Koivu11 Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Most of you know that Roberto Luongo is a restricted free agent this summer. There was a little controversy last year when an arbitrator had to settle a contract with the panthers GM Mike Keenan. Well my sources say he "IS" staying with The Panthers and for a long time! I recently gave my Roberto Luongo NYI prospect card to my friends mom who works with Roberto's mom. (yes she does work ) Well im still waiting for it its been 2 weeks the reason is... He is building a new house for himself in FLA. Does this mean he's staying i would guess YES how bout you guys INTENSITY INTEGRITY INTELLIGENCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Most of you know that Roberto Luongo is a restricted free agent this summer. There was a little controversy last year when an arbitrator had to settle a contract with the panthers GM Mike Keenan. Well my sources say he "IS" staying with The Panthers and for a long time! I recently gave my Roberto Luongo NYI prospect card to my friends mom who works with Roberto's mom. (yes she does work ) Well im still waiting for it its been 2 weeks the reason is... He is building a new house for himself in FLA. Does this mean he's staying i would guess YES how bout you guys INTENSITY INTEGRITY INTELLIGENCE No big deal. We have a couple of good goalies and some good ones coming up. If he's not available... he's not available. Life goes on and we grow on... :king: :hlogo: :king: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koivu11 Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 Shortcat i know maybe you thought that i was directing this post toward the habs but i wasn't. It's allright if you misunderstood because since were not in habs talk i did not direct it towards the habs, although it would've been nice to have him here i was just stating that I think Luongo will stay in Florida for a long long time Off Topic But :hlogo: GO BG GO :hlogo: INTENSITY INTEGRITY INTELLIGENCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 luongo could easily sell his home and move with a stanley cup contender. heck' he could move in tampa and he could keep his house. it's a win/win situation for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Luongo said he'd leave if they didn't re-sign Jokinen. They've re-signed Jokinen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 if he's not resigned by next season, I would expect bobby clarke to be really agressive trying to make a deal for RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobRock Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 They offered him $30 million over five years, which is the same contract he turned down earlier this season. There's now way his agent is gonna let him agree to a contract that would delay his UFA status for four years. At the most, he re-ups for two years, but I'm still convinced he's gaone after one because he just doesn't like Keenan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 if he's not resigned by next season, I would expect bobby clarke to be really agressive trying to make a deal for RL Bobby Clarke isn't aggressive... he's NASTY aggressive. He won't get Luongo anyway. :king: :hlogo: :king: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Habby2919 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Roberto is a top five quality goaltender and he knows it. I doubt that he will want to stay with the Panthers for very long... I get the feeling that he wants to play for a contender soon, not wait for Keenan to try and make one. Which will take a while. :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 It's The Right Time To Sign Looks like Luongo wants to be back in Florida. I'm not surprised, he said if Jokinen was back then he'd be back. If they add a couple pieces from the FA market then they could be a Cup contender. What if Martin convinces Redden/Chara to sign there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Luongo will sign in Florida. Ignore all other rumours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenadian Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 http://www2.sportsnet.ca/blogs/hockey_hear...ing_to_florida/ "all-star goaltender Roberto Luongo has told the team he is only interested in signing a one-year deal, and not the multi-year contract which was previously rumoured to be on the table." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nasty Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 yes he says that he is not confident he will stay with the Panthers long term and won't sign a long term deal and be traded to a team not of his choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 For those of us who are dreaming of having Luongo in the bleu-blanc-rouge, forget it. He's not going to come here. Main reason is that there's no way that Gainey's going to give some seven million dollars to one player. Also, we have two more than adequate guys between the pipes now and there's more coming up in the next few years. Luongo.... as attractive as he may seem.... we don't need him. :king: :hlogo: :king: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Habby2919 Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Hes asking for a one year deal now. :hlogo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Like I said, IGNORE ALL Luongo rumors. He will sign with Florida whether it's a long or short term deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Apparently his agent's top priority is getting a no-trade clause and a 1 year deal. However,a NTC the year before you become a UFA is prohibited. How can they still think thats possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Bob Mackenzie offers this on tsn.ca: "Even if the Panthers could find a trading partner, it would be difficult to get anything good for him. The bottom line is, no team is going to give up valuable players or draft picks for a player who is going to be unrestricted." I agree. :king: :hlogo: :king: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 (edited) While Mackenzie proves a good point, he should also know that Luongo is easily one of the top 5 goalies in the world and some teams would take that risk. Problem is, Luongo isn't moving out from Florida for a LONG LONG time. edit: Typo Edited June 10, 2006 by Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Looks like LA is pushing hard for Luongo and offering up a pretty sweet package. Alexander Frolov, Dustin Brown and Mattiew Garon. Deal could work well for both teams. This is the early rumour anyways Frolov is an excellent talent and playing with Jokenin could see 30 goal 80+ seasons. Garon is capable of being a #1 goalie, or Florida with lots of cap room could go after a better goalie. Dustin Brown is a nice throw in who is still developing and could easily be a 20+ goal scorer. Deal could work out very well for both teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Looks like LA is pushing hard for Luongo and offering up a pretty sweet package. Alexander Frolov, Dustin Brown and Mattiew Garon. Deal could work well for both teams. This is the early rumour anyways Frolov is an excellent talent and playing with Jokenin could see 30 goal 80+ seasons. Garon is capable of being a #1 goalie, or Florida with lots of cap room could go after a better goalie. Dustin Brown is a nice throw in who is still developing and could easily be a 20+ goal scorer. Deal could work out very well for both teams. FOR ANY OTHER TEAM TO "UP THE ANTE" ON L.A. IS GOING TO BE VERY DIFFICULT. HE'S PROBABLY A KING SOON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaos Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 It would certainly appear so. Thats a tough offer to match nevermind surpass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexstream Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 While Mackenzie proves a good point, he should also know that Luongo is easily one of the top 5 goalies in the world and some teams would take that risk. Problem is, Luongo isn't moving out from Florida for a LONG LONG time. edit: Typo he is moving out of FLA, but not to MTL why overpay when we got as good if not better coming up (Price :bow: ) FOR ANY OTHER TEAM TO "UP THE ANTE" ON L.A. IS GOING TO BE VERY DIFFICULT. HE'S PROBABLY A KING SOON It's IMPOSSIBLE that they are offering that much. Maybe Brown and Garon AT MOST. adding Frolov is a suicide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTH Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Yeah, what streamer said. I don't consider Brown a throw in. He's a great prospect. I can't believe that LA offered that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobRock Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 How's this for adding fuel to the fire. Detroit may be interested in him. There was a wire story in the paper today that Detroit is looking for goaltending, and Keenan has said publicly he is going to try to move Luongo at the draft. If the Wings are serious, they may be willing to deal Pavel Datsyuk, who may be highlight material during the regular season, but has yet to score a playoff goal. Maybe throw in Manny Legace. The story also mentions Vancouver and a possible deal involving Todd Bertuzzi. But you can bet that Keenan's preference is to send him to the Western Conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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