PlayStation Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Own thread worthy? If not throw it into the Luongo thread. Roberto Luongo says it just "makes sense" for him to return to the Florida Panthers. The Vancouver Canucks goaltender, who is awaiting a trade after losing his No. 1 job to Cory Schneider, skated near his off-season home on Tuesday and made it clear during an interview with the South Florida Sun Sentinel that his preference was to return to the Panthers. "[Florida] makes sense for myself, for my career and my family," Luongo told the paper. "That being said, there's obvious other options as well. This is a preferred location for obvious reasons but I'm not shutting the door on other possibilities if it comes up." Luongo spent five seasons in Florida between 2001 and 2006, when he was dealt to Vancouver. He and his wife return to the area every summer with their young children. The 33-year-old has 10 years remaining on his contract at a cap hit of US$5.33-million and holds a no-trade clause. Luongo posted a 31-14-8 record last season with a .919 save percentage and 2.41 goals-against average. He's dealt with speculation about his future in Vancouver for the past two seasons and it reached a new pitch when Schneider took over the No. 1 job during a first-round playoff loss to Los Angeles in the spring. Luongo, who backstopped Canada to gold at the Vancouver Olympics, maintains that he wants to be in a position where he gets the majority of starts. The veteran is willing to be patient while the Canucks look for a trade that makes sense. "You're dealt different situations in life," said Luongo. "You've got to handle them the right way. I don't know what's going to happen this year. The only thing I could do is work hard and have a positive attitude. "At the end of the day, I'm sure everything is going to work out." http://www.theglobea...article4518291/ Personal take: Sad to see him wanting to get away from this place, but he does not deserve to be treated as horrible as fans here treat him. Go win a cup buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Burrows Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 He needs to stop decreasing his value, by making public statements like this...At this rate, Dale Tallon will get him for peanuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobble Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Luongo thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigs Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Looks like the Italian barber shops better get ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayStation Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 He needs to stop decreasing his value, by making public statements like this...At this rate, Dale Tallon will get him for peanuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Man there's gotta be like 30 articles using this same quote now. He's moved on and accepted his fate. I can't see him being happy if Sept. 15 starts on time and he's expected to be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Thanks for this news... i didnt know this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeydews Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 KEEP LUUU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 He needs to stop decreasing his value, by making public statements like this...At this rate, Dale Tallon will get him for peanuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 He never wanted to leave Florida, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 KEEP LUUU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 LUUUUUUUUUU!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Doughty Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Get over it. He's being traded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stexx Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 He needs to stop decreasing his value, by making public statements like this...At this rate, Dale Tallon will get him for peanuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayStation Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Thanks for this news... i didnt know this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Every time he says he wants to go to Florida, he screws GMMG out of more compensation for him. The only way by him opening his mouth like this is any good, is if there's another team *cough*herpTorontoderp*cough* that really wants him. Just leave it be, everybody knows you love Florida and want to play there, stop stirring the pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 I didn't think 15 year olds would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurf47 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Every time he says he wants to go to Florida, he screws GMMG out of more compensation for him. The only way by him opening his mouth like this is any good, is if there's another team *cough*herpTorontoderp*cough* that really wants him. Just leave it be, everybody knows you love Florida and want to play there, stop stirring the pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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