Garrison was a 6th 7th defensman for a good portion of his career on the Panthers.One good season does not justifie why he should be making 4million a year.
- Alexzanki

Isn't that around what the Leafs paid JEFF FRIGGING FINGER lol Who had how many good seasons previously???

So the Maple Leafs should put a cell phone on their jerseys?
- systemtool

oh soooo many possibilities with that one...

I've never understood how any logical Vancouver fan thinks that's ground to yap the leafs on.

Vancouver hasn't won anything ever. Not since dinosaurs.

The intelligent people in your fan base are grimacing everytime they see that approach go into action.
- joel878

Vancouver "Millionares" cup champs 1915 baby.
- Boinker

The leafs have won 13 cups since then.. The actual leafs.

You were the only one's offering a ridiculous contract...
- Flyfreaky

Dont forget the ones they used to get Richards and Carter to fill the missing pieces to the puzzle.
- systemtool

Agreed. But that was done at the right time. Had they done that one or two years earlier, they may not have made the same kind of run.

My point is, when developing a team from the ground up, I think you first draft/acquire young talent, then you develop it through experience, and finally you make the 'impact' trades when you're ready to contend.

LA did it with Richards/Carter
Chicago did it with Hossa +
Anahiem did it with Pronger/Nieds.

- Conflict076

Your team is successful now. The leafs were successful then. One day that will change, and then change again. End of story. Please kiss and make up.

Because he WAS a all star goalie.
- systemtool

Sorry dude had to fix your mistype..

Could this be the reason that Connelly was sent back to the minors?
- TandA4Flames

No no and no

oh soooo many possibilities with that one...
- geta02it

I love how EK has to mention the Leafs because he knows they have the most fans that come on this site, mentions = hits. That being said, I could really see him going to Washington, if Luongo accepted to go there. Not sure what Washington could give for Lu, perhaps a guy like Marcus Johansson and a pick?

Agreed. But that was done at the right time. Had they done that one or two years earlier, they may not have made the same kind of run.

My point is, when developing a team from the ground up, I think you first draft/acquire young talent, then you develop it through experience, and finally you make the 'impact' trades when you're ready to contend.

LA did it
Chicago did it
Anahiem did it.
- Pen15

Your way works, and I agree with you. But it's not the only way.

Your team is successful now. The leafs were successful then. One day that will change, and then change again. End of story. Please kiss and make up.
- Deadmau55

Define successful?

He was offered more. But wanted to come home.
- Boinker

Well...I guess since he wanted to come home...

I laughed when I heard this this morning.

How is it well-played. It is obvious what Gillis is doing.

He is getting desparate.
- Aetherial

When gillis signed that contract, they married luongo. He should just keep him, and trade Schneider. More interest, and they'll get more value. If luongo is as legendary as every Canuck fan would have you believe, this shouldn't be a big deal.

They're stuck with luongo. There just isn't a fit anywhere. They can look at any return as similar to what Sutter got for phaneuf. Or what JS gigiere came to Toronto for.

It would be hilarious if gillis was stuck with him all year, and ended up having to make him the teams Scott Gomez. That would be beautiful.

Isn't that around what the Leafs paid JEFF FRIGGING FINGER lol Who had how many good seasons previously???
- SMP8719

Big dif tho..We could bury his big $$ in the minors if he failed,just like we did..

Isn't that around what the Leafs paid JEFF FRIGGING FINGER lol Who had how many good seasons previously???
- SMP8719

EXACTLY

Dumbass.

And they didnt give the idiot 4.5 or for 6 years. Plus that GM is gone for Toronto and your idiot GM is still running your team. We also dont have Finger anymore.


You still dont get it, do you. Lord you guys deserve the Canucks.

- systemtool

seriously, where did you find that? too funny...

Isn't that around what the Leafs paid JEFF FRIGGING FINGER lol Who had how many good seasons previously???
- SMP8719

yea but everyone knew that was an awful signing from the start. nucks fans actually think they got a good deal with garisson AHAHAHAHAHAAHA

Your way works, and I agree with you. But it's not the only way.
- Deadmau55

In a cap system, I'd be hard pressed to find another one.

Even Boston 2yrs ago...most of their core was drafted/acquired at a young age and developed.

You were the only one's offering a ridiculous contract...
- Flyfreaky

ummmm..... Ilya...... yeah stop talking

Define successful?
- geta02it

You can't argue that the Canucks haven't been a successful team, back to back presidents trophy winners and a trip to the finals is pretty good in my book.

yea but everyone knew that was an awful signing from the start. nucks fans actually think they got a good deal with garisson AHAHAHAHAHAAHA
- sensnucksnocups

Exactly.

Isn't that around what the Leafs paid JEFF FRIGGING FINGER lol Who had how many good seasons previously???
- SMP8719

So how many people tried to pitch finger as a bargain signing?

Geeez. The waters don't run deep with this one

Isn't that around what the Leafs paid JEFF FRIGGING FINGER lol Who had how many good seasons previously???
- SMP8719

This isnt about Jeff Finger nor the leafs.....Gillies is a good GM imo and in his defense the Canucks offense is pretty banged up , probably one of the reasons why people are going saying things look bleak when on paper they actually have a good lineup able to contend for the cup.