Yes
- Cptmjl

No it'll be a higher cap hit. With maybe two years or three shaved off.....which would be exactly the same as he'll most likely retire at 39 anyways.

I think it's a "win now" kinda hiring. The Canucks definitely have a shrinking window due to their age and maybe they felt they needed a veteran coach to make the most of their talent. I'll be very curious to see how long his contract is for. If it's for longer than 4 years it's a mistake, IMO.
- djamon

I would say three years, two years to provide results and the third as a buffer. He gets renewed after two years or he's gone, that's my take on it.

I think it's a "win now" kinda hiring. The Canucks definitely have a shrinking window due to their age and maybe they felt they needed a veteran coach to make the most of their talent. I'll be very curious to see how long his contract is for. If it's for longer than 4 years it's a mistake, IMO.
- djamon

Absolutely. If he is hired it is to change the culture of the team which may not be a bad thing. What I'm worried about is the team which has had issues scoring in the past two seasons is going to hire a coach who is known for his defensive style.

No way he gets that term and probably not even that yearly amount.
- djamon

with 3-7 teams bidding for him? Come on. Of course he will.

During the lockout, I suggested that most teams would just wait for Lou to get bought out. Canucks fans jumped on me and thought I was crazy. What a difference one season makes.
- houseofcards74

Although it may be the best option, he'll never be bought out.

Luongo move goes down between buyout period and draft.

I think a buyout on Luongo is pretty much much a given. The contract is simply too big.

Then why was he fired?
- jake24242

That's not my decision and I or any other fan have any control over who they hire but I do know that I hated the tool AV and I'm happier than a pig in shyt that they fired his sorry azz. That's all I care about right now.

Pot meet kettle. Believe me pal your team will be left holding the short end of the straw on this switcheroo of coaches. You have no idea what your team is in for but just remember one thing...French Canadian. Your team just became the new Canucks. Be prepared for a lot of diving, hair pulling, and biting in the MSG.
- CanUSA17

Not quite, these boys have pride... see Torts did do one thing right, he got them to be play hard, solid, fundamental hockey. Where he lacked was creativity... take what Torts created and add AV's ability to generate offense and you have the makings of something good.

On the flip side, your team is going from an open style to a disciplinarian closed style hockey. Its gonna hurt you guys more than AV will hurt us.

with 3-7 teams bidding for him? Come on. Of course he will.
- Boinker

It's a terrible goalie market right now.

I'm constantly wrong about the stupidity of NHL GM's, but I just don't see anyone committing more than $5m and 4 years to the guy.

Word is the Canucks core was very involved in hiring the new coach, including Roberto. Luongo pushed hard for Tortorella, saying if he's hired he may consider revoking his trade request.

After Tortorella is hired, Luongo plans to tweet 'just kidding' and laugh all the way to Florida.

Lu does not need to be bought out until next year. I would keep him one more year and trade Schneider. Develop Lack and Eriksson and bring down Lu's buyout cost.
- VANTEL

Absolutely! Why isn't this being talked about more? If they can get nothing for Lu and lots for Schneider it seems like a no brainer. Lu isn't the problem with the team.

Not quite, these boys have pride... see Torts did do one thing right, he got them to be play hard, solid, fundamental hockey. Where he lacked was creativity... take what Torts created and add AV's ability to generate offense and you have the makings of something good.On the flip side, your team is going from an open style to a disciplinarian closed style hockey. Its gonna hurt you guys more than AV will hurt us.
- aecliptic

If that is what you think AV brings then you will be sadly mistaken and you'll be very disappointed. We'll see what Torts brings to Van but I can assure you that what AV will be bringing will not be good for your team.

If that is what you think AV brings then you will be sadly mistaken and you'll be very disappointed. We'll see what Torts brings to Van but I can assure you that what AV will be bringing will not be good for your team.
- CanUSA17

I think at the very least AV will bring some calmness and professionalism to the locker room and media scrums. Torts is a pr!ck of the first degree.

And AV has coaxed some pretty good offensive years out of his teams when he has the talent. Unfortunately, he's been given less and less to work with over the past 3 years and the results showed. In NY he'll have some pretty frisky players looking to rebound.

On Luongo... "...there aren't any teams now willing to trade for him, but there are many willing to wait to see if he is to be bought out..."

The hockey world has known the scope of this controversy for a year now, while Canucks fans have refused to believe and acknowledge the crappy situation that Gillis has placed this once contending franchise in.

NOBODY is bailing out Vancouver here. NOBODY will be doing Vancouver any favours.

So happy that the Leafs aren't a part of that bloody mess anymore.

This is the proper thing for teams interested in Luongo to do. Let him get bought out.. he'll sign here for 2-3 years at 3 mil per. Put Markstrom behind him, give Clem to Vancouver for a 5th or something. Done day. Next.

If that is what you think AV brings then you will be sadly mistaken and you'll be very disappointed. We'll see what Torts brings to Van but I can assure you that what AV will be bringing will not be good for your team.
- CanUSA17

AV automatically makes the defense better offensively because he doesnt mind the skilled offensive guys joining the rush and getting involved. Something you will never see from Torts.

Not quite, these boys have pride... see Torts did do one thing right, he got them to be play hard, solid, fundamental hockey. Where he lacked was creativity... take what Torts created and add AV's ability to generate offense and you have the makings of something good.

On the flip side, your team is going from an open style to a disciplinarian closed style hockey. Its gonna hurt you guys more than AV will hurt us.
- aecliptic

Ok, simmer down here. Let's be clear about one thing: AV didn't generate the offense, the Sedin Twins and a once upon a time lethal powerplay did.

Results based business. He didn't provide the results they were looking for, so they fired him. Just the same as AV...and every other coach for that matter.
- LeftCoaster

I believe its because of his attitude and coaching style and partly what happened between him and King Hendrick.

Absolutely! Why isn't this being talked about more? If they can get nothing for Lu and lots for Schneider it seems like a no brainer. Lu isn't the problem with the team.
- johnnypistons

because of the cap.. they are over the cap and still need to sign 6-7 forwards and 2 d-men.... booth cant be bought, ballard will be, but 4.5 mill is not enough for 8 players

with 3-7 teams bidding for him? Come on. Of course he will.
- Boinker

Since none of the GMs bidding will be Mike Gillis, the chances are pretty good that no one will give him a contract as stupid as the one he has now.

That's not my decision and I or any other fan have any control over who they hire but I do know that I hated the tool AV and I'm happier than a pig in shyt that they fired his sorry azz. That's all I care about right now.
- CanUSA17

Fare enough but this time next year I can tell you, you will be saying the same about the new coach.

Since none of the GMs bidding will be Mike Gillis, the chances are pretty good that no one will give him a contract as stupid as the one he has now.
- Canada Cup

Are we sure Mike Gillis won't be one of the GM's bidding. Has someone told him the rule about it? Canuck Management better make sure there's a memo.

I think at the very least AV will bring some calmness and professionalism to the locker room and media scrums. Torts is a pr!ck of the first degree.

And AV has coaxed some pretty good offensive years out of his teams when he has the talent. Unfortunately, he's been given less and less to work with over the past 3 years and the results showed. In NY he'll have some pretty frisky players looking to rebound.
- djamon

Professionalism? Have you seen the Canucks play under him? They weren't as hated of a team until that a-hole became the coach.

And a fukin chimp behind the bench could've generated offense with the players they had/have the last few years.

Professionalism? Have you seen the Canucks play under him? They weren't as hated of a team until that a-hole became the coach.

And a fukin chimp behind the bench could've generated offense with the players they had/have the last few years.
- CanUSA17

I think it's too easy to blame the way Burrows, Kesler and Lapierre play on AV. They were d!nks before he ever came into their lives...they'll be d!nks long after.

The players created their reputation...not the coach.