Chloroform is the only way to bring in a goaltender to Philadelphia these days
- flyer_nutter

And yet, we still can't get them to leave without paying millions and millions of dollars.

If he gets bought out and is able to sign anywhere, why would he choose the Flyers over Florida, the team he still wants to go to? His family is here, their business is here, his house is here.. Don't get me wrong, I don't want Luongo here, but it doesn't make sense.

What position? 1st/2nd line material, or is he considered more of a role player?
- carcus

Clearly doesn't have the size to play on the 3rd or 4th line.

What this means is Philly is going to buy out Luongo FOR Vancouver and then re-sign him as a UFA.
- TeeVee

Which cant happen, so that would be some trick....

Luongo has been trapped by his contract for a whole year. He is going to want something reasonable.
- flyler

I see. If you can get him on free agency makes a lot more sense. Do you think he'll want to play for Philly though? They just bought out Bryz. It's a tough situation for a new goalie if you think about it....and Luongo has head issues (like Flower now).

Owner/GM
- Flyfreaky

Yeah, I would definately take him and get rid of your current ones.

By the end of the summer the Flyers will have:

Lou
Edler or Yandle
B.Ryan
P.Stastny
Dr.Who
J.Neutron
- Flyfreaky

Awesome, I'd like to go back in time and Stop Homer from Trading Richards so he could sign Bryz in the first place and then trade Bobrovsky.

It better not be by trade! I want no part of another terrible contract. As a free agent sure. 3 years 12 million sounds about right to me
- FlyerAdam30

Mike Smith wants $6M and 6+ years. Luongo will get more than $4M (probably about $5M depending on term) and likely 4 years (maybe 5). Start thinking about $18-20M for 4 years.

Unless Luongo is getting bought out, and signed by the Flyers, it makes no sense at all.
- MBFlyerfan

Why would it make no sense for Philly? A nice cap hit.. and he is WAYYYYYYYY better than Bryz.

Bryz contract is an absolute disaster.. Lu's is just not good. Canucks may retain some dollars on the contract too.. who knows.

If he gets bought out and is able to sign anywhere, why would he choose the Flyers over Florida, the team he still wants to go to? His family is here, their business is here, his house is here.. Don't get me wrong, I don't want Luongo here, but it doesn't make sense.
- Panthers88

Exactly. Philly is the place where goalies go to die. I'd rather go live on the beach

Yeah, I would definately take him and get rid of your current ones.
- carcus

I've been crying for years about Snider being the issue...I'm all winded and exhausted...

Eklund: Philly Buys Out Bryzgalov (E5), Luongo to Flyers (E4)
- Eklund

YAY!

What this means is Philly is going to buy out Luongo FOR Vancouver and then re-sign him as a UFA.
- TeeVee

Philly gets 3 buyouts? I know we give out terrible contracts, but I didn't think there was a provision in the CBA for the Flyers specifically.....

I think I have an idea, hear me out.

Flyers told the Canucks they want Luongo, but not the contract. Flyers tell Gillis, if the Canucks buy out Luongo, the Flyers will reimburse the Canucks 50% (or some other $$$) for doing so and will give the Canucks a draft pick +. Canucks discussed with Luongo and he has agreed to waive no trade clause on condition he is getting bought out and will sign with the Flyers.

Do I get a gold star??
- CanuckforLife

He has to wave his no trade clause if he is going to be bought out?

No wonder Canuck fans don't think he will be bought out.

Some people mentioning Hiller and Ryan to Philly... A) Why get rid of their star goaltender? B) You speculated that return would not include a goalie when all they would have left is an unproven Fasth (One 'mini' season is unproven in my eyes) C) Why would they add a star winger like Ryan on top of that for said compensation.... Couturier is good, but not a star. Ryan puts up way more points and is more valuable. The ducks are not morons, despite them gift wrapping Lupul and Gardiner for the leafs... Wake up and smell the brew boys! Philly made some poor investments and are now paying for it. Hiller will likely not be moved, and Ryan will get a hefty price or will stay. No need to rush a guy out who puts up points like he does. They finished 2nd in the west... why rush to change things so dramatically? It was a short season, they will get fair trade value or try again in a valid, full season. Good luck to Philly and their fans, they're gonna need it!

Exactly. Philly is the place where goalies go to die. I'd rather go live on the beach
- Orpik44

Philly has a nice beach...

I've been crying for years about Snider being the issue...I'm all winded and exhausted...
- Flyfreaky

Maybe you just need a bigger box.

By the end of the summer the Flyers will have:

Lou
Edler or Yandle
B.Ryan
P.Stastny
Dr.Who
J.Neutron
- Flyfreaky

and that means you lose your first round pick; either Brayden Schenn and Couturier and Read.

He has to wave his no trade clause if he is going to be bought out?

No wonder Canuck fans don't think he will be bought out.
- carcus

Canuck fans are (frank)ing nuts...

Philly get lou for nothing...then trades him to leafs for reimer and bernier...its all coming into focus now...

What this means is Philly is going to buy out Luongo FOR Vancouver and then re-sign him as a UFA.
- TeeVee

Your not allowed to sign the player for a year after a buyout

I don't see any situation where Vanvouver just hands him over for free. If they were that desperate then they would have moved him to Toronto at the trade deadline when there was legit assets on the table.
- gdsmack267

well this would make perfect sense IF the Canucks GM had realized that Luongo had no trade value - which he didn't.

well, we will find out if that same individual has woken up sufficiently to buy Luongo out in the coming days... but based on his performance and behavior as a GM to date... its anyone's guess.

Philly gets 3 buyouts? I know we give out terrible contracts, but I didn't think there was a provision in the CBA for the Flyers specifically.....
- steelydan

actually it would be four buyouts after Holmgren sees Streit play next year.

and that means you lose your first round pick; either Brayden Schenn and Couturier and Read.
- Oneonta Penguin

You gotta give to get...

Philly has a nice beach...
- Flyfreaky

You really want to compare beaches???