To Florida: Luongo, Ballard and the rights to Raymond

To Vancouver: Bjugstad, Gudbranson and Florida's 1st.

I've suggested this before and most people agree that it's a good deal for both clubs. Panthers get the best goalie in the NHL, a solid top 4 d-man in Ballard and a proven top 6 forward in Raymond. The Canucks take on a couple of younger projects in Bjugstad and Gudbranson. They can take a chance with another prospect with Florida's pick. Canucks get younger and the Panthers get some nice pieces to put them over the top in the Eastern Conference. This is the kind of deal I could see happening.

[quote=Gullzy]

That's not the reason both Crosby and the Canucks are hated (and they haven't dominated for years btw.) Both are perceived to whine and female dog too much. The one nice thing with Torts coming in - perhaps the only good thing is that will change. As well for the Canucks, the diving issues killed their rep

I agree with you man. Unfortunately we're just watching, and not making any decisions.

It's a show, and the show must go on. If any GM wants to improve their goaltending, Luongo is their best option ATM.
- Gullzy

Only if he gets bought out. I do not think any team out there will give up assets AND take on that contract to get him.

To Florida: Luongo, Ballard and the rights to Raymond

To Vancouver: Bjugstad, Gudbranson and Florida's 1st.

I've suggested this before and most people agree that it's a good deal for both clubs. Panthers get the best goalie in the NHL, a solid top 4 d-man in Ballard and a proven top 6 forward in Raymond. The Canucks take on a couple of younger projects in Bjugstad and Gudbranson. They can take a chance with another prospect with Florida's pick. Canucks get younger and the Panthers get some nice pieces to put them over the top in the Eastern Conference. This is the kind of deal I could see happening.
- hankthetank

3,2,1...

That's not the reason both Crosby and the Canucks are hated (and they haven't dominated for years btw.) Both are perceived to whine and female dog too much. The one nice thing with Torts coming in - perhaps the only good thing is that will change. As well for the Canucks, the diving issues killed their rep
- Canuckleafer

Have you watched Tort's press conferences?????

To Florida: Luongo, Ballard and the rights to Raymond

To Vancouver: Bjugstad, Gudbranson and Florida's 1st.

I've suggested this before and most people agree that it's a good deal for both clubs. Panthers get the best goalie in the NHL, a solid top 4 d-man in Ballard and a proven top 6 forward in Raymond. The Canucks take on a couple of younger projects in Bjugstad and Gudbranson. They can take a chance with another prospect with Florida's pick. Canucks get younger and the Panthers get some nice pieces to put them over the top in the Eastern Conference. This is the kind of deal I could see happening.
- hankthetank

That is not a good deal for Florida at all

3,2,1...
- Canuckleafer

It's not even worth commenting on.

To Florida: Luongo, Ballard and the rights to Raymond

To Vancouver: Bjugstad, Gudbranson and Florida's 1st.

I've suggested this before and most people agree that it's a good deal for both clubs. Panthers get the best goalie in the NHL, a solid top 4 d-man in Ballard and a proven top 6 forward in Raymond. The Canucks take on a couple of younger projects in Bjugstad and Gudbranson. They can take a chance with another prospect with Florida's pick. Canucks get younger and the Panthers get some nice pieces to put them over the top in the Eastern Conference. This is the kind of deal I could see happening.
- hankthetank

I love how Crosby has average 1.28 pts/game in his career in the postseason, has won a cup, and constantly chokes in the playoffs.
- cap1681

Yeah, stats are great. But his next forecheck in the playoffs will be his first. Sooner or later, fans will realize that Crosby's version of flag football on ice does not carry a team to the promise land.

It's incredibly.


Luongo for Gardiner, Bozak, Kadri, and Toronto's 1st but no instead your team wants an unproven small goalie.
- CanUSA17

Haha, touche, i knew i would spell something wrong.

I agree with you man. Unfortunately we're just watching, and not making any decisions.

It's a show, and the show must go on. If any GM wants to improve their goaltending, Luongo is their best option ATM.
- Gullzy

Yeah, but who's gonna take that insane contract?

3,2,1...
- Canuckleafer

- LetsGoIsles

Let me guess, you think the goaltending tandem of Dipietro and Nabokov is the best in the NHL?
Look at Luongo's numbers. He has been the best goalie in the league for about a decade now. When he wants to he can take over a game.

That is not a good deal for Florida at all
- jake24242

Actually it is. Like I said, they get a top 4 d-man, a top 6 forward and the best goalie in the league. How is that a bad deal for any team?

That's not the reason both Crosby and the Canucks are hated (and they haven't dominated for years btw.) Both are perceived to whine and female dog too much. The one nice thing with Torts coming in - perhaps the only good thing is that will change. As well for the Canucks, the diving issues killed their rep
- Canuckleafer

Every team "whines". If I see a blown call, I yell at the TV. If a player sees a blown call, he'll bring it up with the refs.

Yeah, stats are great. But his next forecheck in the playoffs will be his first. Sooner or later, fans will realize that Crosby's version of flag football on ice does not carry a team to the promise land.
- Daman

Once again, you forget the fact that it DID lead to the promise land.

John Shannon @JSportsnet

The Vancouver Canucks will officially announce John Tortorella as Head Coach tomorrow.

Let me guess, you think the goaltending tandem of Dipietro and Nabokov is the best in the NHL?
Look at Luongo's numbers. He has been the best goalie in the league for about a decade now. When he wants to he can take over a game.
- hankthetank

so i disagree and then you make an even dumber comment; im certain your winning the people over

Let me guess, you think the goaltending tandem of Dipietro and Nabokov is the best in the NHL?
Look at Luongo's numbers. He has been the best goalie in the league for about a decade now. When he wants to he can take over a game.
- hankthetank

Just saying, Nabby is a UFA and DP was in Bridgeport for half the year. And the best goalie in the league is Lundqvist and that's coming from an Isles fan.

John Shannon @JSportsnet

The Vancouver Canucks will officially announce John Tortorella as Head Coach tomorrow.
- Canuckleafer

Then what?

Let me guess, you think the goaltending tandem of Dipietro and Nabokov is the best in the NHL?
Look at Luongo's numbers. He has been the best goalie in the league for about a decade now. When he wants to he can take over a game.
- hankthetank

Martin Brodeur and his 4 Vezina trophies in the last 10 years say otherwise.

Then what?
- Flyfreaky

John Shannon @JSportsnet

The Vancouver Canucks will officially announce John Tortorella as Head Coach tomorrow.
- Canuckleafer

Maybe not the best answer but I'd rather have a small Italian American with a temper than a puzzy French Canadian. Oh yeah and this coach has a Cup under his belt.

- hankthetank

Let me guess, you think the goaltending tandem of Dipietro and Nabokov is the best in the NHL?
Look at Luongo's numbers. He has been the best goalie in the league for about a decade now. When he wants to he can take over a game.
- hankthetank

as to your point of "look at luongos numbers"...these are his numbers:

2013:
In 20 games he was 9-6-3 (18 starts)
Tied for 26th for save percentage among goalies with 20 or more games played and 21st GAA


but maybe we have different definitions of "best goalie in the NHL"