Get real canuck fans Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 The contract was there screw up and they should have come to the table and found a way out. They are a very profitable team and its we the fans that pay the bills. Don't tell me you don't blame them as they raise the ticket prices year after year pocket the money and refuse to take responsibility for there mistakes. We will have a less competitive team on the ice in years coming because they weren't willing to step up, with all the money we hand to them we deserve better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I will agree with you to a far lesser degree. It is too bad the new CBA ruined a good thing, Lu's cap hit was and is only 5.33million for an Olympic GOld medal calibre goaltender, that is awesome. New CBA is not the old contract makers faults. But it is a shame that it is at this point right now. Fair compromise on our two positions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 QFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Thanks to those supplying the info I was asking for, much appreciated. There are lots of people who think GMMG disrespected Lou with how he handled this whole trade deal, but when you look at it Gillis actually did the opposite. As some have also mentioned, offers from other GMs were complete lowballs because of the pickle they knew MG was in. But what did MG say the entire time except that he wasn't going to trade Lou--an elite #1, world class goaltender--for nothing. That, to me, is the opposite of disrespect and quite commendable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get real canuck fans Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 So what were you trying to say? QFT Quantum Field Theory QFT Quantitative Feedback Theory QFT Quoted For Truth (website; slang) QFT Quantum Fourier Transform QFT Quality Family Time QFT Qualified Funeral Trust QFT Quality Face Time QFT Quantitative Fluorescence Technique QFT Quest For Tech, Inc. QFT Quit Freaking Talking (polite form) QFT Quite Freaking True (polite form) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Quoted For Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Lu will win at least a couple of playoff series Canucks didn't win any when we had Schneider so I expect the Canucks to be favs to bring the cup home here in Canada for the 1st time since 2011 in which Lu had a stellar season I expect 50+ wins from him this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surtur Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 The contract was there screw up and they should have come to the table and found a way out. They are a very profitable team and its we the fans that pay the bills. Don't tell me you don't blame them as they raise the ticket prices year after year pocket the money and refuse to take responsibility for there mistakes. We will have a less competitive team on the ice in years coming because they weren't willing to step up, with all the money we hand to them we deserve better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metroneck Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I think this situation is typical of one of GMMG's biggest faults... This is an entertainment business, and fans are his customers. He does a poor job of managing communication, and acts like most off ice information is none of the clients business, or presents the information in a condescending manner. I'd be surprised if there is still an issue with Lu. Why not make a quick announcement that 'ya, were cool'? Allowing it to fester, then coming out with a 'there was never a problem, you guys are idiots' type statement does not endear oneself to the fan base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 He never outplayed luongo. He never played even 41 games in a season to give us a sample. He choked hard in the playoffs when luongo played far better. Luongo is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAce Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 If Luongo had given Gillis any indication that he wasn't gonna show up or had no intention on playing for Vancouver, then before he even left Florida there would have been an announcement that we signed Bryzgalov or Thomas or some sort of number 1 goalie. There is no way Gillis would take a chance on his job by waiting for pre season to start to see whether or not Luongo was coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Light Racicot Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I think this situation is typical of one of GMMG's biggest faults... This is an entertainment business, and fans are his customers. He does a poor job of managing communication, and acts like most off ice information is none of the clients business, or presents the information in a condescending manner. I'd be surprised if there is still an issue with Lu. Why not make a quick announcement that 'ya, were cool'? Allowing it to fester, then coming out with a 'there was never a problem, you guys are idiots' type statement does not endear oneself to the fan base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 If Luongo had given Gillis any indication that he wasn't gonna show up or had no intention on playing for Vancouver, then before he even left Florida there would have been an announcement that we signed Bryzgalov or Thomas or some sort of number 1 goalie. There is no way Gillis would take a chance on his job by waiting for pre season to start to see whether or not Luongo was coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackberries Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 You still think this is MG's call? Lol lol lol lol lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 If you believe what Gillis said, it sounds like Lu was light hearted about the whole situation and that him and Gillis laughed about it. The biggest thing that Lu was sick of was the constant unfair scrutiny of himself. The spotlight was often on him during losses despite all around poor team efforts. That can grow tiresome for a goaltender. Like how can you call him an average goaltender on one hand, and then say he'll be starter for team Canada on the other? It just doesn't add up. I think if he brings a new zen like approach and can be playful with the media, he'll probably have a much better time, and people will embrace him more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 If you believe what Gillis said, it sounds like Lu was light hearted about the whole situation and that him and Gillis laughed about it. The biggest thing that Lu was sick of was the constant unfair scrutiny of himself. The spotlight was often on him during losses despite all around poor team efforts. That can grow tiresome for a goaltender. Like how can you call him an average goaltender on one hand, and then say he'll be starter for team Canada on the other? It just doesn't add up. I think if he brings a new zen like approach and can be playful with the media, he'll probably have a much better time, and people will embrace him more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackberries Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I pretty much fell back in love with luongo after his courageous effort in the first two games vs San Jose. It was tough to see such a gifted goalie have to change his style and basically neuter his athleticism and instinct because of how that groin tear reduced his mobility, but the nights where his head was in it you could see him basically do everything to stop the puck. Ive never doubted his ability. I just really think its a mental thing with him. Always has been. Its saying something when a competitor like Joe Thorton says its harder to win vs him in net. Don't get me wrong I love Schneids too, for a time I was definitely team schneids I was eager to see him lead this new guard, but when he got traded I decided, our players are our players as long as they care about this team and wear the jersey with pride and show it on the ice, Going forward I will support management on this decision because I do believe they want whats best for the team, just like all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyBusiness Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 So in other words he needs his tires pumped a little more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua59 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 What was that !@#$ AV thinking when he pull Luongo for the last two games this past play off. There's some one Luongo should be mad at. I still think AV shoulders a lot of blame, lets not forget that. I"m so glad we have a different coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspberries Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 On Sportsnet Connected tonight Gillis said that Lu was going to call him this week to let him know where he stood or something to that affect. Did anyone else see this? After his optimistic comments at the Summit tonight I just found this a little odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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