A plan to build a strong team and a good future The Canucks are going to make some changes this summer. The Sedin’s will be resigned though. Roberto Luongo will likely be extended. The Canucks want to get faster though. They would like to get younger on defense and add another puck moving defender.
Neidermayers to sign in Vancouver? TSN.ca is reporting that both Rob and Scott Neidermayer could be interested in joining the Canucks as unrestricted free agents this summer.
It is reported that their agent was on the Team 1040 radio show in Vancouver and mentioned that the brothers could be interested in playing for Canada’s West Coast club.
Could Roberto Luongo actually be traded? Could Roberto Luongo actually be traded? That’s the question everyone has been wondering the past few days after the Canucks were eliminated from the playoffs. Let’s look at a few possible scenarios.
Luongo uncertain about his future as a Canuck The Vancouver Province is reporting that Luongo is unsure about this future in Vancouver. It is reported that “when asked whether being captain will influence his decision to sign an extension. I don't think so. That's not something that's going to weigh on my decision," Luongo said.”
Tsn.ca is reporting that long time Canucks defenseman Mattais Ohlund is going to test the UFA market. It is noted that contract talks have once again broken off and that he is excited about the possibilities of what may be in his future.
Yankees Ink 16 year old Catcher The NY Post is reporting that the Yankees have signed 16 year old Dominican catcher Gary Sanchez today in a deal that includes a signing bonus in the neighborhood of $3 million. The deal was locked up on June 20th but they were not allowed to finalize the deal until today.
Mariners waiting until after All Star break to make deals Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports is reporting that the M's are waiting to see how the team does before the all star break before they decide to make any moves. The Mariners, running a close third in the American League West, will probably wait about two weeks before moving definitively on the trade market.
Already, though, they have engaged in preliminary discussions with the Padres about third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff, according to one source with knowledge of the talks. The person added that the chances for a deal — at this point, at least — are not strong. But San Diego officials have made clear to other clubs that Kouzmanoff is available.
