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What Gillis still hasn't come to grips with is that the only valuable "asset" he'll get in return for Lou is getting that contract off his books. Frattin + 1st rounder is still a ridiculous demand for one of the worst contracts in the league.

But yeah, I really don't want to endure another off-season of the Luongo saga. Hopefully Reimer can shut everyone up for good the rest of the way and in the playoffs this year.
 
Here is what I know, you let Reimer run with it now and if he falls flat and doesnt perform well, then we can grab a goalie
 
Good job by Nonis to pretty much stand pat. He’s a GM you can depend on to make the smart decision… though trading for O’Byrne may have come out of an itch to do something. But whatever, no biggie.

I’m happy with this roster going into the playoffs. It’s a nice vote of confidence for them, and the team can just focus on seeing what they can accomplish collectively.

The only move that might have made sense is Bouwmeester. But meh. I’d rather have the cap-space this summer to shape the roster, when there’ll be amnesty contracts and teams trying to get under the cap and such.
 
The Green Hornet said:
it is going to be very enjoyable seeing the look on Gillis' face when he announces he amnestied Loungo's contract this summer
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Mentioned this to friends today, that in the back of Luongo and his agents minds, they must somewhat want to use that NTC as stringently as possible because an amnesty would be the ideal situation for them.

Would allow him to double dip and get paid again, while also hand picking his destination..
 
BeLeafer said:
I wouldn't do Bozak alone for Luongo. At least he understands that his contract is worse than a piece of shit.
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He should have a talk with Gillis to see if he can get through to him on that point.

Transactions in the NHL sure have changed in recent years. Now you see very few potential top UFAs making it to July 1, teams with anything resembling a potential top 15 first rounder aren't parting with those picks, and big name highly-talented players becoming untradeable due to their contracts.

I think the amnesty buyouts are going to play a huge role going forward.
 
Really disappointed in listening to Nonis' presser that he tried hard to do exactly what I was really worried about - trade for Kipper, give him an extension - and was only stopped by Kipper saying no.
 
Pay close attention:

number17 said:
Nonis was just on TSN

- Said all along the interest in Kipper was 'a depth goaltender'
- "Reimer and Scrivens are our 2 goaltenders, they are the ones who took us to where we are and they will continue to be the guys we count on in goal. That was not going to change (with the potential trade), that is not going to change for a long time.
- So he's clarifying all along he was thinking of bringing in Kipper as a #3
- "Where I sit right now I don't see any trade for us this afternoon. We're happy with this group."

Music to my ears.
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