Comments for April 25, 2012 at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 9 out of 9 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Sat, 25 May 2013 16:32:20 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4587-april-25-2012#comment-20585 Per the controversial goal video, I can't believe, the officials, Toronto and Shanahan missed the spear that Chris Neil gives Lundquist pushing him almost out of the crease. Most obviously seen at 1:21 of the video. I also don't see how if a puck isn't contacted (by a skate in this instance) how it accelerates. 2:27 - Kevin Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:03:54 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4587-april-25-2012#comment-20582 Fantasy Guru, that is exactly the way to look at it, and what I believe is how Gillis will see it as well. I have heard the argument, that moving Schneider makes more sense, because you can get a lot more for him, then you could for Luongo. That may be true, and a big reason for it, is because Schneider isn't making the big money...I think you keep Schneider and use the space to go out and pick up a monster D, or a top 6 forward. - Puckhead Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:04:28 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4587-april-25-2012#comment-20581 Move Luongo for picks and put yourself into position to sign Parise/Suter? Sounds pretty good - Fantasy Guru Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:54:01 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4587-april-25-2012#comment-20580 Chris, the reason I see Gillis taking picks/prospects is because they have the goalie they want in Schneider, and if they move Luongo, they get cap relief, which they can then go out and address their needs. I don't mind the moving of big contract for big contract, but I don't think Gillis wants to go into next year with Luongo as his backup...and that is why he will take what he can get this summer. It may be a function of the cap, whereby if you want to take on Luongo, you may want to move a high salary guy, but when you are trying to build a winner, you would rather add Luongo, and keep Lecavalier, Nash or Marleau...although, those are three guys who could most definitely be moved this summer whether Luongo is involved or not. If I was a western team, there is little chance I would give Vancouver exactly what they need to get over the top, so look for a deal to the east. Ross, this summer is a very tricky time to move contracts because the league is heading into CBA negotiations. I have to believe that one of the pressing issues will be the buyout, and burying of contracts...it gives the spending teams a definite leg up, and if parity is where they want the league to be, that will be a hot button subject, because there are a lot more teams that don't have the option. - Puckhead Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:16:40 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4587-april-25-2012#comment-20579 I disagree that Tampa is the best fit for Loungo. I also disagree with Dreger, McKenzie and Dobber that Gillis will be interested in picks and prospects in return... The Canucks have been a post season disappointment for a few years now, and their window to win is shrinking. I dont see Gillis trading either goalie for anything other than a top 6 forward and/or top 4 dman. Picks and prospects do nothing to help the team today, and im positive that the priority is to win now... Taking that into consideration, TB isnt a great fit. Yzerman has lots of draft picks to move, but not really any players that are signed to similar loungo-type deals.. Vinny maybe, but the Canucks dont need a center and his cap hit would be a bit trickier to fit in. Hedman isnt going anywhere. TO also isnt a great fit. Schenn and Kadri would be a decent package, but doesnt fit the help-us-win-now criteria... FLA has no players of interest. NJ needs a successor to Brodeur but i dont see a player that fits Van's requirements there either. As for CHI and SJ - unlikely that Lou gets traded to a western conference team. Having said that, a Lou for Marleau trade would make sense for both teams... CHI seems especially unlikely due to the rivalry and Gillis not wanting to face Lou down the road, but CHI does have several players that fit the criteria of instant help and salary/term coming back... (Seabrook, Sharp or Hossa?) The best fit IMO is with Columbus. I heard they have a star winger who wants out. He is signed to a big long term deal as well, and CBJ could definitely use a goalie. Yes the cap hit is tricky again, but to add a sniper like Nash, im sure Gillis can find a way to make it work.Send Raymond with Lou and next years cap hit is identical. not resigning Salo frees up the money needed for Schneider... Problem solved... So why is nobody talking about Luongo and Raymond for Nash? I would be calling Howson right now if I was Gillis. Columbus is fairly close to FLA, and there would be no pressure, which is an environment Lou would likely thrive in. I dont like the Canucks and ill be terrified of their potential after they move a goalie, but i disagree 100% with the pundits who suggest that Vancouver is looking for picks and prospects... its time to win, and Nash, Marleau or Lecavalier feel (to me) like much more likely targets for Gillis. - Chris Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:19:55 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4587-april-25-2012#comment-20578 Jeremy, The reason why GMs can look at his contract as being 7 years is because it was front loaded. So they could buy out the remainder of his contract for cheap after 7 years. Of course he is going to get every penny of that contract if he wants it, who wouldn't? So 7 vs 10 years makes a big difference, because then the team can take him off of their salary for the remaining 3 years for much less then what his cap hit is. - Ross The Boss Palmer Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:14:56 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4587-april-25-2012#comment-20575 Just noticed something. Out of all teams that have won the Cup in 1976-2011, NONE have made it to the second round of 2012 playoffs yet! Boston, New Jersey and the Rangers are still fighting, and everyone else has ever been eliminated or not made it to the playoffs at all! Out of the five teams that have made it to the second round, only Philadelphia has won the Cup before, while St. Louis, Nashville, Phoenix and Los Angeles have never done it! - Pavel Nikiforovitch Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:48:33 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4587-april-25-2012#comment-20574 Its so obvious, provided Stevie Y wants Luongo...They are a team with loads of talent, an improving D corps, a good young coach, and a great young GM. The only thing they don't have...YEP! a big time Keeper...enter Luongo!! He would be the man, (as Dustin Tokarski is not the answer) his Wife's family is from south Florida, and he remains on a competitive team that can challenge for the cup. I can't believe it wouldn't happen this summer! All I heard on sports radio yesterday was Florida, Chicago, maybe Toronto...WTF? Even to try and draw a parallel between the media circus he deals with in Van City, and that would be an easy transition to T.O...forgetting the fact that T,O is still a ways off from competing for the Cup. Florida? Why would Luongo want another up and coming young stud in Markstrom breathing down his neck? Not a fit. Chicago, could make sense, and he would get the opportunity to stick it to Vancouver, but seriously, the west is a lot tougher, so that is why I say Tampa! The stars are aligning, and it could be a marriage made in heaven!!! Here's hoping it happens, as I think he got a raw deal in Vancouver, and at his age, he still has a lot of great years left! Puck - Puckhead Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:47:52 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4587-april-25-2012#comment-20573 ..nobody knows how these retirement contracts will pan out. 7 vs. 10 years makes it better? For a soon to be 33 y/o goaltender? There is nothing stopping Roberto Luongo from collecting every penny of that contract, he's got all to control. - Jeremy Wark Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:30:48 +0100