Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Aaron Ward @aaronward_nhl 2m Sounds like Detroit Red Wings and Jimmy Howard are on the verge of coming to terms on a 6 year deal paying in the range of 5.3 M per #TSN I would have thought he would have gotten less years, but I guess Detroit can't afford to lose any more Free Agents right now. This also begs the question: Who would you rather have? Luongo at 5.3 for 9 more years or Howard at 5.3 for 6 more years? Kevin Gibson @TSNResearch 5m @aaronward_nhl so essentially same cap hit as Luongo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTania Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Luongo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 "But Luongo's contract is so big and onerous no one would want it at any price!!! He'll have to be bought out!" Otherwise, not unexpected that Howard would get a deal like this. He's a good goalie, just not elite and technically he's making below elite money based on cap hit. I still figured he might have gotten less, maybe a $4.3M cap hit, especially if they're giving him decent term and considering Cory's deal is $4M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabychStache Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I fully expect Luongo to be a Panther or a Flyer at the draft. Panther is a higher chance. Why would Tallon have traded for him this year? it was a write off season. Next year with a top 3 pick and his developing core he can move out some redundant assets for Luongo. Luo at 5.3 is a much better value than Howard at 5.3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiangunner Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 No way panthers go for luongo. They have Jacob Markstrom who is an elite prospect and already starting half of their games. Florida won't trade for luongo. Best options offseason for luongo are: 1) NYI 2) Flyers if they buy out Illya 3) TML Teams that need a goalie but canucks maybe hesitant to trade to them: 1) Edmonton - Dubnyk not good enough 2) Calgary - Kipper indicating he might retire 3) Colorado - Varlamov has been awful 4) Chicago - Ray emery is their starter! Wait until some of the free agent goalies start signing big money deals and luongo's contract wont look so bad after all. And for not other reason but just cause - suck it dreger and nonuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabychStache Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 No way panthers go for luongo. They have Jacob Markstrom who is an elite prospect and already starting half of their games. Florida won't trade for luongo. Best options offseason for luongo are: 1) NYI 2) Flyers if they buy out Illya 3) TML Teams that need a goalie but canucks maybe hesitant to trade to them: 1) Edmonton - Dubnyk not good enough 2) Calgary - Kipper indicating he might retire 3) Colorado - Varlamov has been awful 4) Chicago - Ray emery is their starter! Wait until some of the free agent goalies start signing big money deals and luongo's contract wont look so bad after all. And for not other reason but just cause - suck it dreger and nonuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Detroit's losing their hometown discount advantage. Datsyuk is going to ask for $9mil+ and then leave for the K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 No way panthers go for luongo. They have Jacob Markstrom who is an elite prospect and already starting half of their games. Florida won't trade for luongo. Best options offseason for luongo are: 1) NYI 2) Flyers if they buy out Illya 3) TML Teams that need a goalie but canucks maybe hesitant to trade to them: 1) Edmonton - Dubnyk not good enough 2) Calgary - Kipper indicating he might retire 3) Colorado - Varlamov has been awful 4) Chicago - Ray emery is their starter! Wait until some of the free agent goalies start signing big money deals and luongo's contract wont look so bad after all. And for not other reason but just cause - suck it dreger and nonuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Killer Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 No way panthers go for luongo. They have Jacob Markstrom who is an elite prospect and already starting half of their games. Florida won't trade for luongo. Best options offseason for luongo are: 1) NYI 2) Flyers if they buy out Illya 3) TML Teams that need a goalie but canucks maybe hesitant to trade to them: 1) Edmonton - Dubnyk not good enough 2) Calgary - Kipper indicating he might retire 3) Colorado - Varlamov has been awful 4) Chicago - Ray emery is their starter! Wait until some of the free agent goalies start signing big money deals and luongo's contract wont look so bad after all. And for not other reason but just cause - suck it dreger and nonuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Killer Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 So you say Markstrom, he of the 15 starts and the 2.68 GAA, is an elite prospect so that Florida won't want Luongo, but then go on to say Edmonton (Dubnyk has more wins and better stats all around), Colorado (Varly has been bad, but the Avs have been worse) and Chicago (Emery has been starting games but they have a tandem currently, and both goalies have pretty good stats) need a goalie? I'm not sure you understand how this works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Kane Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Does every goalie thread need to turn into a Luongo thread? $5.3 million for Howward is a gross overpayment, he's not accomplished anything to be worth a contract even close to that. Chicago doesn't need a goalie (we lead the leage in GAA), even if we did Luongo wouldn't be the solution. That has nothing to do with his game and everything to do with his contract. We already have Keith and Hossa and long term deals, we don't add another especially for any goalie. Crawford is more than fine and Emery is capable as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 So you say Markstrom, he of the 15 starts and the 2.68 GAA, is an elite prospect so that Florida won't want Luongo, but then go on to say Edmonton (Dubnyk has more wins and better stats all around), Colorado (Varly has been bad, but the Avs have been worse) and Chicago (Emery has been starting games but they have a tandem currently, and both goalies have pretty good stats) need a goalie? I'm not sure you understand how this works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockhart Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Howard isn't that great, if I was Detroit I would let him walk and go for Miller or a UFA goalie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Markstrom reminds me of where Schneider was at in 08/09. remember that game against dallas? stellar performance, i think florida would be wise to get luongo to help develop him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 This makes Luongo's contract look much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Does every goalie thread need to turn into a Luongo thread? $5.3 million for Howward is a gross overpayment, he's not accomplished anything to be worth a contract even close to that. Chicago doesn't need a goalie (we lead the leage in GAA), even if we did Luongo wouldn't be the solution. That has nothing to do with his game and everything to do with his contract. We already have Keith and Hossa and long term deals, we don't add another especially for any goalie. Crawford is more than fine and Emery is capable as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Kane Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Overpayment and too long of a contract. To me, Howard's just there to fill in until Mrazek takes over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messier's_elbow Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Im good with it cause this along with Smiths new contract will make Lus contract less ugly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Markstrom reminds me of where Schneider was at in 08/09. remember that game against dallas? stellar performance, i think florida would be wise to get luongo to help develop him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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