oldnews Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 For the OP As most posters have picked up on, this is a poker game in play at the moment and guys like LeBrun get played. LeBrun obviously knows he is getting used but its part of him keeping his access to GMs - use and be used. Burke's bluff can be called because he has huge pressure to get this team into the show this year. Worst case scenario for Van we got one of the best tandems in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkpoet Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 bahaha yeah right. Burke is foaming at the mouth for Luongo. He's just trying not to come off as desperate. He knows Reimer and Scrivens can't cut it in a hockey mad place like Toronto. Luongo is their saviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Exactly - and I think people tend to underestimate both Schneider and Luongo's willingness to coexist, particularly in the short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I think this is the thing that guys like Spector, Cox and Dreger are missing. Every time I hear them talk about this issue, they always say that Gillis "has" to move a goaltender. I don't believe this to be the case. It begs the question: What would be more attractive to the Canucks? Another year with the best goaltending tandem in the league, or another defenseman (Komisarek) who makes too much money and will also not be able to crack the top four in Vancouver. Now if we're talking about a decent prospect, (Schenn, Gardiner, Colborne,etc.) or a first round pick, then we have a starting point. This at least gives Gillis some value in return, plus it frees up some Cap space that he can use to address team needs in other areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 http://sports.nation...ngo-could-land/ National Post Five places Luongo could land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredatwork Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 If Luongo's value is so low, and his ability is so diminished, and his contract is so over-priced, why then would Toronto (or any other team) even consider trying to trade for him? With all of these negatives you and others have suggested, there still seems to be interest in this guy. So, what can we assume from these various negative comments regarding Luongo? (pick one, or two if you think they both apply): 1.) Burke is a brain dead, mouth breather who doesn't know squat about hockey, in which case you should be mocking Burke for being such a fool. 2.) Burke is trying to make a shrewd move to acquire a guy who could save his team, and to do it for the lowest possible price, and he is getting help from various pundits in the local Toronto media. regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripsh0w Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Burke stated that he thinks his team is good enough to make the playoffs every year. How can he seriously tell the Maple Leafs fans that they are good enough with Reimer and whoever the backup is. Biggest BS'er of a GM, even more than most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucktican Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Lol if Toronto starts with Reimer on net they definitely miss the playoffs again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobopan Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I can't help but start to feel a little worried about this whole Luongo saga... Look if you asked me 3 months ago what i would take for Luongo i would of said a team just taking that contract for free would be enough..now i think most fans and myself included are feeling a little greedy hoping we can get someone decent for him. There isn't exactly much of a market for Luongo, its basically Toronto and only toronto..i know Florida is out there in the rumors but it just doesn't make any sense IMO with Markstrom there. I look at Burke as being very stubborn if he can't get it to go his way and feel the same about MG... This could drag out for a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Personally, I wouldn't like to see Lu go to Toronto. I'd prefer any of the other 28 teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck or Die Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I don't give a sh*t if the laffs are desperate or not. What I love is how everyone is assuming that we are somehow desperate. If Burke doesn't want Luongo, it's his loss. I'm more than happy to keep Luongo. We are not desperate like the media makes us out to be. I'm glad Gillis is being patient. I don;t want him to make a move for the sake of making a move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palms Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Don't trade LUUUU!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclean1 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Luongo to Toronto is a joke...Toronto has no players that are worth trading for or that I would like to see in a Canucks jersey.Toronto is not the team we should be talking trade with.Florida would be a way better choice.Y give Burkie Lu am happy with Toronto not making the playoffs and Burke getting fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannik freaking hansen Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I can't help but start to feel a little worried about this whole Luongo saga... Look if you asked me 3 months ago what i would take for Luongo i would of said a team just taking that contract for free would be enough..now i think most fans and myself included are feeling a little greedy hoping we can get someone decent for him. There isn't exactly much of a market for Luongo, its basically Toronto and only toronto..i know Florida is out there in the rumors but it just doesn't make any sense IMO with Markstrom there. I look at Burke as being very stubborn if he can't get it to go his way and feel the same about MG... This could drag out for a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number1Pick Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Luongo to Toronto is a joke...Toronto has no players that are worth trading for or that I would like to see in a Canucks jersey.Toronto is not the team we should be talking trade with.Florida would be a way better choice.Y give Burkie Lu am happy with Toronto not making the playoffs and Burke getting fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number1Pick Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 It has been said that FLA are worried about Markstrom's durability what with two knee injuries in two years. Plus they definitely have some more appealing pieces than TO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradinToSmyl Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I can't help but start to feel a little worried about this whole Luongo saga... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Garret's moustache Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Burke can't make the playoffs with Remier/Scrivens, and he knows that. He also knows that if he doesn't make the playoffs he will be looking for a job this time next year. So pretty much he's doing what any GM would do, pretending he's not as desperate as he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Word is Gillis wanted Kessel,Kadri and 5th overall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Burke can't make the playoffs with Remier/Scrivens, and he knows that. He also knows that if he doesn't make the playoffs he will be looking for a job this time next year. So pretty much he's doing what any GM would do, pretending he's not as desperate as he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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