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VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Aug 14 @ 2:08 PM ET
I love how you keep on saying Sweden when it will never happen. I wish I knew you so we could bet some real money. Id put 500 bucks down easy to say he will never be in sweden playing hockey.
- Bluechip23



It would have more of a chance of happening the Vancouver taking on Komis contract .Neither will happen.

Van will either trade with Fla or they will start the season with Lu .

That was only said if there was no other way to move him.
Canuckfan2006
Vancouver Canucks
Joined: 02.24.2006

Aug 14 @ 2:09 PM ET
Wow, it stinks around here.
- Fakepartofme

Febreeze u r room
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Aug 14 @ 2:09 PM ET
Top 5, from what I hear.

But hey, at least you now know you are unloading him.

Progress.

- Atomic Wedgie



Yes to Fla .
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Aug 14 @ 2:11 PM ET
Yes Burke has been GM for 5 years and missed the playoff 9 times
- senstroll



Nice .

I guess another two or five shouldn' really matter then
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Aug 14 @ 2:12 PM ET
it's not a choice. A choice is an actual option you may have. Maybe you could try trading Luongo for a pony in your world.
- Isles_since_6



So it has never been done before where an NHL team has moved a contract to Europe to bury it?
MindFr3eak
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: strathvegas, ON
Joined: 01.18.2012

Aug 14 @ 2:13 PM ET
Here's a crazy stat for you: did you know Ashton played 15 games for the Leafs last year?

I remember he played some, but 15?

He didn't do a single thing in those 15 games.

- Atomic Wedgie


Give him 1 more year, he's a big bodied center, another year unless you can use him to steal a 1 center or goalie.
MindFr3eak
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: strathvegas, ON
Joined: 01.18.2012

Aug 14 @ 2:13 PM ET
What would that be now 9 years?
- VANTEL


shutty......8
A_SteamingLombardi
Location: Systemic failure / Slurptastic
Joined: 10.12.2008

Aug 14 @ 2:13 PM ET
Vancouver doesn't have to move Luongo... Toronto DOES need a starting goalie.

Ian, I request no more Leafs in your headlines please, it seems to bring out the... well you know. Can we get a code name for the Leafs, so we are the only ones who know what you are talking about. I've come up with a few code names for you to consider.

Kansas City Royals
New York Islanders
Barney
Ellen Degeneres
Kimmie Gibler

- Scooby_Doo

I vote Kimmie Gibler.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Aug 14 @ 2:14 PM ET
I'm guessing you've never met a goalie.

Or a naked girl, but that's a whole 'nother subject.

- Atomic Wedgie



Buddy I use to own a modeling agency and organize fashion shows .I have seen more naked girls than you can imagine.
MindFr3eak
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: strathvegas, ON
Joined: 01.18.2012

Aug 14 @ 2:14 PM ET
Yes Burke has been GM for 5 years and missed the playoff 9 times
- senstroll


Not consecutively
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Aug 14 @ 2:14 PM ET
shutty......8
- MindFr3eak

Sorry. This year will be 9 my bad.
MindFr3eak
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: strathvegas, ON
Joined: 01.18.2012

Aug 14 @ 2:15 PM ET
I can provide reasons for my viewpoint, unlike most of you.
- Isles_since_6


It is just YOUR viewpoint thou man, in the end were prolly all wrong no matter what happens and where he goes.
MindFr3eak
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: strathvegas, ON
Joined: 01.18.2012

Aug 14 @ 2:15 PM ET
Sorry. This year will be 9 my bad.
- VANTEL


Bah..............
Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006

Aug 14 @ 2:16 PM ET
So it has never been done before where an NHL team has moved a contract to Europe to bury it?
- VANTEL

Are you prepared to put Luongo on waivers first?

Checkmate.
MindFr3eak
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: strathvegas, ON
Joined: 01.18.2012

Aug 14 @ 2:16 PM ET
Miller is good; I like Miller. It might be a toss-up, but I choose Luongo as better. You choose Miller -- fine.
- Vagabond


I hate buffalo and Loathe them for having Miller....(frank) buffalo!!!!!!!!
Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: The centre of the hockey universe
Joined: 07.31.2006

Aug 14 @ 2:17 PM ET
Buddy I use to own a modeling agency and organize fashion shows .I have seen more naked girls than you can imagine.
- VANTEL

And you gave it up to focus on your MMA career?
MindFr3eak
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: strathvegas, ON
Joined: 01.18.2012

Aug 14 @ 2:17 PM ET
Are you prepared to put Luongo on waivers first?

Checkmate.

- Atomic Wedgie


That would be (frank)ing sick if he did (he won't ever) but it would show every GM in the league next time to put in bids.....lol
MindFr3eak
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: strathvegas, ON
Joined: 01.18.2012

Aug 14 @ 2:18 PM ET
And you gave it up to focus on your MMA career?
- Atomic Wedgie


LMFAO dude
As_I_See_It
Toronto Maple Leafs
Joined: 02.28.2011

Aug 14 @ 2:21 PM ET
Nothing illegal about it ask Huet.
- VANTEL


Nobody said that anything was illegal about it, but are you stating that Huet and Luongo are of the same calibre?

If Luongo is so "elite," don't you think shipping him off to Sweden wouldn't raise a few eyebrows around the league? What might future potential UFA's think about signing in Vancouver if Gillis could/would more or less re-neg and send you overseas?

If Luongo was sent packing for Sweden, he'd be leaving for nothing. Even a 7th rounder, mid-ling prospect or serviceable NHL player is better than that!

Surely, Gillis' ego isn't that big and we both know that he's not that stupid.
VANTEL
Joined: 07.03.2010

Aug 14 @ 2:22 PM ET
Are you prepared to put Luongo on waivers first?

Checkmate.

- Atomic Wedgie



I will say it once again . All of you please pay attention.

We will not be giving our 3 rd best player away for a bag of pucks or a bad contract.

If we can not find a suitale trade partner before the season starts ,then he will more than likely be playing on the Canuks until the right offer comes along.

We do not have our hands tieds,but if we did , we could find other options.
Trade for a low draft pick.
Put him in AHL.
Put him on waivers .
Loan him to another league.

These are unlikely scenarios but are more likely than taking Komi on the Canucks.


Ian if you ever mention Luongo/Leafs trade again hope your wife cuts you off for a year.
billyberg10
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: HEAVEN
Joined: 09.27.2011

Aug 14 @ 2:24 PM ET
Buddy I use to own a modeling agency and organize fashion shows .I have seen more naked girls than you can imagine.
- VANTEL




we are all jealous!!
As_I_See_It
Toronto Maple Leafs
Joined: 02.28.2011

Aug 14 @ 2:26 PM ET
I will say it once again . All of you please pay attention.

We will not be giving our 3 rd best player away for a bag of pucks or a bad contract.

If we can not find a suitale trade partner before the season starts ,then he will more than likely be playing on the Canuks until the right offer comes along.

We do not have our hands tieds,but if we did , we could find other options.
Trade for a low draft pick.
Put him in AHL.
Put him on waivers .
Loan him to another league.

These are unlikely scenarios but are more likely than taking Komi on the Canucks.


Ian if you ever mention Luongo/Leafs trade again hope your wife cuts you off for a year.

- VANTEL


Yup, a $5M+ back-up makes complete sense. I think you guys should totally do that!
walshyleafsfan1
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: I'd rather have Kassian than H, PEI
Joined: 01.11.2012

Aug 14 @ 2:27 PM ET
I will say it once again . All of you please pay attention.

We will not be giving our 3 rd best player away for a bag of pucks or a bad contract.If we can not find a suitale trade partner before the season starts ,then he will more than likely be playing on the Canuks until the right offer comes along.

We do not have our hands tieds,but if we did , we could find other options.
Trade for a low draft pick.
Put him in AHL.
Put him on waivers .
Loan him to another league.

These are unlikely scenarios but are more likely than taking Komi on the Canucks.


Ian if you ever mention Luongo/Leafs trade again hope your wife cuts you off for a year.

- VANTEL


I don't understand. Which one of the Sedin's isn't in the top 2?
billyberg10
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: HEAVEN
Joined: 09.27.2011

Aug 14 @ 2:27 PM ET
I will say it once again . All of you please pay attention.

We will not be giving our 3 rd best player away for a bag of pucks or a bad contract.

If we can not find a suitale trade partner before the season starts ,then he will more than likely be playing on the Canuks until the right offer comes along.

We do not have our hands tieds,but if we did , we could find other options.
Trade for a low draft pick.
Put him in AHL.
Put him on waivers .
Loan him to another league.

These are unlikely scenarios but are more likely than taking Komi on the Canucks.


Ian if you ever mention Luongo/Leafs trade again hope your wife cuts you off for a year.

- VANTEL



why trade your 3rd best player to begin with?? I thought schnieder was your 3rd best.??? Im confused
walshyleafsfan1
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: I'd rather have Kassian than H, PEI
Joined: 01.11.2012

Aug 14 @ 2:31 PM ET
why trade your 3rd best player to begin with?? I thought schnieder was your 3rd best.??? Im confused
- billyberg10


Exactly. I think it goes

Schneider
Hank
Luongo
Daniel
Raymond
Ballard
Kesler
Booth
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