cdubuya Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 3 hours ago, ForsbergTheGreat said: What signing last summer was worse? Loui at 6 @6years or Ladd 5.5 @7years. werent we in on Ladd too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpt Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 5 hours ago, Jimmy McGill said: I didn't include buyout as an option as its essentially a buyout proof contract too. Retaining 1/2 his salary is a much preferable option: https://www.capfriendly.com/buyout_calculator/loui-eriksson For sure, he’s more valuable playing for us then trying to give him away and retain salary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynwa Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Unless there is some health problem he's having that we're unaware of, I believe he'll come through with a worthy performance this season. He's not used to being a lunch pail guy, his own personal pride should propel him. Let's see where we are by Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera82 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 6 hours ago, luckylager said: Maybe he sprains an ankle, then gets wicked fat and never passes another physical. Problem solved? I'm sure Aqua knows a few ankle breakers Lol. Someone surprises him in Rogers parking garage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 13 minutes ago, Riviera82 said: Lol. Someone surprises him in Rogers parking garage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeydownUnder Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Eriksson's contract is front loaded. We can't get rid of him now without overpaying and we aren't in a position to anyway. Let him play for the next 3 or 4 years, hope his value goes up, and trade him then. He may be attractive for a low budget team to get to the ceiling by the time we are competative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 we won't trade him unless someone takes the entire contract which I doubt will happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noble 6 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I made a proposal that had Vegas taking Eriksson off our hands in exchange for a couple prospects. People didn't like it at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickels Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 We need to open dialogue with Lou's agent about reacquiring him down the road and transitioning him to LTIR. Solves all problems... Hansens off the books after this season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 The best way to try and deal with LE would be to keep looking for any team ala ARI looking to keep above the floor and offer him up with a decent prospect to sweeten the deal, and take back a young palatable third liner in return. That's probably Bennings only move and one that we'd be fortunate to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 On 10/13/2017 at 1:56 PM, Jimmy McGill said: I've been one of Loui's biggest supporters (backed up with stat's even) but if we're not going to use him as intended - as a top 6, skilled 2-way player that cleans up in front of the net - then we have to find a way to move him. He is not a bottom 6 player and will continue to stagnate in that role. So.... what are the options moving forward? We could retain salary. We could take another problem player in return. Is there a fit anywhere in the league? And please don't make this Loui-hate thread, this is about options going forward. i hear Chicago has a really lucky bag of pucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 11 minutes ago, Where'd Luongo? said: i hear Chicago has a really lucky bag of pucks. and a small elf named Gary. If we ever do end up trading Loui to the right team I can't wait for the endless "why didn't he do that with us" ranting. Oh well. All I can say is "Loui-Bo-Boeser" over and over and try to will that into existence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 14 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: and a small elf named Gary. If we ever do end up trading Loui to the right team I can't wait for the endless "why didn't he do that with us" ranting. Oh well. All I can say is "Loui-Bo-Boeser" over and over and try to will that into existence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, Where'd Luongo? said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeydownUnder Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 On 15/10/2017 at 5:01 AM, Horvat is a Boss said: I made a proposal that had Vegas taking Eriksson off our hands in exchange for a couple prospects. People didn't like it at that time. I didn't hate your proposal. Thought it was a bit of an overpayment to get rid of a contract that isn't a big issue to us for now. Some people really didn't like it though. Just depends on whether someone thinks Loui is negative value and by how much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Nobody wants his bloated salary. Management/ownership &^@#ed this one up royally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 #DavidClarkson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Where'd Luongo? said: #DavidClarkson #hyperbole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where'd Luongo? Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: #hyperbole It's pretty close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rocket Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I think it’s best just to suck up the fact we have an overpaid 3rd liner for the next 3-5 seasons. When his contract becomes a modified-NTC, he’d probably be easy to trade with a 30-50% salary rentention, but until then you might as well keep him killing penalties and scoring 25-30 points. There are definitely worse players to have in your lineup. If im the Canucks, I’m not that worried about overpaying LE right now. We have no huge contracts to sign coming up (with the exception of BRock Boeser in 2019) so it’s not like we need the 3-4 mill extra that LE is taking. Canucks currently have like 2.5 million in cap space playing in the minors rn (megna, Chaput, weircoch, Boucher, Bachman, Rodin) that will be coming off the books, plus the Sedins contract will be cut in half (at the very least) next season, plus a bigger contract like Edler, Tanev, Sutter, etc. May be traded. Canucks don’t really give up anything Holding on to LE until his 2nd last ye of contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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