Michael Stuart: Tampa Bay Lightning Buy Out Vincent Lecavalier

They will be paying him for EVER. thank the league for nixing the trade. I think it would of helped both teams if they would of allowed it.

I am absolutely shocked, and I was wrong in that I didn't think they would do this. I wish I could say I applaud this decision but I can't. We have a HUGE hole at the #2 center now.

This puts a bullseye on Yzerman. He had to be the one who pushed for this. As one of his biggest supporters I respect his accomplishments, but when you make a move like this it better produce results

It's the right move... and I told you so.

Hope the Canucks try to reunite him with Torts.

So I guess you guys aren't taking Druin then?

I am absolutely shocked, and I was wrong in that I didn't think they would do this. I wish I could say I applaud this decision but I can't. We have a HUGE hole at the #2 center now.

This puts a bullseye on Yzerman. He had to be the one who pushed for this. As one of his biggest supporters I respect his accomplishments, but when you make a move like this it better produce results
- uf1910

Barkov would be a suitable replacement no?

It will hurt short term, but it is absolutely the right move for the long haul. They need to buy out Malone too.

Also, give Marty the 'C' that he should have been wearing this whole time.

I would guess..
50% chance Vinny ends up in Montreal, 50% for rest of the NHL - combined!

It's the right move... and I told you so.

Hope the Canucks try to reunite him with Torts.
- DrChristianTroy

This is the best avatar yet, DCT.

I am absolutely shocked, and I was wrong in that I didn't think they would do this. I wish I could say I applaud this decision but I can't. We have a HUGE hole at the #2 center now.

This puts a bullseye on Yzerman. He had to be the one who pushed for this. As one of his biggest supporters I respect his accomplishments, but when you make a move like this it better produce results
- uf1910

not having to trade Stamkos cause you can't afford the cap hit is a pretty good result...

just saying.

So I guess you guys aren't taking Druin then?
- hereticpride

well they need another C now!

They will be paying him for EVER. thank the league for nixing the trade. I think it would of helped both teams if they would of allowed it.
- Babalu88

Would have been a good trade

It's the right move... and I told you so.

Hope the Canucks try to reunite him with Torts.
- DrChristianTroy

Me to.

I would guess..
50% chance Vinny ends up in Montreal, 50% for rest of the NHL - combined!
- Cooshie

Rangers (BFF Richards is there),
Toronto (will pay big bucks for a C),
Vancouver or
Montreal.

I am absolutely shocked, and I was wrong in that I didn't think they would do this. I wish I could say I applaud this decision but I can't. We have a HUGE hole at the #2 center now.

This puts a bullseye on Yzerman. He had to be the one who pushed for this. As one of his biggest supporters I respect his accomplishments, but when you make a move like this it better produce results
- uf1910

I didn't think they'd do it this year. I figured that next year was more likely. Yzerman needs a young 2C now. There's a big hole. He's made his mark on this franchise. Now it's his time to make things happen for the better.

Rangers (BFF Richards is there),
Toronto (will pay big bucks for a C),
Vancouver or
Montreal.
- Orpik44

I bet he gives the western conference a go.

Barkov would be a suitable replacement no?
- SpoiledByOil

I discussed this a couple blogs ago. I hope that the guy is Barkov now.

It will hurt short term, but it is absolutely the right move for the long haul. They need to buy out Malone too.

Also, give Marty the 'C' that he should have been wearing this whole time.
- gaia88

I don't know whether they'll give it to Marty or give it to Stamkos.

Michael Stuart: Tampa Bay Lightning Buyout Vincent Lecavalier
- Michael_Stuart

His number will look real good hanging from the rafters someday soon in Tampa.

I don't know whether they'll give it to Marty or give it to Stamkos.
- Michael_Stuart

Eric Brewer

His number will look real good hanging from the rafters someday soon in Tampa.
- nfph

Absolutely.

I don't know whether they'll give it to Marty or give it to Stamkos.
- Michael_Stuart

I'm guessing it's Stammer. As much as Marty deserves it, Stamkos will be around for longer than him.

I'm guessing it's Stammer. As much as Marty deserves it, Stamkos will be around for longer than him.
- norbs

Agreed.

well this seals it for me...... Phoenix is on the move and Vinny will sign with the Nordiques ......

I bet he gives the western conference a go.
- thundachunk

Yes, he must be anxious to move his wife and 2-3 kids (not sure).