So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Welcome to the main forum of our site. Anything and everything to do with the Vancouver Canucks is dicussed and debated here.

Moderator: Referees

dbr
CC Legend
Posts: 3093
Joined: Sat Jul 09, 2011 5:37 pm

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by dbr »

RoyalDude wrote:Here's the problem with Bold Move Gillis, he needs to learn that you must always trade from a position of strength, when things are going well, the stock is high, in which he won't. Now's the time to pull the trigger.
You mean like when he didn't trade a top young player for a 4th line/AHL tweener heading down the home stretch last year?
User avatar
Tciso
MVP
MVP
Posts: 3578
Joined: Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:44 am

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by Tciso »

SKYO wrote:At this point I'd rather keep Ballard and get rid of Garrison lol.

As Ballard and Tanev are the #1 pairing for the Canucks!

Too bad that's NOT going to happen though, but the way Ballard is playing and stock rising, we should be able to get a quality return, especially for the teams most pressing need - a 3rd line checking center who can put some decent points.

Yeah, outside of a shift with BXA last night, Ballard has looked great. Carrying the puck well. Clearing the zone. Playing off Tanev very well. But, that shift with BXA was effing brutal. 2 turn overs in under 20 seconds. The Killer B's must never be reformed :)
The Cup is soooooo ours!!!!!!!
User avatar
Tciso
MVP
MVP
Posts: 3578
Joined: Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:44 am

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by Tciso »

I believe the field of teams is opening up nicely this season for GMMG to work with.

In the running of Need a Fricking Goalie are:

Toronto
Florida
Carolina
New Jersey - Brodeur is showing his age this season badly
Pittsburgh - MAF can, and should be bought out at the end of this season.
Washington
Phoenix

and there are still a few more on the fence. So, what would I like for Lou? Well, he is getting a little more expensive every day.
The Cup is soooooo ours!!!!!!!
User avatar
Jovocop
CC Legend
Posts: 3778
Joined: Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:18 pm

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by Jovocop »

Perhaps Washington might not be in *discussions* with the Canucks after all. 8-)

http://canucksarmy.com/2013/2/5/mckenzi ... e-laganire
McKenzie: Canucks Scouting Yale's Antoine Laganière

Over the weekend Mike Gillis and Laurence Gilman caused quite the stir by attending a Washington Capitals home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Super Bowl Sunday. The ensuing speculation led Gillis to ultimately apologize to to Washington Capital's General Manager McPhee (or if you prefer: GMMG apologized to GMGM), and McPhee ultimately complimented Gillis' class. I find all of that exceptionally boring.


More interesting, is the report from TSN's Bob McKenzie who appeared on the Team 1040 on Monday afternoon and said that the Canucks management team spent some of their time on the East Coast scouting Yale Bulldogs forward Antoine Laganière.

...
User avatar
Blob Mckenzie
MVP
MVP
Posts: 31105
Joined: Wed Aug 11, 2004 12:34 pm
Location: Oakalla

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by Blob Mckenzie »

SKYO wrote:At this point I'd rather keep Ballard and get rid of Garrison lol.

As Ballard and Tanev are the #1 pairing for the Canucks!

Too bad that's NOT going to happen though, but the way Ballard is playing and stock rising, we should be able to get a quality return, especially for the teams most pressing need - a 3rd line checking center who can put some decent points.
Garrison has been on for two goals against in 9 games. New team, new system. He will be fine. He is basically a bigger version of Hamhuis with a better shot.
“I don’t care what you and some other poster were talking about”
User avatar
Jovocop
CC Legend
Posts: 3778
Joined: Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:18 pm

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by Jovocop »

Blob Mckenzie wrote:
SKYO wrote:At this point I'd rather keep Ballard and get rid of Garrison lol.

As Ballard and Tanev are the #1 pairing for the Canucks!

Too bad that's NOT going to happen though, but the way Ballard is playing and stock rising, we should be able to get a quality return, especially for the teams most pressing need - a 3rd line checking center who can put some decent points.
Garrison has been on for two goals against in 9 games. New team, new system. He will be fine. He is basically a bigger version of Hamhuis with a better shot.
Speaking of Garrison, he needs a setup man for his one-timer. Edler seems to shoot more often than to pass. They are not very effective together on the powerplay.
Groovypippin
CC Veteran
Posts: 116
Joined: Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:26 pm

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by Groovypippin »

Jovocop wrote: Speaking of Garrison, he needs a setup man for his one-timer. Edler seems to shoot more often than to pass. They are not very effective together on the powerplay.
I agree. Would almost make sense to try a four forwards one D approach with Garrison to make him more of a focal point on the second power play.
User avatar
Strangelove
Moderator & MVP
Moderator & MVP
Posts: 42804
Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2004 12:13 pm
Location: Lake Vostok

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by Strangelove »

Jovocop wrote: Speaking of Garrison, he needs a setup man for his one-timer. Edler seems to shoot more often than to pass. They are not very effective together on the powerplay.
Agreed.
____
Try to focus on someday.
User avatar
Hockey Widow
CC Legend
Posts: 19125
Joined: Sun Jul 10, 2011 8:52 pm

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by Hockey Widow »

We've seen this with a lot of players that come to Vancouver, whether it is training or injuries or whatever. It seems to take these guys quite a bit to get comfortable and get into Canucks hockey. GArrison is at least getting the ice time and PP opportunities to work out his stuff, rehabbing an injury over the summer.
The only HW the Canucks need
User avatar
Hockey Widow
CC Legend
Posts: 19125
Joined: Sun Jul 10, 2011 8:52 pm

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by Hockey Widow »

So MG and Gillman are in the East scouting US College hockey. While there they are taking in some NHL games. After the internet buzz when they went to the Washington and Pittsburg game they have apologized to other GM's for the controversy and now inform the teams ahead of time that they will be there.

No Luongo scouting mission
The only HW the Canucks need
User avatar
Cousin Strawberry
MVP
MVP
Posts: 26075
Joined: Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:19 pm
Location: in the shed with a fresh packed bowl

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by Cousin Strawberry »

He seems to be trying to do too much as far as controlling the puck instead of getting himself in position to unload that howitzer he possesses. Brian Cambell also is the king of assists. Playing a good puckmoving forward at the point on the PP to feed him would help too.
If you need air...call it in
User avatar
Lancer
CC Legend
Posts: 3118
Joined: Fri Oct 08, 2004 10:41 am
Location: Kingston, Ontario

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by Lancer »

Strangelove wrote:
Jovocop wrote: Speaking of Garrison, he needs a setup man for his one-timer. Edler seems to shoot more often than to pass. They are not very effective together on the powerplay.
Agreed.
What about Tanev??? Hate to break up the combo of him and Ballard, but the kid can pass and can be a safety net for Garrison.

What can it hurt? :look:
Love the Sport. Love the Team.

Hate the League.
User avatar
Eddy Punch Clock
CC Hall of Fan Member
Posts: 1021
Joined: Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:35 am
Location: The Wack

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by Eddy Punch Clock »

Lancer wrote:
Strangelove wrote:
Jovocop wrote: Speaking of Garrison, he needs a setup man for his one-timer. Edler seems to shoot more often than to pass. They are not very effective together on the powerplay.
Agreed.
What about Tanev??? Hate to break up the combo of him and Ballard, but the kid can pass and can be a safety net for Garrison.

What can it hurt? :look:
Ballard.
2011..... the one that got away.
User avatar
Tciso
MVP
MVP
Posts: 3578
Joined: Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:44 am

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by Tciso »

Lancer wrote:
Strangelove wrote:
Jovocop wrote: Speaking of Garrison, he needs a setup man for his one-timer. Edler seems to shoot more often than to pass. They are not very effective together on the powerplay.
Agreed.
What about Tanev??? Hate to break up the combo of him and Ballard, but the kid can pass and can be a safety net for Garrison.

What can it hurt? :look:
We could end up with BXA paired with Ballard. That hurts !!

But, given how he and Ballard play, why break them up?? They play really well together.
The Cup is soooooo ours!!!!!!!
User avatar
Chef Boi RD
MVP
MVP
Posts: 28881
Joined: Mon Aug 09, 2004 6:36 pm
Location: Vancouver

Re: So, who would you like in a return for Luongo

Post by Chef Boi RD »

Ray Ferraro made a good point in that Garrison will never score 16 goals again, cause teams are aware of him now, sort of like when Aucoin scored a crap load of goals from the point that one season and never did again. Unfortunately for Garrison, this is his bread and butter so if he isn't doing this then where does he make it up in other area's? Ya got to admit, he ain't the most fleet of foot and can be a bit duh defesnively. We will see, it's still early.
“Tyler Myers is my guy... I was taking to Scotty Bowman last night and he was bringing up his name, and saying he’s a big guy and big guy need big minutes to play, he is playing great for ya… and I agree with him… He’s been exceptional” - Bruce Boudreau
Post Reply