Ian Esplen: 7 Spots for Lu 7 Spots for Lu

Like I said Lu Booth for Nash

Like I said Lu Booth for Nash
- VANTEL

when burke wants a player, he gets a player. I think Nash will be in Toronto and he will over pay to land him.

This is a good read about Lu in the Vancouver Sun



http://www.vancouversun.c...cament/6535400/story.html

when burke wants a player, he gets a player. I think Nash will be in Toronto and he will over pay to land him.
- IanEsplen

Burkes job is on thin ice. Do you think he is ready to overpay once more and become the most laughed at GM in Leafs history.

I totally forgot that Tampa has Detroits 1st. They can afford this move.

Burkes job is on thin ice. Do you think he is ready to overpay once more and become the most laughed at GM in Leafs history.
- VANTEL

I'm not sure I buy that he's on thin ice. That team cares about making money and that's all they care about. Burke does that and deflects from the crap ownership of the team. I see him getting at least two more years

Can NHL contracts be restructured?

I'm not sure I buy that he's on thin ice. That team cares about making money and that's all they care about. Burke does that and deflects from the crap ownership of the team. I see him getting at least two more years
- IanEsplen

Does he not have a 5 year contract? I think next year is his last year.

The media hate him
The fans hate him and most improtantly Don Cherry hates him.

If they take back salary from Toronto, why move Lu???? Really? Very simple. Not only do they have a budding #1 in Schneider which is what gives them the luxury of shopping Luongo in the first place. but because Lu has 10 years left on that contract. If they take back, let's say, Mike Komisarek, that's only two years commitment at $800k less per year. Makes sense to me

If they take back salary from Toronto, why move Lu???? Really? Very simple. Not only do they have a budding #1 in Schneider which is what gives them the luxury of shopping Luongo in the first place. but because Lu has 10 years left on that contract. If they take back, let's say, Mike Komisarek, that's only two years commitment at $800k less per year. Makes sense to me
- Phenom

It only makes sense if there are no takers for Lu. Again Leafs will be sitting trying to dictate a trade in which they have No Hand .Seriously that is why no one trades with them. You want a top 15 goalie and want to give back crap.

It only makes sense if there are no takers for Lu. Again Leafs will be sitting trying to dictate a trade in which they have No Hand .Seriously that is why no one trades with them. You want a top 15 goalie and want to give back crap.
- VANTEL

That's only because Calgary and Anaheim have given us false hope that we can fleece anybody.

That's only because Calgary and Anaheim have given us false hope that we can fleece anybody.
- Phenom

And where did it get you?

Think seriously .If you had Lu this year do you make the playoffs?

'Roberto is still, in many people’s opinion, a top 15 goalie in the league.'

I'd like someone to name me 10 better goalies in the league than Luongo, that have been proven for more than just a season.

'Roberto is still, in many people’s opinion, a top 15 goalie in the league.'

I'd like someone to name me 10 better goalies in the league than Luongo, that have been proven for more than just a season.
- snipesydangle

Dave Nonis was asked this year "Who is the best goalie in the league?" .Without batting an eye he said Roberto Luongo.

We laugh at his contract but GMs know it is a 6 year 40 mil contract. A 39 year old goalie is still capapble of playing.

That's only because Calgary and Anaheim have given us false hope that we can fleece anybody.
- Phenom

Don't forget about this one: "The Rangers sent Gomez, forward Tom Pyatt and defenseman Mike Busto to the Canadiens in exchange for forward Chris Higgins and defensemen Doug Janik, Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko."

If they take back salary from Toronto, why move Lu???? Really? Very simple. Not only do they have a budding #1 in Schneider which is what gives them the luxury of shopping Luongo in the first place. but because Lu has 10 years left on that contract. If they take back, let's say, Mike Komisarek, that's only two years commitment at $800k less per year. Makes sense to me
- Phenom

Komi is not going anywhere. Sorry, but you are not trading Komisarek for Luongo.

The deal I think the Leafs could make is

- Kadri
- Schenn
- 2nd
for

- Luongo
- 1 st

And where did it get you?

Think seriously .If you had Lu this year do you make the playoffs?
- VANTEL

Honestly, I think that is a real possibility. People seem to forget the Leafs were in a playoff position before falling off a cliff in February. They are not as far off people want to tag them as being. That being said, I'm still not sure Luongo is the answer. We all know how Burke hates long front-loaded contracts.

Don't forget about this one: "The Rangers sent Gomez, forward Tom Pyatt and defenseman Mike Busto to the Canadiens in exchange for forward Chris Higgins and defensemen Doug Janik, Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko."
- Maskdman3

Yeah, I was thinking about that deal yesterday watching the NYR/WSH game. What a dumb move. It was dumb at the time and even dumber now.

Komi is not going anywhere. Sorry, but you are not trading Komisarek for Luongo.

The deal I think the Leafs could make is

- Kadri
- Schenn
- 2nd
for

- Luongo
- 1 st
- riceroni

I can see this .Canucks woul be drafting 35 instead of 30 th.So Kadri and Schenn for Lu essentially

"Stevie Y needs a goalie, and Stevie Y knows Lu can win" is the exact reason luongo is getting traded is because he CAN"T win haha

"Stevie Y needs a goalie, and Stevie Y knows Lu can win" is the exact reason luongo is getting traded is because he CAN"T win haha
- DarcyTucker16

Your name says it all.

Komi is not going anywhere. Sorry, but you are not trading Komisarek for Luongo.

The deal I think the Leafs could make is

- Kadri
- Schenn
- 2nd
for

- Luongo
- 1st
- riceroni

Are you serious???? Who is going to give up a young defenseman, a top prospect and a 2nd round pick for a late 1st rounder and a 33-year-old goalie with a NMC in a contract that has 10 years left and a $5.3 million cap hit??? Come on. I know you're a Sens fan but even you can see how ridiculous that is.

Burkes job is on thin ice. Do you think he is ready to overpay once more and become the most laughed at GM in Leafs history.
- VANTEL

most of burkes moves have been good... theres no way he can be considered worse than JFJ...

I have no interest in Malone, id rather keep Luongo. Drag this one out and get what we need this off season. A top 2 defenceman and top 6 winger. Free up capspace, and give weber an offer sheet. Yes, im serious. With a tighter budget, bring up Schroeder or even Jensen. Gotta take a chance on these kids, look at Couturier(sp?)