jonnycanuck46 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I have been reading thread after thread about how Luongo can't even fetch a decent player or prospect "by himself"...Are you nuts? This guy is a gold-medal goalie who played WELL in the first two games, took us all the way to the cup final game 7 last season, and is a total stud since he's been here. Some of you bark at the contract? He's making 5 mil!!!! Thats not impossible to work into the lineup AT ALL!!! And when he gets older, that will gradually decrease so that the team won't be screwed by it later on. Gillis is no fool, and yeah Lu has a ten year contract left, but that could be an advantage. Whatever team gets him doesn't have to worry about resigning him ever, and nobody says they have to keep him for the full ten years...And guys, he's no gramps yet= he's only 33 now. "Timmy" Thomas is 38 and just led Boston to the cup last season... Stop UNDERestimating his trade value. He's still regarded as one of the best goalies EVER and he's not that old. His contract isn't impossible, and he only needs a fresh start somewhere. I think he could fetch a package like Teddy Purcell, Det 1st round 2012, Tbl 1st round 2012. The more we (including management) downplays his value like this, the less he REALLY WILL fetch us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 10 years left, NMC, 33 years. He isnt worthless but he isnt worth Lupul, 5th overall and Schenn. He isnt worth Lupul or 5th straight up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsflash Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 GM's are smarter than most NHL fans. The real question is, how much should we rub it in when Luongo gets way more than people think he's worth? That is IF Luongo is traded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 His contract, cap hit, and age all factor into his trade value. He will not fetch you Purcell, DET 1st and TB 1st.. not even close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Why Do You All Think Luongo Is Virtually Worthless?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I think people here are undervaluing him as well. His contract does make it tougher for Gillis to get a decent return, but in reality, you only need more than one bidder to drive the price up. With so many teams in need of goaltending, I think MG will be able to find a couple of suitors and play them off against each other. My guess is a roster player (probably with a significant Cap hit) and a pick or prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuxFan09 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Ok, something has to be done about all these Luongo threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnycanuck46 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Why do you think we want to read another Luongo thread?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFanMike Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 do you think this pakage would work? lui, mayray for hedman, malone??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurf47 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 another useless thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Another Luongo thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 do you think this pakage would work? lui, mayray for hedman, malone??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Why did you read another Luongo thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMR Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 another thread? Prepare for the flaming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 another thread? Prepare for the flaming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorrcoq Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 One of the best goalies EVER? In what delusional universe do you reside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorrcoq Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 People have to start realizing that Raymond has no trade value at this point. He's an RFA who has to be qualified at 2.55 million. It's entirely possible that the Canucks don't qualify him and let him become a UFA. AT that point, anyone who really wants him can negotiate a contract more in keeping with what he brings to the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad_Duck Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 GM's are smarter than most NHL fans. The real question is, how much should we rub it in when Luongo gets way more than people think he's worth? That is IF Luongo is traded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundernuts Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Why did you read another Luongo thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumquats Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Co-Jennings winner a season ago. Yeah, he's overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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