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08:24 AM ET 07.30 | Where will Roberto Luongo wind up if or when he is moved? The Florida Panthers are the best fit for the Vancouver Canucks goalie, but GM Dale Tallon won't give up prized prospect Nick Bjugstad to land him. The Panthers are as excited about his potential as they are about Jonathan Huberdeau. Bjugstad is playing at the University of Minnesota and seems ready to play in the NHL. Luongo was popular when he played in Florida before, plus he could be the lift the team needs to offset big moves by the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning. Canucks GM Mike Gillis is acting as if he is willing to go into the season with Luongo on his roster. But that would clearly be an uncomfortable situation with Cory Schneider seemingly set to be No. 1.

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July 30, 2012  08:39 AM ET

at least if he goes to Fla., he won't have to worry about high playoff expectations
And wither Lord Irk in all of this?

July 30, 2012  08:49 AM ET

Florida...so he can sit on the bench and watch Jacob Markstrom play.

July 30, 2012  08:53 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

at least if he goes to Fla., he won't have to worry about high playoff expectationsAnd wither Lord Irk in all of this?

Burkie has been somewhat quiet this summer... a little too quiet

July 30, 2012  08:53 AM ET

so really, the prospect is not holding up the deal, it's Tallon's willingness to part with said prospect

July 30, 2012  09:02 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

at least if he goes to Fla., he won't have to worry about high playoff expectations
And wither Lord Irk in all of this?

Here he is.

July 30, 2012  09:08 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

Here he is.

ah right, weekend just passed

July 30, 2012  09:15 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

Here he is.

Hahaha! Funny! Like Burke would actually leave food on the BBQ without ingesting it whole.

July 30, 2012  09:21 AM ET

Mike Gillis is delusional. No team is going to give up any prized prospects to get a goalie that is being run out of town, makes a boatload of money and is past his prime. The Canucks are stuck with him just like any other overpaid player in the cap system. If I were a rival GM, I would simply ask Gillis how it will play out if Luongo and Schneider share the same room this season. Especially when Luongo has already stated it's time to move on. Gillis has absolutely no ground to stand on with this trade.

July 30, 2012  09:22 AM ET

Really thinks it will be fun if Luongo is still there when the season starts.

July 30, 2012  09:26 AM ET
QUOTE(#10):

Really thinks it will be fun if Luongo is still there when the season starts.

I don't see any other option here. Florida doesn't need Luongo, and I really don't see why they keep getting dragged into this. The Leafs, all bs aside, aren't going to do this. Chicago needs a goalie, but this isn't what they need at this juncture. The only team I can think of that a) needs a goalie, and b) has pieces they can spare is Edmonton, and I don't know if trading him to a division rival is Gillis' best option here.

July 30, 2012  09:31 AM ET
QUOTE(#11):

I don't see any other option here. Florida doesn't need Luongo, and I really don't see why they keep getting dragged into this. The Leafs, all bs aside, aren't going to do this. Chicago needs a goalie, but this isn't what they need at this juncture. The only team I can think of that a) needs a goalie, and b) has pieces they can spare is Edmonton, and I don't know if trading him to a division rival is Gillis' best option here.

I still think...again all BS aside, he is going to The Leafs

July 30, 2012  09:32 AM ET

Bobby Lou is going to Chicago. The Wolves that is.

July 30, 2012  09:43 AM ET
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I still think...again all BS aside, he is going to The Leafs

If he does, I will legit get a NY Rangers tattoo on my chest. I'm serious, it's simply a deal that doesn't work. The GMs hate each other, the contract length is extremely restrictive and ties the team's hands if he really starts playing awful, and in terms of trade pieces I cannot see where Vancouver has interest in anything the Leafs have. In addition, it's an extra $5.3 mil on the cap. It's not even that bad, really, but when you look at the holes the Leafs have to fill, and the quality of next year's UFA class, it's smart to wait it out.

July 30, 2012  09:52 AM ET
QUOTE(#14):

If he does, I will legit get a NY Rangers tattoo on my chest. I'm serious, it's simply a deal that doesn't work. The GMs hate each other, the contract length is extremely restrictive and ties the team's hands if he really starts playing awful, and in terms of trade pieces I cannot see where Vancouver has interest in anything the Leafs have. In addition, it's an extra $5.3 mil on the cap. It's not even that bad, really, but when you look at the holes the Leafs have to fill, and the quality of next year's UFA class, it's smart to wait it out.

What's another 5.3 mil when you're paying Celine 6.5?

July 30, 2012  09:59 AM ET
QUOTE(#15):

What's another 5.3 mil when you're paying Celine 6.5?

Meh. It was worth the gamble. He's done in 2 years.

July 30, 2012  10:03 AM ET
QUOTE(#9):

Mike Gillis is delusional. No team is going to give up any prized prospects to get a goalie that is being run out of town, makes a boatload of money and is past his prime. The Canucks are stuck with him just like any other overpaid player in the cap system. If I were a rival GM, I would simply ask Gillis how it will play out if Luongo and Schneider share the same room this season. Especially when Luongo has already stated it's time to move on. Gillis has absolutely no ground to stand on with this trade.

Leafs fans are delusional

July 30, 2012  10:04 AM ET
QUOTE(#16):

Meh. It was worth the gamble. He's done in 2 years.

heard they were in negotiations o a long term extension

July 30, 2012  10:05 AM ET
QUOTE(#14):

If he does, I will legit get a NY Rangers tattoo on my chest. I'm serious, it's simply a deal that doesn't work. The GMs hate each other, the contract length is extremely restrictive and ties the team's hands if he really starts playing awful, and in terms of trade pieces I cannot see where Vancouver has interest in anything the Leafs have. In addition, it's an extra $5.3 mil on the cap. It's not even that bad, really, but when you look at the holes the Leafs have to fill, and the quality of next year's UFA class, it's smart to wait it out.

good points all....but in all seriousness, wouldn't Lord irk love to get "a name" in there? Let's face it, one more silly goalie signing and the leafs will have to change their name to Flyers North

July 30, 2012  10:09 AM ET
QUOTE(#11):

I don't see any other option here. Florida doesn't need Luongo, and I really don't see why they keep getting dragged into this. The Leafs, all bs aside, aren't going to do this. Chicago needs a goalie, but this isn't what they need at this juncture. The only team I can think of that a) needs a goalie, and b) has pieces they can spare is Edmonton, and I don't know if trading him to a division rival is Gillis' best option here.

Dubnik starts 80 % of the Oilers games this year. Plus they are in for one more year of the Buhlin walls contract

 
July 30, 2012  10:13 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

And wither Lord Irk in all of this?

He's just irking around, nursing a mammoth hangover headache.

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