i sure hope so considering how much he gave up to acquire him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 If the worst case scenario is having Luongo/Schneider next year, that's not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I think that Schnieder will be traded still. I'm sticking to my guns we need to get players that can help right now. Luongo is the guy that can play all the games, and give the chance to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Yeah, and the first player we need to get right now to help is a goalie - therefore sign Schneider and ditch Luo to get some cap space to sign a puck-rushing D and a stud D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkyway Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 It would appear that MG is asking too much for Luongo; either that or he's only interested in immediate help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realnucksfan2010 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I think SY is very smart! Obviously MG is trying to dump Luo on some one, I really do think MG cares who as long as he gets a decent return! Unfortunatly Luo is damaged goods now so he will be hard to move, especially with the size and length of Luo's contract. I would try to renegotiate Luo's contract (if that is even possible) and make Luo the back up guy, Luo isn't worth what they are paying him, he has become an average goalie. I mean that in the most respectful way, I think Luo is a tremendouse team player but facts are facts, he just doen't have it any more, and that is why SY doesn't want Luo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehamburglar Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yeah, and the first player we need to get right now to help is a goalie - therefore sign Schneider and ditch Luo to get some cap space to sign a puck-rushing D and a stud D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Looks like Yzerman is taking the Brian Burke approach to goaltending. I recall his days in Vancouer was not going all out on a very good goalie, but after a guy that has some expierence and might be a starter and converting a no name into starter. Brian Burke did it with Dan Cloutier, at the time, Cloutier as a really a nobody, unproven, but Burke traded for "cheap" goaltending in hopes to turn nothing into starter, Cloutier was ok, but far from great. It's up to Yzerman how he wants to approach the goaltending. Personally I don't care if they are off the market. Just my 2 cent. Yzerman going cheap out on goaltending, thats fine with them too. It can work out, or it can blow up in his face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 "ditch" Luo? What a stupid remark. You don't just "ditch" a great goalie. Have some bloody respect for the guy who finally solidified the position after so many years of it being a joke and a goalie graveyard. Also, his low cap hit of 5M doesn't even come close to acquiring a "puck rushing D and a stud D" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li'l Fra Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Luongo is worth more than he's being given credit for. Dude can play goal, is still youngish, an all star, and his contract is "Awesome"! Seriously, $5.3 million is not a huge salary for an elite level stopper. There are out clauses all the way through. He can even retire and the team won't be on the hook for the rest. I don't believe his contract is the huge albatross that some people are making it out to be. However it turns out we're looking good in goal for years to come. Lack is awesome, looks like a cross between Roberto and Schneider. Cannata is not far behind. We need to trade assets to shore up other positions. IF we trade Luongo we can expect to get a darn good return, though Schneids might bring a little more. It's going to be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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