Comments on: Will Leafs turn to Luongo trade now?

By: JoelLeafs

JoelLeafs — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:13:05 +0000

He’s an RFA, he has to be offered a minimum of 100% of his previous contract’s worth. If the leafs want to lock him up for more than a year or two, they will need to give some kind of raise.

By: Schneidfeld

Schneidfeld — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:02:10 +0000

Fair enough, he’s only 26, as long as we don’t overpay (no more than what you’ve mentioned, 2.25-2.75 per season) I’d be ok with having him back, preferably on a shorter contract, again as you mentioned (2 years), in case his slump year becomes his norm.

By: mojo19

mojo19 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:36:42 +0000

Phone autocorrected Bruins to Behind. Haha

By: mojo19

mojo19 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:34:43 +0000

Good post. I know Luongo is a solid goalie, just don’t believe he’s the 2nd coming of Cujo or Eddie. Not a fan, but I used to be.

As for Thomas, its all speculative, but many believe he’s upset with Boston ownership and management. He won the Vezina in ’09 and was disappointed to lose his starter status to Rask in 2010, then got it back in 2011 and won again, plus the Cup and Conn Smythe (just think, if they woulda played him he might’ve won 3 consecutive Vezinas). The following year he was the subject of trade talk again, despite winning everything he could. Thomas is understandably upset with the team, and the rumours stem from there.

His no trade clause is lifted July 1, by announcing he’s not playing he takes the leverage out of Bostons hand.

Also, because his contract was front loaded he’s been almost paid up. He’s walking away from $3 million, which the Behind won’t have to pay him. The B’s will however be on the hook for his full $5 mil cap hit, even
if he doesn’t play. But ti buy him out would only cost $2 mil, which could be spread out over 2 yrs ($1/$1).

Time will tell if he plays or not, but he will not play in Boston.

By: Steven_Leafs0

Steven_Leafs0 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 02:50:36 +0000

thing is he didn’t sign his contract after his breakout season, if he did he would have cost us 4M+. He will get a small raise from his last contract for sure. No way he gets payed $2M a season or less.

By: Schneidfeld

Schneidfeld — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:04:54 +0000

Man, if you’re right & he gets a $500 000 per season raise for dropping his production by more than 50% last season, I’m DEFINITELY trying this at work myself lol! ; )

By: Steven_Leafs0

Steven_Leafs0 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:43:39 +0000

I agree Kulemin is staying, it wont be a huge contract since Kulemin’s value is down, probably 2 years 5.5M give or take $0.5M.

By: Schneidfeld

Schneidfeld — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:37:29 +0000

Agreed, but he still had a serious slump year last season, his worst since entering the league. Don’t get me wrong, don’t hate the guy or WANT to see him go, just think it’s something that will be considered. Usually you see players excel in the final year of a contract, whereas Kuli’s previously impressive game completely fell apart. I certainly don’t see him getting any sort of raise, and hope that it’s a short term offer (1 or 2 years).

Kulemin

2010-2011 30 Goals, 27 Assists, 57 Points, +7 +/- Rating
2011-2012 7 goals, 21 Assists, 28 Points, +2 +/- Rating

By: Shoelesshobo

Shoelesshobo — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:25:49 +0000

Kulemen will be resigned. He is the type of players we want in Carlye’s system and with his goob buddy Grabovski locked up for a nice few years I see him resigning for a good number. People seem to forget that while he never scored much he was on of our best 2 way forwards.

By: Schneidfeld

Schneidfeld — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:06:04 +0000

Was just reading HockeyBuzz, Eklund (I know, I know lol) is reporting that a source swears to him that Luongo will be moved prior to draft day and will be a Leaf.

Things to consider (so many…):

Komi has 2 years remaining @ 4.5 mil
Lombardi is in his final year @ 3.5 mil
Armstrong is in his last yaer @ 3 mil
(of these 3, I’d like to retain Armstrong if possible, least costly, most upside)

Other things to consider

Kulimen is RFA this summer, coming off a bad season. Made 2.35 mil per year on last contract. Will Burkie give him a chance, or will he be gone? Could be another way of saving some cap space if his spot can be filled with a young player (Kadri, Frattin, etc.)

If Komi is moved, plus the unknown fate of Franson, could be a means of creating a roster spot for Shultz. Double bonus of freeing up capspace & gaining a young, promising Dman to play with Gardiner down the road. Again, freeing up funds that could be used to sign another good player.

Thoughts??