Agreed leafs could even throw in Percy or Finn rather then the pick, if need be
- Bieksa#3

ya that might work. Percy would be my choice to send. Then it's a known rather than an unknown too. Burke will get crucified for trading a 1st, even if it is protected...

EDIT: wait, you're still taking Connolly though

Lu has a 89 rating in NHL 13. That should count for something. He is ranked in the top 7.
- Bluechip23

for a back-up? that doesn't sound right

let em ask you something, did you think the asking price of howson for Nash was ridiculous? If so, guess what, Luongo is the same situation, only with a worse contract.
- Isles_since_6

his worse NHL season was last year: 36 points in 70 games. Half a point a game. That is solid for someone who isn't expected to play top 6 minutes. Maybe he isn't a guaranteed top 6 forward anymore but he is a solid 2nd/3rd liner and with Kesler looking like he will miss some time Connolly is a decent band-aid with only one year left on his deal.

no he doesn't. Just a weird NTC. Still no way in hell Luongo is in the minors, but they could technically do it.
- Big_Lightnin

Jackets would take him

Jackets would take him
- Bieksa#3

no way he waives for Columbus

ya that might work. Percy would be my choice to send. Then it's a known rather than an unknown too. Burke will get crucified for trading a 1st, even if it is protected...
- Big_Lightnin

Exactly

please check your facts before spouting off. He has a no trade. He can be waived
- Bieksa#3

wait, a goalie that is so valuable he's worth 3-4 assets from the Leafs, but the Canucks would waive him if they can't get that? You make awesome sense.

no way he waives for Columbus
- Big_Lightnin

I'm suggesting if he was waived clb would claim him.

ya that might work. Percy would be my choice to send. Then it's a known rather than an unknown too. Burke will get crucified for trading a 1st, even if it is protected...
- Big_Lightnin

disagree about the 1st, no one would care if we sent a 2nd rounder even if it is top 10 hell a 2nd and a 3rd is perfectly fine so a bottom 10 1st rounder isn't that much of a difference. Top 20 protect the pick and there is no issue, hell Percy is a former 25th overall much closer to the NHL then a bottom 10 pick next year.

I'm suggesting if he was waived clb would claim him.
- Bieksa#3

gotcha...

if this is truly the best we can do on Sept 15, and we have a season.... we have to trade Cory....

Leafs would of course do it...but doubt Vancouver would. Connolly is pure garbage.
- Juice

Disagree

lu's contract is much to ridiculous to even consider, Connolly has 1 year left

disagree about the 1st, no one would care if we sent a 2nd rounder even if it is top 10 hell a 2nd and a 3rd is perfectly fine so a bottom 10 1st rounder isn't that much of a difference. Top 20 protect the pick and there is no issue, hell Percy is a former 25th overall much closer to the NHL then a bottom 10 pick next year.
- Steven_Dean

I meant in the media. And sure he would. Papers would just rake him for it - "Has he learned nothing from the Kessel deal."

Idiots don't know a damn thing - will talk about all these late picks that turned into Hall of Famers... blah blah blah.

Ian I am sure Gillis is not in his office thinking what bad contract he could take back would hurt the least.

If things ever did become desperate Gillis could trade for a 7 th rounder to CBJ or Fla . We are no where near that. You also forget if Gillis wanted to clear salary he has a very good friend and former client who is GM of Modo in Sweden that would love to have the loan of a number 1 goalie.

I realize dog days of summer but you deserve a kick in the nuts for suggesting Komi at 3 mil for 4 years.
- VANTEL

You really think Lou would agree to go to Sweden?

He does have a NTC...

he's got a no movement clause. No waiving for you.
- Isles_since_6

Wrong. NTC

At this point, I am hoping for a lockout. That way I don't have to read another thread of what Luongo is worth. It is always the same people arguing back and forth. Hahaha give it up!

Disagree

lu's contract is much to ridiculous to even consider, Connolly has 1 year left
- senstroll

for negotiations purposes, yes, but in reality, it's really not. 6 yrs at $5.33 cap hit. No way he plays once his money drops to $3.3M, then below $2M.

it's a 6 yr contract. Hell if he doesn't retire the buyour is like $400K a year...

if this is truly the best we can do on Sept 15, and we have a season.... we have to trade Cory....
- malcohol

You want a First, a Prospect, and a good Roster player you trade Schneider and hope Lack develops well (He very well could too).

Schneider + Something of minimal value

First Rounder (14-21) + Mid Level Prospect (Potential Top 9 Foward, 3-5 Potential Defensman, 1B Goalie etc) + Roster Player (A physical Role Player with Offensive Upside, A Physical Sturdy Shutdown Defender with Grit)

For Schneider And Something (Future Considerations perhaps)

You really think Lou would agree to go to Sweden?

He does have a NTC...
- Iggysbff

NTC wouldn't have any bearing on loaning a player though

that would be hilarious

wait, a goalie that is so valuable he's worth 3-4 assets from the Leafs, but the Canucks would waive him if they can't get that? You make awesome sense.
- Isles_since_6

If van has to take your laughable offer of Lu, tanev and a 3rd for komi, bozak and a 2nd then yes they might as well wave him. I'm suggesting waivers is a better option then that pathetic offer. Okie dokie?

Ian Esplen: Getting Creative with Lu and T.O.
Getting Creative with Lu and T.O.
- IanEsplen

I'm no lawyer Ian, But I think this scenario is illegal under the current CBA. No way the NHL would allow this type of tampering ( and it is tampering, or Cap circumvention or what ever they may deem it) and I doubt the NHLPA would approve either.

Komi is under contract with Toronto and he and his agent are not allowed to have discussions like this with another team. Period.

NTC wouldn't have any bearing on loaning a player though

that would be hilarious
- Big_Lightnin

He would still have to agree to it...he has an NHL contract.

You want a First, a Prospect, and a good Roster player you trade Schneider and hope Lack develops well (He very well could too).

Schneider + Something of minimal value

First Rounder (14-21) + Mid Level Prospect (Potential Top 9 Foward, 3-5 Potential Defensman, 1B Goalie etc) + Roster Player (A physical Role Player with Offensive Upside, A Physical Sturdy Shutdown Defender with Grit)

For Schneider And Something (Future Considerations perhaps)
- Viktory

For schneider the canucks could get any of the young talent in Edmonton and probably more. Elite young goalies are the biggest commodity especially when signed to a low cap hit. I still can't believe schneider signed for so little.

for negotiations purposes, yes, but in reality, it's really not. 6 yrs at $5.33 cap hit. No way he plays once his money drops to $3.3M, then below $2M.

it's a 6 yr contract. Hell if he doesn't retire the buyour is like $400K a year...
- Big_Lightnin

Its a 10 year deal.... pass

This is more fun than the Anson Carter sweepstakes.


I predict several bans today.