cw said:Tigger said:Sarge said:Tigger said:Sarge said:Tigger said:So Vigneault has confirmed Luongo has asked for a trade...
... and reports today read Tampa isn't really interested.
Didn't see that but I've heard that Florida won't be interested either.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2012/05/24/tampa_bay_lightning_yzerman_not_interested_in_luongo/
Some interesting words from Yzerman there.
"My philosophy is I'm trying to find that Hall of Fame goaltender," Yzerman told 620 WDAE. "But good luck trying to do that, it takes time. We'll find that guy through the draft or unrestricted free agency -- guy isn't there at this time."
I guess Steve realizes that not too many teams are willing to trade their Hall of Fame goalie.
Patience is a virtue. I have my doubts this market has much of that virtue left after what they've been through since the lockout. But I still do.
Tampa has some money problems, setting the tone for expectations is a smart move on his part too.