Tim Thomas or Roberto Luongo & all goalie trade discussion

[ACC1224]

Thomas, no question.

 

[colchar]

I don't think he's gonna trade for him and educate him haha that seems kinda weird.

Not trade for him to educate him but to trade for him as their starting goalie but educate him a bit if needed (ie. if Thomas spouts off again). I worded that post poorly but had been up until after 5am so I get a mulligan on lack of clarity.

 

[ULF_55]

Luongo, who'll lose his job to Reimer.

 

[robdicks]

Not trade for him to educate him but to trade for him as their starting goalie but educate him a bit if needed (ie. if Thomas spouts off again). I worded that post poorly but had been up until after 5am so I get a mulligan on lack of clarity.

No problem. I guess the only way he would trade for Thomas is if he doesn't care about his players' stance on gay marriage. If he doesn't care, then he may instruct them to keep their mouth shut, because in Toronto you'll be disagreeing with the majority, and have a much shorter leash, which is a problem when you're a goalie.

 

[RogerRoeper*]

Thomas easily. We can sign him for a year or two.

 

[Commander Clueless]

It really depends on Luongo's asking price. If its as steep as Canuck fans are predicting then Thomas makes a lot more sense. Hopefully he could give the reigns to Reimer in a year or two at most.

If, however, Luongo's price is lower I'd prefer him. He would solidify our goaltending longer and I'm not confident Thomas can keep up his level of play. Luongo also either gives Reimer more time to come into his own similar the Schneider situation in Vancouver, or he forces us to move one of him or Reimer (again, similar to the Schneider situation in Vancouver.

Tough call.

 

[RogerRoeper*]

Luongo is not worth nearly what Canuck fans think. That contracts scares off almost everyone.

 

[Warden of the North]

Depends on how the new CBA handles retirements.

Although im quite amused that Boston has 5m of wasted cap space in Thomas.

 

[RogerRoeper*]

Thomas is being quite an Ahole if he does just take the year off given he signed his deal at 35.

 

[iArts]

So, what about Luongo?

What do you guys think will happen with him? Will he be traded at all? Are we the ones pushing for him if he's traded?

There was so much talk about it last year, but with the lockout naturally everyone forgot about it.

 

[CerebralDevil]

I dont know analysts keep saying that Bozak a draft and a possible prospect is all but done deal. Who really knows??? I hope we dont let Colborne,Kadri,Ashton,Finn,Reilly or Ryan go.

 

[bruins1986]

Thomas. Although trading with the B's always worries me.

meh coming from a bruins fan, he probably wouldn't cost much.

 

[iArts]

I dont know analysts keep saying that Bozak a draft and a possible prospect is all but done deal. Who really knows??? I hope we dont let Colborne,Kadri,Ashton,Finn,Reilly or Ryan go.

For Luongo? Ship out any one of them except Reilly.

 

[Hanta Yo]

Neither, but of the two, Luongo. I don't see Burke having any interest at all in Thomas.

 

[LeafsNation75]

Luongo because he isn't as crazy from what we have seen with Tim Thomas and the media. Plus Luongo is still younger and I can't see Thomas playing anymore, assuming he sits out this year and wants to comeback next year. After all he is 38 years old. Finally given Toronto's recent trades with Boston I think it's best to not deal with them for a while.

 

[indigobuffalo]

Burke won't trade for Thomas after comments he made against gay marriage. So really, why is Thomas even an option. At this point its Luongo or status quo unless someone becomes available out of the blue.

This +1. Not only gay marriage, but Thomas' Libertarian politics are summarily anti-Canadian. He would be such a massive distraction in a city that is already a huge enough distraction for its pro-athletes.

 

[p.l.f.]

from vancouver board:

Great breakdown of a potential Luongo deal by TSN.

- Duthie cites TOR's need is immediate.
- Johnson, and LeBrun earlier, says the Canucks can wait a bit.
- Mckenzie mentions Weiss is unlikely to re-sign?
- Bozak + Prospect (sticking point) + pick alluded to as framework.
- EDM showed definite interest prior to Lockout.
- Pang thinks FLA will likely increase offer, McKenzie adds that players Luongo is currently practicing with thinks he's all world.
- Mckenzie also thinks that shortened season might increase interest from FLA in effort to do some damage in playoffs.
- Also, NO official deal in place right now between VAN and TOR.

 

[FlareKnight]

Until we really see how that deal would affect us under this CBA, I wouldn't touch Luongo.

Of course depends on what you'd give up, but in a short season I wouldn't make a gamble on anything that would have draft picks involved.

 

[Anthrax442]

Luongo. Thomas is nuts.

Why? Because he has an opinion and thinks his values are important to him?

 

[hockeygeek]

Why? Because he has an opinion and thinks his values are important to him?

happy fishing

 

[Anthrax442]

happy fishing

huh?

 

[mehavecable]

Any chance Vancouver buys out Luongo?

What then? Leafs sign him to a manageable contract... And give up no one....

 

[Censored23]

Any chance Vancouver buys out Luongo?

What then? Leafs sign him to a manageable contract... And give up no one....

Not a chance. Vancouver knows they can get at least SOMETHING for Luongo if they trade him, and there appears to be a few teams interested in aquiring his services. If they dont trade him, then Vancouver has one of the best tandems in net in the NHL.

Either way, its a win-win for Van, and with a shortened season, dont expect Luongo to be going anywhere this year. As for next year, well, that might be a different story.

 

[Al14]

Neither...

Thomas - screwball
Luongo - bad contract and couldn't bring Vancouver a Stanley Cup.

 

[Cor]

31-14-8
.919 save percentage

Yup, I want him