@RenLavoieRDS Roberto Luongo is still looking at his options. We don't know yet if he'll accept to go back to Vancouver. #RDS


- DrChristianTroy

Now every trade proposal will include Booth and Higgins
- 1970vintage

I like Higgins! And yes I can see Booth taking over in Raymond's trade spot lol

Clarkson is worth $4 million in my opinion and Bozak nothing more than $3million.

This is the problem with some Leaf fans. They made the playoffs yes, but that was in a shortened season. So its like lets get all these top end guys and we will win the cup!

Christ you haven't made the playoffs in an 82 game season in 10 years!!! They are still a couple years away of seriously competing and paying Clarkson $6 million and Bozak $5 million is not going to help.
- TML93

They could afford Clarkson at $6 mil but on a short deal, say 3 years. Still need a top line C, but maybe they can make a trade, or perhaps Kadri can step up. Bozak for 8 years

Pretty sure Edler has already taken over Raymond and Ballard's role.

especially since the team that signed him to that signed elias to an awful contract the day before and is in huge financial trouble. Silly stuff. I'll take the Isles moves, minor deals but all 1 year.
- Isles_since_6

Henrique is an RFA after 13/14, and Schneider a UFA after 14/15, also.

Might have some issues in the future depending on what happens with the cap...

EDIT: Henrique is an RFA now.

@RenLavoieRDS Roberto Luongo is still looking at his options. We don't know yet if he'll accept to go back to Vancouver. #RDS


- DrChristianTroy

Hmmm, I wonder what options he has? Report and get paid, or don't report and don't get paid?

@RenLavoieRDS Roberto Luongo is still looking at his options. We don't know yet if he'll accept to go back to Vancouver. #RDS


- DrChristianTroy

Unfortunately he really doesn't have options.

Hmmm, I wonder what options he has? Report and get paid, or don't report and don't get paid?
- 1970vintage

He'll retire and play poker for a living

@RenLavoieRDS Roberto Luongo is still looking at his options. We don't know yet if he'll accept to go back to Vancouver. #RDS


- DrChristianTroy

What are his options, to report or not to report?

Pros and cons to each choice

I wonder if Roberto would pull a Tim Thomas, "I've decided to take a year off and get my life in perspective"???

Unfortunately he really doesn't have options.
- docmorgan

Sure he does. He either plays or refuses to come to camp which will result in his contract being terminated and he'll sign somewhere else next year.

They could afford Clarkson at $6 mil but on a short deal, say 3 years. Still need a top line C, but maybe they can make a trade, or perhaps Kadri can step up. Bozak for 8 years
- 1970vintage

Other than faceoffs and being Kessels BFF, Bozak is useless! He is a 1C by default and playing with Kessel Full Time he still can't get 50 points.

Sure he does. He either plays or refuses to come to camp which will result in his contract being terminated and he'll sign somewhere else next year.
- Canuckleafer

I'm not so sure that is actually a possibility. I don't think teams and players can simply void a contract.

Other than faceoffs and being Kessels BFF, Bozak is useless! He is a 1C by default and playing with Kessel Full Time he still can't get 50 points.
- TML93

Totally agree, I was laughing at Bozak, not you or the Leafs.

@RenLavoieRDS Roberto Luongo is still looking at his options. We don't know yet if he'll accept to go back to Vancouver. #RDS


- DrChristianTroy

Fu(k you Gillis.

What a dipsh!t. That guy made every mistake possible in the handling of this situation.

@RenLavoieRDS Roberto Luongo is still looking at his options. We don't know yet if he'll accept to go back to Vancouver. #RDS


- DrChristianTroy

What a (frank)ing joke this franchise has become.

I'm not so sure that is actually a possibility. I don't think teams and players can simply void a contract.
- 1970vintage

They can mutually agree to terminate it, but Luongo can't force the Canucks to rip up his contract. If he fails to report, he doesn't get paid.

I wonder if Roberto would pull a Tim Thomas, "I've decided to take a year off and get my life in perspective"???
- 1970vintage

That'd be ok really, let the club realize they are ok without him.

What a (frank)ing joke this franchise has become.
- Nucker101

OMG, it's the ghost of Nucker101...

What a (frank)ing joke this franchise has become.
- Nucker101

Only one guy is to blame. Yes, it has effected the whole franchise, but how this clown is still running the show is beyond me.

Sure he does. He either plays or refuses to come to camp which will result in his contract being terminated and he'll sign somewhere else next year.
- Canuckleafer

Um no, you don't terminate a contract because someone doesn't show up for work. He's suspended without pay.

That'd be ok really, let the club realize they are ok without him.
- LeftCoaster

Unfortunately his cap hit would still count. In which case you might as well have him play...

What a (frank)ing joke this franchise has become.
- Nucker101

You obviously weren't around during the late 80's, it's just a cycle my friend.

They can mutually agree to terminate it, but Luongo can't force the Canucks to rip up his contract. If he fails to report, he doesn't get paid.
- nucks_94

I think the players association would say no to voiding it.

Unfortunately his cap hit would still count. In which case you might as well have him play...
- Fosco

If he doesn't report you suspend him without pay, cap hit aside, we'd still be ok.