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Originally Posted by Noir
$8 million may be the starting point of his negotiation but considering he's already making close to $7 million doesn't necessarily mean there's going to be a significant deviation to his asking cost. At least not significant a deviation enough that will leave room for another high-value player instead of another 3rd or 4th line plug.
$8M is just a generalization of Luongo's upcoming contract. So becareful before you label others as morons before the favour is returned. Again. You don't want to start this so keep your condescending attitude in check, and so will others.
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The way people talk they seem to think the contract is guaranteed over 8, which it almost certainly will not be
people underestimate the back door relationships between franchise players like Luongo and their general managers, someone like Mike Gillis doesn't just sit in the background and deal through Luongo's agent and go strictly on numbers, he obviously consults Luongo on numerous issues regarding the teams development, acquisitions, and probably even drafting to some regard
Both of them together are not stupid, and im positive they have an understanding that if Luongo does indeed want to stay in Vancouver long-term he needs to take a little less, or work the contract so that if does not handcuff the team and they can grow and move forward always being competitive
the "window" to win a cup is the time in which Luongo is signed imo, enough pieces are in place that players can gel, get to know one another, and make good personnel decisions and character additions that can push us over the edge and make up a cup contender, the GM and the Captain understand both points and will work out something accordingly.
BTW.. in regards to that length road trip, imo the 8 game home stand is more of a concern.