Luongo Wants Extension Done By Training Camp As Well
by Sean Zandberg on Aug 21, 2009 5:00 PM PDT
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We keep hearing Mike Gillis saying that he is positive that the Canucks and Roberto Luongo can reach a contract extension before training camp. Yet, not much has been said publicly by Luongo, except that he wants to play for a Cup-contending team. Well today Luongo and his agent Gilles Lupien has shed some light on Luongo's side, and it should give Canucks fans some sense of relief (except for you "trade-Luongo peeps).
Luongo told the Quebec news outlet RDS today:
"I think it's important not to have this distraction there during the season, Luongo revealed prior to the start of the first edition of the golf tournament that bears his name. Especially with the Canadian media, it can not never end! That's why we will try to resolve it before the start of camp, so there is no problem during the season."
Lupien said:
"The biggest issue between Roberto and Vancouver was' is he wants to stay here?'' And the answer was given. Roberto wants to end his career there," said his agent, Gilles Lupien. "Now it's a question of length of contract."
Luongo admitted that it took him quite a while to get over the 7-5 Game 6 loss to Chicago, but took solace in the fact that great Patrick Roy had done the same thing in the past and always rebounded.Great point. Roy would put the puck into his own net and still rebound the next game.
I believe Roberto is no different. He is constantly challenging himself.
The original article can be found here.
Major tip to QCanuck at CDC for finding the story.
I wonder what the hold up is as far as "length of contract" is concerned. Is it the fact that Cory Schneider may become a starting goalie soon at a cheaper price? There is no doubt that if Luongo is signed to a considerable lengthy deal that Schneider will be traded. Damn, imagine the possibilities. The Canucks could get immediate help via trade route or solidify top draft picks over the next few years.
Put the pen to paper, Gillis. Get it done!
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Well, there you go then...
Lets see, I picked the 24th, and that is only 3 days away.
Hurry up Gillis!
Though I did read that Gillis and Gilman were out of town…maybe in Montreal, or Florida?
Sounds like they are close. Though hey, if the guy from the Examiner is to be believed, we should be trading him for Harding straight up!
I like how he is using the Game 6 loss as a strong motivator. Things are definitely looking good for the Canucks.
I have been saying it for the last year, and I will say it again…
Canada’s best Cup hope…
Peace
vancitydan
Yeah I knew you’d run your mouth. It ain’t over yet, but it looks to be soon. Hey, I’ll be glad to be wrong if I am
by Sean Zandberg on Aug 21, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
jesus how long did that photoshop take?
'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.
I did that a couple years ago. It took about 40 minutes. Glad you enjoy it. He is Luongod after all!
by Sean Zandberg on Aug 21, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Trading Schneider
That might take a little while: his NHL numbers haven’t been good, so they may want to showcase a little more before putting him on the block. On the other hand, they could just pitch his AHL stats to willing partners…
Biggest problem with trading him away isn’t future potential, though he should be a good one: it’s money matters. Getting immediate help means taking on corresponding salary. More bodies would have to move, and most of our trade bait is of the “potential” variety – meaning dirt cheap, and not much help in reducing budget.
Well I still stand by the opinion that we don’t need another big money d-man. I’d either let Schneider play 1 more year in the AHL or trade him for draft picks. I think his year in the AHL really pumped up his stock.
by Sean Zandberg on Aug 21, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
So long as they’re not picks for next year: it’s looking pretty awful, and damn near everyone is getting the “longshot” designation so far. Especially at the draft position we’ll be in for the next few years, at least.
Gosh, who said anything about a defenceman? Why, not me (this time)! If Luongo does sign long-term, I’d say we’re pretty much set for the duration, and can look for guys that won’t play for at least 3-4 years and start seasoning them. But if we take players back, we’ve still got to afford them, and that could be tough.
But if we take players back, we’ve still got to afford them, and that could be tough.
You bet. Distant prospects would be in order. A prospect and a 2nd round pick in 2010 or something like that.
by Sean Zandberg on Aug 22, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I am way too in love with Luongo. Part of me just melts and wants to give him whatever he wants, 12 year contract be damned.
Hopefully we can get something a bit more reasonable done though…
I’m all about the longer term contract with the smaller yearly cap hit. Remember the NHL was investigating Hossa’s contract with Chicago? Well what the hell happened to that?
Use the loophole! Gillis should have done it with the Sedins so we’d have more $$ in the bank cap-wise right now. Just my opinion.
by Sean Zandberg on Aug 24, 2009 12:40 AM PDT up reply actions
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