Zoolander Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 IF Luongo was potentially traded to TB. There is a serious possibilty Lacavalier might be coming our way in exchange. Other players/prospects could be included in this deal but these are the two key names. If Lacavalier were to come here, it would push Kesler to the wing. I'd be fine with this deal especially because we are getting a big,play-making centre in return. My question is, what are your thoughts about Lacavalier and do you think he can produce if he is traded here? his production has slowed down recently but the quality of his line-mates has declined also. In the past few years he has gone from playing with Brad Richards and Martin St.Louis to Ryan Malone and some make-shift Left-Winger.. Vincent Lecavalier Center Born Apr 21 1980 -- Ile Bizard, PQ Height 6.04 -- Weight 208 -- Shoots L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Lecavalier was my favourite player! in 2004...... Unfortunately that contract killed him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 Lecavalier was my favourite player! in 2004...... Unfortunately that contract killed him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd84 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I think he can but he would cause problems with the cap Great guys like Lapierre, Higgins, EDLER and BURROWS will have their contracts expiring after next season and we will need cap room for them to sign. They should be getting significant raises. We can explore other options that put us in better situations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 No foot speed or finish any more. Lecavalier is definitely a possibility if only for his massive contract. If Luongo got chased out of Vancouver for decent play and a 5.3m cap hit, then how would Lecavalier fair with a 7m cap hit and sub par play? Answered my own question. Lecavalier plays centre mainly, meaning he could be in the 2nd line centre role while Kesler is out to start the season. Lecavalier is a big body and a power forward, there was a time when Canucks needed a go-to the net type guy but I fear we might have too many with Kesler, Booth, and Kassian. I think we need a play making ~3-4m 2nd line centre who can fill the void while Kesler is gone and boost the offense on the 3rd line when he returns. Real question is can Schroeder fill this role for substantially cheaper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 he is one my fav players but that contract is a killer that contract says bye bye to any chance at weber, ryan or any other impact player that i have higher on my wishlist he should still go to mtl...they need a big center, it would rejuvenate his career, and mtl needs a impact forward....he might not be the 40 goal 85 point player he once was but i dont think a solid 30-35goal/65-70 point year is out of the question to mtl: vinny to tb: gomez, mitera, eller (RFA rights), 1st pick 2013 gomez is just a safety net if they cant find a better 2nd line center after they trade away vinny...they trade a bad contract for a bad contract but it only has two years left instead of 8 CAPGEEK.COM CAP CALCULATOR ROSTER My Custom Lineup FORWARDS Tomas Plekanec ($5.000m) / Vincent Lecavalier ($7.727m) / Brian Gionta ($5.000m) Max Pacioretty ($1.625m) / David Desharnais ($0.850m) / Erik Cole ($4.500m) Rene Bourque ($3.333m) / Blake Geoffrion ($0.850m) / Ryan White ($0.800m) Travis Moen ($1.500m) / Petteri Nokelainen ($0.650m) / Brad Staubitz ($0.600m) Mike Blunden ($0.600m) DEFENSEMEN Josh Gorges ($3.900m) / P.K. Subban ($3.800m) Andrei Markov ($5.750m) / Alexei Emelin ($1.600m) Tomas Kaberle ($4.250m) / Raphael Diaz ($0.900m) Frederic S.-Denis ($0.650m) / Yannick Weber ($0.850m) GOALTENDERS Carey Price ($7.000m) Peter Budaj ($1.150m) ------ CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter) (these totals are compiled without the bonus cushion) SALARY CAP: $64,300,000; CAP PAYROLL: $62,885,606; BONUSES: $0 CAP SPACE (23-man roster): $1,414,394 whats wrong with that??? thats a playoff contender in the east if you ask me... p.s i have absolutely no idea what vinnys trade value is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaku Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 i like vinny lecavalier, but his contract is killer, and he hasn't been producing all that much in the last few years.. Kind of worries me a little, but i do like Lecavalier, just.. that contract... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblix Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Personally I like kesler in the center position any time u have a gritty two way selke you play him in the center.. Sure he could pass more but there are right winger playmakers for a reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Personally I like kesler in the center position any time u have a gritty two way selke you play him in the center.. Sure he could pass more but there are right winger playmakers for a reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnsey Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 he would get the same treatment as Luongo. He would be great but people would hate his contract and when he didn't get a 100PTS season, fans would run him out of town as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrissex95 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 If Lecavalier gets traded it'll be for Gomez, Bourque and Emelin or something of that nature that kind of deal would get Montreal on track to being a cup contender right away and the Lightning on track to being a younger, better team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKariyaALH Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I'd love him on the Canucks, he is much better than Ryan Kesler, but no idiot would trade Lecavalier for Luongo, you'd have to add Schroeder and a 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I'd love him on the Canucks, he is much better than Ryan Kesler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKariyaALH Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I can't tell if you're either trolling or just an idiot overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 LOL, says the guy that thinks he can get Colborne + the 5th OA for a cap dump (Luongo). I can't tell if you're either a massive homer or just an idiot overall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Jane Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Stamkos and Kariya should get a divorce already, they sound like a married couple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landeskog Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I'm on Steven Stamkos' mullet's side. You're a troll looking at your " Trade the Sedins" thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landeskog Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Stamkos and Kariya should get a divorce already, they sound like an OLD married couple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 At least I have enough sense to know that Kesler >>>>> Lecavalier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tystick Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I think he's in need of a change aswell. Since we will need a Center to replace Kesler for half the season, I say him for Luongo is a good deal. Imagine this: CAPGEEK.COM CAP CALCULATOR ROSTER My Custom Lineup FORWARDS Daniel Sedin ($6.100m) / Henrik Sedin ($6.100m) / Alexandre Burrows ($2.000m) David Booth ($4.250m) / Vincent Lecavalier ($7.727m) / Ryan Kesler ($5.000m) Chris Higgins ($1.900m) / Maxim Lapierre ($1.000m) / Jannik Hansen ($1.350m) Byron Bitz ($0.700m) / Manny Malhotra ($2.500m) / Zack Kassian ($0.870m) DEFENSEMEN Dan Hamhuis ($4.500m) / Kevin Bieksa ($4.600m) Alexander Edler ($3.250m) / Jason Garrison ($3.250m) Sami Salo ($2.000m) / Chris Tanev ($0.900m) Andrew Alberts ($1.225m) / Justin Schultz ($0.900m) GOALTENDERS Cory Schneider ($2.200m) Eddie Lack ($0.900m) ------ CAPGEEK.COM TOTALS (follow @capgeek on Twitter) (these totals are compiled without the bonus cushion) SALARY CAP: $64,300,000; CAP PAYROLL: $63,922,273; BONUSES: $0 CAP SPACE (23-man roster): $377,727 Looks like a Stanely Cup contending team if you ask me, and all very realistic. Lots of options for the coaching staff, and every opportunity for any player to move up lines considering the depth in place. Salo could show Tanev how to contribute offensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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