Swedish elite3 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Hopefully something comes of this but nothing likely will. I have 0 respect for Lou and the leafs brass. If there's smoke I'm sure there's fire with Cowen and Lupuls comments. Look at how they treated Corrado as well. Lots of people won't feel sorry for him since he is collecting a big chunk of change but he's been unwillingly forced out of his career. If Dorsett can be cleared after neck surgery I'm sure Lupul and his last sports hernia surgery should be fine (although he is a walking injury machine) just seems fishy to me is all. Hopefully the PA can step in and have something sorted out and get to the bottom of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Master Mind said: Didn't stop Marleau from signing there. We'd all like to think it'll have some repercussions, but many players will either not care or forget... or actuality want to visit Robidas island. Oh, I'm sure the 3rd year of Marleau's contract is nothing but an all-expenses-paid vacation to Robidas Island. Perhaps the 2nd year of Hainsey's deal is in the same boat. When you're that close to retirement, a significant injury that hampers your ability further is probably the final nail in the coffin anyways. So signing with a team that will in that case gladly pay you to stay home for an extra year is not really a concern. But for a player who definitely wants to play out his whole contract, it could be a major red flag. In fact, it may already be well known. When was the last time a significant UFA (top-6 F or top-4 D) under the age of 36 signed a multi-year deal with Toronto? ...The answer: Francois Beauchemin, on July 6, 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Lol. Doesn't want to be part of the Leafs infamous archipelago..... Robidas Island, Cowen Island, Lupul Island, Stalock Island...... Horton Island, Gleason Island, Liles Island..... Komisarek Island, Tucker Island, Grabovski Island.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 The curious thing. Is how NOBODy is willing to actually talk to Lupul about this, let alone the team of doctors that said no sorry. Because a sports hernia is obviously a career ending injury and all that. Why don't they just make a show out of it. Actually record the testing process and the medical teams opinion after. Or...would Lupul being a healthy $5+ million anchor be an issue for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldoescobar Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 3 hours ago, coastal.view said: why do people keep suggesting this it is idiocy the league teams, league management, players all agreed to this outcome in the last collective agreement so you think the canucks should sue themselves for being stupid? there is no one to sue here everyone agreed to a new collective agreement containing these terms end of story This^ Dont know what they were thinking but they signed the deal, but if Lou retires the Canucks deserve to be punished to the full extent permissible. They did this to themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 3 hours ago, coastal.view said: why do people keep suggesting this it is idiocy the league teams, league management, players all agreed to this outcome in the last collective agreement so you think the canucks should sue themselves for being stupid? there is no one to sue here everyone agreed to a new collective agreement containing these terms end of story But the league approved the contract, they approve all contracts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Am.Ironman Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 4 hours ago, coastal.view said: why do people keep suggesting this it is idiocy the league teams, league management, players all agreed to this outcome in the last collective agreement so you think the canucks should sue themselves for being stupid? there is no one to sue here everyone agreed to a new collective agreement containing these terms end of story Easy there tiger - just a discussion 16 minutes ago, GarthButcher5 said: But the league approved the contract, they approve all contracts that is the thing.. certainly a 'grey' area to say the least. like I said originally - not sure what the legal grounds are/would be. If there are any lawyers around I would be interested to hear their take on the Luongo situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Thi is my favorite picture of a guy on LTIR, taken last year.....the final year of his contract and on an LTIR contract that was traded numerous times.....to circumvent the cap t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 31 minutes ago, GarthButcher5 said: Thi is my favorite picture of a guy on LTIR, taken last year.....the final year of his contract and on an LTIR contract that was traded numerous times.....to circumvent the cap t. That always makes me laugh. The laugh on Pronger's face and Bieber's look of agony. Hahahahaha The NHL is league run by......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander.Edler Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Gotta admit Lupul is pretty brave for this. No one has come out against the Leafs dirty tactics prior to this, he will probably be black balled and hated by some NHL brass and some fans. Guy deserves better, Leafs have karma coming their way big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Assuming he is healthy enough to play, it then becomes an interesting thought, would Lupul be blackballed by the NHL? And, maybe the only team which offers him a contract (at league minimum) is the Canucks. Yeah, Lupul would jump at that... regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyoung Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 This may be a silly question but why can he not go to a third party to have his testing completed. I'm assuming that's in the contract that was signed but this is such a tragedy if that's the case. I know it's a business but this is definitely a slap to all of the players faces. We know this is happening alot and being swept under a rug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 10 hours ago, cyoung said: This may be a silly question but why can he not go to a third party to have his testing completed. I'm assuming that's in the contract that was signed but this is such a tragedy if that's the case. I know it's a business but this is definitely a slap to all of the players faces. We know this is happening alot and being swept under a rug. I think that's what he may do during his appeal process. I believe he has until Thursday to do this. Just checked and it's Thursday 5pm "Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joffrey Lupul has until Thursday at 5pm et to get a second medical opinion from the NHL Players' Association if he believes himself healthy enough to play this season" http://www.tsn.ca/lupul-has-thursday-deadline-for-2nd-medical-1.860363 Doesn't seem like he's appealing though steve simmons ✔@simmonssteve From what I've learned tonight It appears Joffrey Lupul has no real interest in playing this season and won't challenge his medical report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyoung Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 1 hour ago, apollo said: I think that's what he may do during his appeal process. I believe he has until Thursday to do this. Just checked and it's Thursday 5pm "Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joffrey Lupul has until Thursday at 5pm et to get a second medical opinion from the NHL Players' Association if he believes himself healthy enough to play this season" http://www.tsn.ca/lupul-has-thursday-deadline-for-2nd-medical-1.860363 Doesn't seem like he's appealing though steve simmons ✔@simmonssteve From what I've learned tonight It appears Joffrey Lupul has no real interest in playing this season and won't challenge his medical report. Thats actually disappointing. Why speak out if you aren't ready to back it up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 14 minutes ago, cyoung said: Thats actually disappointing. Why speak out if you aren't ready to back it up.. Yea... I'm shocked. His base salary is 3.75 million this year... I guess he's fine sitting at home and collecting his paycheck. TBH I've lost even more respect for him if he doesn't appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyoung Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 1 hour ago, apollo said: Yea... I'm shocked. His base salary is 3.75 million this year... I guess he's fine sitting at home and collecting his paycheck. TBH I've lost even more respect for him if he doesn't appeal. Ya lol I Gained some for the call out but I'll take it back and more if he doesn't follow through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastal.view Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 On 9/18/2017 at 1:20 PM, GarthButcher5 said: But the league approved the contract, they approve all contracts there is nothing wrong with the contract it is fine luongo will be fully paid and treated fairly the sanctions are against the teams that attempted to circumvent the salary cap in an a creative way the terms of that sanction were agreed to in the collective agreement these really are distinct steps the contract is not touched by the sanctions so this has nothing to do with the fact that the league approved these contracts it had no choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Hmmm, I wonder what management said to Lupul. My favourite comment was "Blink twice if Lou is holding a gun Joffrey". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Sounds like someone had a stern talking/threatening/intimidation based on what he came out with today. Shady, shady days for the NHL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyoung Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Lol mafia vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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