Luongo content as a backup?

I don't believe you, largely because nobody pumps backup tires

translation:
Gillis couldn't find anybody stupider than he is to take this white elephant contact on a goalie that goes down faster than a drunken prom date when he's under pressure.

It sounds like he's there to collect a check and nothing more.

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 08:50 AM ET  09.13 by THE BISHOP!

It sounds like he's there to collect a check and nothing more.

money is in the bank....just ride it out....why should he care...........

My sister-in-law does the rink boards and banners for the Canucks. She is currently removing all displays with Booby Lou's photo on them.

You do the math.

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 09:05 AM ET  09.13 by Canuck eh?

My sister-in-law does the rink boards

and your brother doesn't get jealous?

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 09:12 AM ET  09.13 by Garbage Man

and your brother doesn't get jealous?

LOL - TGO's sister.

Dont know what the hell Gillis is thinking here..get rid of him already...take the best deal on the table from whoever....on a side note i dont know why these athletes today demand trades publicly then cry when they're not moved right away...that severely hinders a GM's job to get equal value for them and to do whats best for the franchise...you gonna cry, cry internally and keep your mouth shut then say all the bad things you wanna say AFTER you've been dealt.

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 09:05 AM ET  09.13 by Canuck eh?

My sister-in-law does the rink boards and banners for the Canucks. She is currently removing all displays with Booby Lou's photo on them. You do the math.

Just as long as she isn't sending them UPS to Toronto....

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 09:22 AM ET  09.13 by bostongm

Dont know what the hell Gillis is thinking here..get rid of him already...take the best deal on the table from whoever....on a side note i dont know why these athletes today demand trades publicly then cry when they're not moved right away...that severely hinders a GM's job to get equal value for them and to do whats best for the franchise...you gonna cry, cry internally and keep your mouth shut then say all the bad things you wanna say AFTER you've been dealt.

It's obviously different with Luongo. He was the starter, the career #1 in Vancouver, then they found someone better and regretted signing his contract. That falls on management, not the player.

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 09:39 AM ET  09.13 by dannylimes

It's obviously different with Luongo. He was the starter, the career #1 in Vancouver, then they found someone better and regretted signing his contract. That falls on management, not the player.

I agree with this completely.
It's like the owneras complaining that player contracts are too expensive...REally? And who pays them?

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Originally posted 09:48 AM ET  09.13 by Spiny Norman

I agree with this completely.It's like the owneras complaining that player contracts are too expensive...REally? And who pays them?

It's a take-what-you-can-get world. Don't blame the player's desire to chart his own course, an ability you gave him, for your inability to do your job correctly.

I hope they are stuck with him.

Yeah, I want that kind of ambition from my goalie. He is okay saying he is fine being a back-up instead of saying he is the starter and only wants to play for a team as a starter. I wish some athletes would grow a pair instead of trying to give nice quotes.

QUOTE(#14):

Originally posted 10:06 AM ET  09.13 by Hank Kingsley

I hope they are stuck with him.

I have been sitting fingers crossed for this possibility also. Leave this time bomb ticking away on the bench and in the dressing room. All apologies to Swamper for mentioning what must surely be a nightmare possibility for him ;-)

QUOTE(#13):

Originally posted 09:59 AM ET  09.13 by dannylimes

It's a take-what-you-can-get world. Don't blame the player's desire to chart his own course, an ability you gave him, for your inability to do your job correctly.

kind of, though not the way I might have phrased it.
I do think though, while you can go back and forth on Players/Owners....(and please, let's remember the agents in this fetid stew...) But the owners do have to make the offers i think that's where it starts.....and no, I don't hate rich people, before that comes up again

QUOTE(#14):

Originally posted 10:06 AM ET  09.13 by Hank Kingsley

I hope they are stuck with him.

I feel sorry for the guy that washes the ball caps.

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 08:50 AM ET  09.13 by Spiny Norman

translation:Gillis couldn't find anybody stupider than he is to take this white elephant contact on a goalie that goes down faster than a drunken prom date when he's under pressure.

I agree....if they do deal him, they'll eat a large part of his contract. If he stays, there is a chance either by injury, or poor play on Schneider's part....he could be a good #1 again.

QUOTE(#18):

Originally posted 10:17 AM ET  09.13 by Canuck eh?

I feel sorry for the guy that washes the ball caps.

Alberta has many industrial oil steamers they could borrow.