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    Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 2:46 PM EDT

    Both players are grossly overpaid at the moment and both are locked in until at least 2020. Van would actually be taking on some salary if they made the deal. Both clubs have needs that could be met with this deal. Thoughts?
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 2:51 PM EDT

    Honestly? I suppose it makes sense from a GM perspective, but as fans I could care less what happens to either.

    Meh.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 2:52 PM EDT

    It would work money wise at the very least and both teams have to do something.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 3:05 PM EDT

    Leaky Lu just said on TSN that he would waive his no trade if it helped the team, he's as good as gone.Where is anyones guess.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 3:06 PM EDT

    In Response to Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?:
    Both players are grossly overpaid at the moment and both are locked in until at least 2020. Van would actually be taking on some salary if they made the deal. Both clubs have needs that could be met with this deal. Thoughts?
    Posted by dezaruchi


    I find this hysterically funny for some reason, somehow Montreal has to get into the act for a 3 way, which would make it even funnier.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 3:13 PM EDT

    I'm not a big Lou fan but I like this quote

    "It's going to be what's best for the team," said Luongo. "Whatever scenario that is, I'm okay with it - whether that involves me being here or not is okay. We've got a lot of potential in this locker room, there's a great core of guys, and the chance to do something special."

    "They've got a guy [Schneider] here that is going to be a superstar in this league for the next 10, 12, 15 years," said Luongo. "It is a business and that's the way it goes. I loved being here the last six years. I think my career has really taken off and we did some incredible things. If I'm here in the future, then great. If I'm not, that's good also."

    Shows some class. Lou has taken far too much of the blame for the downfalls of the Canucks. He's been a factor but not the only one - yeah the Bruins put three past him in game 7 last year in their own barn, but unless you're counting on your goalie to get a hattrick you can't really lay that loss on him.

     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 3:15 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?:
    In Response to Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense? : I find this hysterically funny for some reason, somehow Montreal has to get into the act for a 3 way, which would make it even funnier.
    Posted by BadHabitude

    Leaky Lu to Tampa,Lecavalier to Montreal, Gomez and Gorges to Vancouver.Get'er done. 
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 3:20 PM EDT

    Not to be picky but if I remember right, we got 4 that game :)

    Also, I must say, Luongo showed some class that I didn't know he had...

     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 3:21 PM EDT

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    Not to be picky but if I remember right, we got 4 that game :) Also, I must say, Luongo showed some class that I didn't know he had...
    Posted by lambda13


    One was an empty netter.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 3:22 PM EDT

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    Not to be picky but if I remember right, we got 4 that game :) Also, I must say, Luongo showed some class that I didn't know he had...
    Posted by lambda13

    He didn't show much in last years SCF's.I guess theres always hope.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 3:26 PM EDT

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    I'm not a big Lou fan but I like this quote "It's going to be what's best for the team," said Luongo. "Whatever scenario that is, I'm okay with it - whether that involves me being here or not is okay. We've got a lot of potential in this locker room, there's a great core of guys, and the chance to do something special." "They've got a guy [Schneider] here that is going to be a superstar in this league for the next 10, 12, 15 years," said Luongo. "It is a business and that's the way it goes. I loved being here the last six years. I think my career has really taken off and we did some incredible things. If I'm here in the future, then great. If I'm not, that's good also." Shows some class. Lou has taken far too much of the blame for the downfalls of the Canucks. He's been a factor but not the only one - yeah the Bruins put three past him in game 7 last year in their own barn, but unless you're counting on your goalie to get a hattrick you can't really lay that loss on him.
    Posted by red75

    Very true Red. Not all players would have as good of an attitude in this situation. Lots of guys would say "screw you! I've got a no-trade clause".
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 3:30 PM EDT

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    In Response to Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense? : Very true Red. Not all players would have as good of an attitude in this situation. Lots of guys would say "screw you! I've got a no-trade clause".
    Posted by dezaruchi


    Mats Sundin comes to mind.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 3:36 PM EDT

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    In Response to Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense? : Mats Sundin comes to mind.
    Posted by red75

    Exactly Red. That crippled the Leafs when they were unable to get anything back for him. Different sport but Delgado did the same thing to the Blue Jays. Oh well, that's why they ask for (and are given) the NTC's.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 3:56 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?:
    In Response to Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense? : Very true Red. Not all players would have as good of an attitude in this situation. Lots of guys would say "screw you! I've got a no-trade clause".
    Posted by dezaruchi


    Lou sounds like he's being classy, but he stands to benefit as much as anyone in that trade.  He gets away from the huge pressure and disappointment from Canucks' fans, if he goes to TB its a decent organization with no-stress fanbase and media, I believe his wife is from the Florida area, and he doesn't have to look over his shoulder at a younger, better goalie every night.  I'd imagine he'd like a fresh start as well.

    Finally, with the obvious trade questions and needs for Vancouver, his choice is to make a decent, selfless-sounding answer or sound like a selfish baby.  Yes, he's done that in the past, so maybe he's learned something from sticking a size 14 Bauer goalie skate in his mouth.

    I'll give him a bit of credit for saying the right thing, but a trade is all good for Leaky "That's an Easy Save for Me" Luongoal.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 3:57 PM EDT

    Van is hard up against the cap and needs to shed salary. I don't see them taking on another monster contract like Vinny (and he has a higher cap hit).

    I doubt it would happen but one of the following would be awesome..

    Kessel for Luongo straight up. Leafs admit they can't build a team around Kessel and get an upgrade in goal. Van teams Fat Phil up with the Sedins for the best scoring line in the game (regular season only). Bobby Lou gets to play Boston 6 times per. Yay!

    Wheeler + picks for Luongo. No real reason. Just for Red Cool
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 4:05 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?:
    Van is hard up against the cap and needs to shed salary. I don't see them taking on another monster contract like Vinny (and he has a higher cap hit). I doubt it would happen but one of the following would be awesome.. Kessel for Luongo straight up. Leafs admit they can't build a team around Kessel and get an upgrade in goal. Van teams Fat Phil up with the Sedins for the best scoring line in the game (regular season only). Bobby Lou gets to play Boston 6 times per. Yay! Wheeler + picks for Luongo. No real reason. Just for Red
    Posted by Kurako



    I'm fine with Pavelec, thank you very much.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 4:06 PM EDT

    Montreal would make the deal for Lecavalier but they have buyouts of Gomez and Kaberle 1st. I could see Yzerman taking on a few contracts from smurfland that end sooner than Bobby Lou's impossible albatross as an offset.

     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 4:29 PM EDT

    Makes sense for the deal with Tampa, though I think Brian Burke will make a play for Luongo.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 4:33 PM EDT

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    Makes sense for the deal with Tampa, though I think Brian Burke will make a play for Luongo.
    Posted by kelvana33

    Do the Leafs even have enough cap space to take on that contract, and who would they be sending back? I know you would have to be a mindreader and i wouldn't put it past Burke,but it doesn't make sense money wise.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 4:39 PM EDT

    50, does anything Burke has done make sense?

    And Sedin-Sedin-Kessel would give any team nightmares. Except the Bruins. Kessel is would be an anchor (and not the good kind) should they play the Bruins.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 4:43 PM EDT

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    50, does anything Burke has done make sense? And Sedin-Sedin-Kessel would give any team nightmares. Except the Bruins. Kessel is would be an anchor (and not the good kind) should they play the Bruins.
    Posted by lambda13

    Can't argue with that.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 4:45 PM EDT

    In Response to Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?:
    Both players are grossly overpaid at the moment and both are locked in until at least 2020. Van would actually be taking on some salary if they made the deal. Both clubs have needs that could be met with this deal. Thoughts?
    Posted by dezaruchi


    Dez, I honestly don't see the Canucks getting more than a 2nd round pick for Luongo. First of all they have to find a team that is willing to take a cap hit of 5.5 million for the next 10 years.
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 4:49 PM EDT

    In Response to Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?:
    Lou has taken far too much of the blame for the downfalls of the Canucks. He's been a factor but not the only one - yeah the Bruins put three past him in game 7 last year in their own barn, but unless you're counting on your goalie to get a hattrick you can't really lay that loss on him.
    Posted by red75


    I agree with this--He's a heck of a goalie, and I do not think his career is over. He could definitely turn around the popular public perception in a new uniform
     

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    Re: Would Luongo For Lecavalier Make Sense?

    posted at 4/24/2012 4:53 PM EDT

    As much as a change of scenery could help Lu, his penchant for giving up the weakest goals at the most inopportune times in the most important games is likely to follow him.It is in the benefit of both sides though to have a fresh start elsewhere. 
     

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