It never really gets old does it. Scooby's probably not awake yet, but he should be good for some beauties later on!

Here we go again
- LeftCoaster

Go 9ers.

It never really gets old does it. Scooby's probably not awake yet, but he should be good for some beauties later on!
- LeftCoaster

Well I think seeing Gillis was trying to pry Bjugstad (6'4 a 3 rd line center ) and Theodore out of Fla , instead he took Colborne (6'5 a 3 rd line center ) and Reimer (who was practicing with the Canucks).

I think Luongo will be elite till he's 40.


Just like many others.

Go 9ers.
- Leafsfan9329

Really good defensive games, a bit of a throw back. Hawks couldn't stop the run, but a good game. If I was a 49'ers fan I'd be more worried than a Seahawks fan, they don't look as dominant as predicted.

I think Luongo will be elite till he's 40.


Just like many others.
- robin_steele264

He at the very least will still have 5 more years of elite status.

Well I think seeing Gillis was trying to pry Bjugstad (6'4 a 3 rd line center ) and Theodore out of Fla , instead he took Colborne (6'5 a 3 rd line center ) and Reimer (who was practicing with the Canucks).
- VANTEL

Works for me. You're up early!

Well I think seeing Gillis was trying to pry Bjugstad (6'4 a 3 rd line center ) and Theodore out of Fla , instead he took Colborne (6'5 a 3 rd line center ) and Reimer (who was practicing with the Canucks).
- VANTEL

I like that trade from the Leaf's side

Works for me. You're up early!
- LeftCoaster

Girlfriend was snoring . For such a small girl she makes one hell of a noise.

The question remains....


Is he any good?
- robin_steele264

The answer to that is an obvious yes.
His talent shouldnt be in question. Hes been a pretty fantastic and elite goalie for van for a long time.

Its not even the dollar amount thats a problem. Its just the contract length. Otherwise, gillis would in fact be getting a premium return for him.
if he (gillis) takes back a contract, people might be surprised at how much he actually does get for lu

I like that trade from the Leaf's side
- faceto27

I seen Colborne and doubt he will be anything great. Reimer will probably back up Schneider this year only and be replaced by Lack next year. It is basically Luongo for a salary dump.

I seen Colborne and doubt he will be anything great. Reimer will probably back up Schneider this year only and be replaced by Lack next year. It is basically Luongo for a salary dump.
- VANTEL

Agree, colbourne to me is not fast enough to be anything other than a 3rd line center at best. Maybe a 2nd on a crappy expansion team like Markham. Reimer will always be a backup for someone.

Well I think seeing Gillis was trying to pry Bjugstad (6'4 a 3 rd line center ) and Theodore out of Fla , instead he took Colborne (6'5 a 3 rd line center ) and Reimer (who was practicing with the Canucks).
- VANTEL

Bjugstads ceiling is much better than just a 3rd line center.

Not sure its just colborne and reimer. Not like either of those pieces are crazy valuable, but both are pretty decent assets. Theres got to be some real salary coming back if van gets both of them

That said, has colborne stalled? Haven heard much for quite some time. His value pretty low now?
At one point he was the main piece coming back for a very 'valuable' kaberle!

Question for all the Leaf fans.......

If Markham does indeed get a team, would you switch your allegiance to them or do you just plain and simple bleed blue and white?

I live close to Markham, but because I've rooted for the Leafs for 40 years, I could never switch.

Bjugstads ceiling is much better than just a 3rd line center.

Not sure its just colborne and reimer. Not like either of those pieces are crazy valuable, but both are pretty decent assets. Theres got to be some real salary coming back if van gets both of them
- hugefemale dog77

Why would Gillis take a bad contract back when he could just put him on waivers.

Who would Bjugstad replace ? Sedin or Kesler?

Why would Gillis take a bad contract back when he could just put him on waivers.
- VANTEL

Cause hes also getting 2 pretty decent young assets.

I also added abit of a stipulation/question to the end of my original retort.
Might clarify my opinion a little better

Cause hes also getting 2 pretty decent young assets.

I also added abit of a stipulation/question to the end of my original retort.
Might clarify my opinion a little better
- hugefemale dog77

From what I have seen from Colborne he is invisible right now. I think Canucks would plan to get him into the gym and get him in game shape. His value as on right now is not high.

I agree if Gillis can get back two pieces of ok value not great he will trade. In the event of a bad contract coming back Luongo would be placed on waivers and playing in CBJ next year or whenever the NHL comes back. There will be no salary dump coming back.

Why would Gillis take a bad contract back when he could just put him on waivers.

Who would Bjugstad replace ? Sedin or Kesler?
- VANTEL

I never really thought of it like that.
I guess sedin long term, as hanks 32.

My point was bjugstads value is much more than a 3rd line prospect.
Almost a bluechipper IMO.
And its not like u dont want to have as many assets as u can just cause those spots happen to be full.
Turn around and move em if ya want

The answer to that is an obvious yes.
His talent shouldnt be in question. Hes been a pretty fantastic and elite goalie for van for a long time.

Its not even the dollar amount thats a problem. Its just the contract length. Otherwise, gillis would in fact be getting a premium return for him.
if he (gillis) takes back a contract, people might be surprised at how much he actually does get for lu
- hugefemale dog77

I thought I read somewhere -- oh yeah, in an Esplan thread -- that he was going to quit in 3 or 4 years. Was I misinformed?

From what I have seen from Colborne he is invisible right now. I think Canucks would plan to get him into the gym and get him in game shape. His value as on right now is not high.

I agree if Gillis can get back two pieces of ok value not great he will trade. In the event of a bad contract coming back Luongo would be placed on waivers and playing in CBJ next year or whenever the NHL comes back. There will be no salary dump coming back.
- VANTEL

make up your mind

make up your mind
- Canada Cup

Edit: I SEE DEAD PEOPLE!

I never really thought of it like that.
I guess sedin long term, as hanks 32.

My point was bjugstads value is much more than a 3rd line prospect.
Almost a bluechipper IMO.
And its not like u dont want to have as many assets as u can just cause those spots happen to be full.
Turn around and move em if ya want
- hugefemale dog77

Bjustad would be a great addition to a team below .500 .If you look at Fla , Bjustad would be the number 3 or 4 center on that team too .Fla should have took the deal.

Sedin and Kesler should be around for another 5 years and we have Gaunce in the wings waiting.We also have Lapierre and a step down also would be Schroeder.We can also draft another center or trade for an NHL ready center.

make up your mind
- Canada Cup

I say the new CBA, however it's structured, will make a difference on where Lu gets traded. Toronto does make sense, but who knows.

I thought I read somewhere -- oh yeah, in an Esplan thread -- that he was going to quit in 3 or 4 years. Was I misinformed?
- Canada Cup

6 or 7