This could easily backfire in a big, big way on Nonis.

That market will roast him alive if Luongo's traded elsewhere and the Leafs fall back to chasing for a playoff spot next year with merely average goaltending. He could have had an elite goalie with a low cap hit for Scrivens and a couple of seconds.

Honeymoon over Dave.
- YeOldTimer

I still think they could end up paying more for him later this year, or face the prospect of him keeping them out of the playoffs for a few more seasons playing elsewhere in the east.

Leaf fans laugh now but a few losses in a row and the heat will get turned up in a hurry in that city.

I still think they could end up paying more for him later this year, or face the prospect of him keeping them out of the playoffs for a few more seasons playing elsewhere in the east.

Leaf fans laugh now but a few losses in a row and the heat will get turned up in a hurry in that city.
- golfingsince

I agree with this

Yeah, he was obviously emotional and the team should have let him speak about it later. He could have instead tried to do a decent sell job and said that he intends to play for as long as he can at a high level, saying "my contract sucks" might be true, but won't help his or the team's cause.
- Nucker101

I'm not sure.The fans outside BC always knew he was a great goalie but he wasn't particularly liked. Truth be it, most fans in Canada cheer against the Canucks,even if theyre the last Canadian team standing,which is quite unusual.But in the last year, Luongo's popularity outside of BC has soared (due to his candor, honesty and twitter account),and fans,like me, are really rooting for him. Not sure how this helps his trade interest, but it doesn't really hurt. Who it does hurt, is the Canucks as the situation gets more desperate, the low ball offers will pour in.

I agree with this
- Bieksa#3

Huge game tonight. Oilers can pull within 3 of 3rd in the division, hold tie-breakers.

I'm not sure.The fans outside BC always knew he was a great goalie but he wasn't particularly liked. Truth be it, most fans in Canada cheer against the Canucks,even if theyre the last Canadian team standing,which is quite unusual.But in the last year, Luongo's popularity outside of BC has soared (due to his candor, honesty and twitter account),and fans,like me, are really rooting for him. Not sure how this helps his trade interest, but it doesn't really hurt. Who it does hurt, is the Canucks as the situation gets more desperate, the low ball offers will pour in.
- Jeropotato

Huge game tonight. Oilers can pull within 3 of 3rd in the division, hold tie-breakers.
- golfingsince

4-3 canucks in overtime

This could easily backfire in a big, big way on Nonis.

That market will roast him alive if Luongo's traded elsewhere and the Leafs fall back to chasing for a playoff spot next year with merely average goaltending. He could have had an elite goalie with a low cap hit for Scrivens and a couple of seconds.

Honeymoon over Dave.
- YeOldTimer

They don't need Luongo anymore than Vancouver does. Statistically,Reimer is pretty much the same as CS, only with 5 or 6 less playoff games.

They don't need Luongo anymore than Vancouver does. Statistically,Reimer is pretty much the same as CS, only with 5 or 6 less playoff games.
- Jeropotato

Reimer is one playoff series with Gionta's ass away from retirement. If he gets hurt again, his mom won't let him play.

I still think they could end up paying more for him later this year, or face the prospect of him keeping them out of the playoffs for a few more seasons playing elsewhere in the east.

Leaf fans laugh now but a few losses in a row and the heat will get turned up in a hurry in that city.
- golfingsince

I honestly wonder if the Leafs will continue to over achieve with shooting %'s and their goalies career high save %'s. They're a lock to make the playoffs, but I'm interested to see how they finish the season and how they perform in the playoffs.

I honestly wonder if the Leafs will continue to over achieve with shooting %'s and their goalies career high save %'s. They're a lock to make the playoffs, but I'm interested to see how they finish the season and how they perform in the playoffs.
- Nucker101

You would think, these are the Leafs.

You would think, these are the Leafs.
- golfingsince

http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NHL.html

Minny is also the favourite to win the NW according to this site, but I wouldn't pay too much attention to the %'s when they're close.

I'm not sure.The fans outside BC always knew he was a great goalie but he wasn't particularly liked. Truth be it, most fans in Canada cheer against the Canucks,even if theyre the last Canadian team standing,which is quite unusual.But in the last year, Luongo's popularity outside of BC has soared (due to his candor, honesty and twitter account),and fans,like me, are really rooting for him. Not sure how this helps his trade interest, but it doesn't really hurt. Who it does hurt, is the Canucks as the situation gets more desperate, the low ball offers will pour in.
- Jeropotato

Meh. Most people in Canada outside their respective cities were cheering against CGY, EDM, and OTT when they all made it to the finals, as well.

Meh. Most people in Canada outside their respective cities were cheering against CGY, EDM, and OTT when they all made it to the finals, as well.
- Fosco

Not to the degree of the Canucks-Boston SCF though, seemed like it was the Canucks vs the world. But IMO it seemed like it was more of the people who spend a lot of time on sites like HB that were cheering for the Bruins more than casual fans(just based on the people I know so I could be way off).

Meh. Most people in Canada outside their respective cities were cheering against CGY, EDM, and OTT when they all made it to the finals, as well.
- Fosco

How can anyone person say things like "most people" or "most of Canada"? Unless there is some sort of poll or referendum that actually polls "most of Canada", it is complete nonsense period.

How can anyone person say things like "most people" or "most of Canada"? Unless there is some sort of poll or referendum that actually polls "most of Canada", it is complete nonsense period.
- docmorgan

Relax. Most people I observed...happy now?

Next time I'll create a pie chart...

Big game, need to get off to a good start. Would like to see a big hit or a goal early to set the tone

Great play by Kassian, and Jensen looking much more comfortable tonight

Great play by Kassian, and Jensen looking much more comfortable tonight
- 1970vintage

Was just about to comment on that. Too bad he couldn't get a shot away but looking positive.

Pass it to Bulis ‏@passittobulis
Breaking: John and John's Yoda voices are terrible.

Great play by Kassian, and Jensen looking much more comfortable tonight
- 1970vintage

Perhaps the shock therapy worked

Derek Roy line already looking sexy.

Perhaps the shock therapy worked
- vancity787

Clearly. Kassian seems to be everywhere thus far.

Just started watching...
Roy is wearing my fav number 15

AV definitely needs a new pp system. Forward on point don't work.

AV definitely needs a new pp system. Forward on point don't work.
- manvanfan

Too bad we still can't make trades. Sedins, Edler and Kesler need to go!