There's always some truth behind jokes. I've agreed with you in the past, that the Canucks need to seriously consider it, but I believe that both the team and Luongo have an "out clause" in the contract, I'm not sure how that works regarding the cap though or if it's even legal now. Either way, getting rid of Luongo and avoiding the cap penalty is a MUST for this organization.

I'm also on board with trading Edler for help up front.
- Nucker101

It is for a trade only I think. I don't think they can just walk away

Pretty sure you're joking, but all 3 would be in the best interest of this franchise.
- DrChristianTroy

With the cap hit going to 71 mil next year, and if the Canucks compliance buy out Lu and buy out Booth regular ,then they should have somewhere in the area of 20 mil in space. Re-sign Santo and Tanev for 2.5 for 4 years this Xmas .

With the cap hit going to 71 mil next year, and if the Canucks compliance buy out Lu and buy out Booth regular ,then they should have somewhere in the area of 20 mil in space. Re-sign Santo and Tanev for 2.5 for 4 years this Xmas .
- VANTEL

Santo Claus is coming to town.

Tanev isn't worth 2.5, not yet anyway.

Santo Claus is coming to town.

Tanev isn't worth 2.5, not yet anyway.
- dshiddy

He is a very steady Dman and young . Lock him up while he is undervalued. On years 2 3 and 4 that may be a bargain. Lock up the right side of COrrado and Tanev at a good rate then get a high price # 1/2 Dman

With the cap hit going to 71 mil next year, and if the Canucks compliance buy out Lu and buy out Booth regular ,then they should have somewhere in the area of 20 mil in space. Re-sign Santo and Tanev for 2.5 for 4 years this Xmas .
- VANTEL

I thought you wanted the Sedins bought out this off season?

I thought you wanted the Sedins bought out this off season?
- Marwood

Nope I wanted them at 5 mil two years . Still do

It is for a trade only I think. I don't think they can just walk away
- VANTEL

Thought so. Even a trade would screw the team over with a cap penalty down the road though.

He is a very steady Dman and young . Lock him up while he is undervalued. On years 2 3 and 4 that may be a bargain. Lock up the right side of COrrado and Tanev at a good rate then get a high price # 1/2 Dman
- VANTEL

Agreed. Two guys who I've changed my mind on are Tanev, who I thought was a #5 d-man at best before and Dale Weise who looks likes a decent 4th liner so far this year.

Nope I wanted them at 5 mil two years . Still do
- VANTEL

With the cap going up to 71 million(and could go even higher in the future), those contracts should be easier for you to live with.

OEL for a starting goaltender….any takers???

OEL for a starting goaltender….any takers???
- LeftCoaster

Varlemov?

OEL for a starting goaltender….any takers???
- LeftCoaster

Trouba + Poulin + Marchand

Varlemov?
- 1970vintage

Hmmmmmmmm ???

Edit: what if he goes to jail

Varlemov?
- 1970vintage

They place ice hockey in American jails now?

Thought so. Even a trade would screw the team over with a cap penalty down the road though.
- Nucker101

Meh, each passing year it's going to become less significant.

Hmmmmmmmm ???

Edit: what if he goes to jail
- LeftCoaster

The Avs will have to tighten up in their own end then

Twitter - "AV's mad, must be tough to coach when you don't have the Sedins, Luongo and Kesler to carry you."

The Avs will have to tighten up in their own end then
- 1970vintage

They were trapping it up like crazy the other night - 1, 2, 2…all night long.

They were trapping it up like crazy the other night - 1, 2, 2…all night long.
- LeftCoaster

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- LeftCoaster

didn't they just lose this past week?

didn't they just lose this past week?
- 1970vintage

Ya but they've got some injuries and the 49'ers needed a last minute field goal to pull it off.

With the cap going up to 71 million(and could go even higher in the future), those contracts should be easier for you to live with.
- Nucker101

They are ok as long as they keep scoring. I don't like having two contracts instead of one.

Meh, each passing year it's going to become less significant.
- golfingsince

Agree. Last 3 years of contract Fla with give up a first rounder for. They only have to pay him one mil and get a 5.3 cap hit. That is a Panthers owners wet dream

Agree. Last 3 years of contract Fla with give up a first rounder for. They only have to pay him one mil and get a 5.3 cap hit. That is a Panthers owners wet dream
- VANTEL

I could see him going to FLA before that if Markstrom doesn't pick up his game. Not sure what the return would be though.