Pre-Game Talk: Heritage Classic - Ottawa at Vancouver Sunday, March 2 at BC Place @ 1:00 PM

[King of Anarchy]

Oh god...not again...

That's it. I'm moving to a country without hockey or access to Wifi.

 

[Verviticus]

depressing

 

[Canucks LB]

Are you kidding me, are you ****ing kidding me. This org is a ****ing joke

 

[Drop the Sopel]

Maybe a Luongo deal is in the works and they don't want him to get hurt. I think it's obvious they will deal him if another team shows interest...

Lack gives this team the best chance to win right now. Tortorella doesn't have time for coddling. It's the right move.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

I love Lack more than anyone ... but why on earth would they start him tommorow?

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Maybe a Luongo deal is in the works and they don't want him to get hurt. I think it's obvious they will deal him if another team shows interest...

Lack gives this team the best chance to win right now. Tortorella doesn't have time for coddling. It's the right move.

I'd be very surprised... there's a boat load of goalies available right now...

 

[Finkle is Einhorn]

What an absolutely unnecessary way to bring more drama to a team that has been a circus for the past three seasons.

 

[Evolu7ion]

What a fking terrible decision by Torts. Disgusting. Honestly, Luongo is your starter. A veteran and core leader in the dressing room, who has been looking forward to this game all year. If I was Luongo, this would be the last straw, enough is enough. After all the **** he's been through, Luongo put it all behind him and showed up day 1 to training camp like a professional ready to go, ready to win. He's had a good season, been a mentor to Lack and been a key reason for his strong play. I hate this.

 

[John Bender*]

Maybe a Luongo deal is in the works and they don't want him to get hurt. I think it's obvious they will deal him if another team shows interest...

Lack gives this team the best chance to win right now. Tortorella doesn't have time for coddling. It's the right move.

I agree. However, if Lu is relegated to become Lack's backup, I think we start to see a different Lu. I think this could be a breaking point.

 

[Stonz]

Lack has been playing lights out, and while many fans have given up on them making the playoffs, Torts clearly hasn't.

This isn't the time to be worrying about feelings. Ride the hot hand that gives you the best chance to win.

Lou has had 1 start on weeks.

 

[Finkle is Einhorn]

I agree. However, if Lu is relegated to become Lack's backup, I think we start to see a different Lu. I think this could be a breaking point.

Would anyone blame him?

 

[Wetcoaster]

What an absolutely unnecessary way to bring more drama to a team that has been a circus for the past three seasons.

Hosea Cheung ‏@hosea24hours
To be fair, John Tortorella wasn't around last year for the goalie controversy. He just wants to experience it for himself. #luongo #lack

 

[John Bender*]

What a fking terrible decision by Torts. Disgusting. Honestly, Luongo is your starter. A veteran and core leader in the dressing room, who has been looking forward to this game all year. If I was Luongo, this would be the last straw, enough is enough.

I agree with you about the way Lu will feel, but I also agree with Torts decision. Lack has allowed 1 goal in the last 2 games. You need points now and can't worry about feelings.

 

[King of Anarchy]

I love Lack more than anyone ... but why on earth would they start him tommorow?

They dun goofed. Plain and simple. You can go with Lack for the rest of the season, but not tomorrow.

Huge mistake.

 

[John Bender*]

Would anyone blame him?

No, but in fairness, the guy behind him is red hot right now.

 

[Canucker]

Once again Torts shows why I believe he was the wrong choice. This was a game to give your #1 goalie, if Lack is now the #1 guy, great, give it to him...but I somehow don't think they'll be saying anything like that publicly. Game should have been given to Lu.

 

[Finkle is Einhorn]

Lack has been playing lights out, and while many fans have given up on them making the playoffs, Torts clearly hasn't.

This isn't the time to be worrying about feelings. Ride the hot hand that gives you the best chance to win.

Well then you turn to your General Manager and ask him why you have a $5 million backup. And why you dealt one of the best young goaltenders in the league instead of him and told everyone Luongo's your guy.

 

[John Bender*]

Lack has been playing lights out, and while many fans have given up on them making the playoffs, Torts clearly hasn't.

This isn't the time to be worrying about feelings. Ride the hot hand that gives you the best chance to win.

Lou has had 1 start on weeks.

This.

 

[canucksfan]

Makes no sense to me. Luongo has played very well this season.

 

[polarbearcub]

No words.... A luongo trade better be in the works , otherwise this is just another circus about to happen.
This organization is a joke

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Lack has been playing lights out, and while many fans have given up on them making the playoffs, Torts clearly hasn't.

This isn't the time to be worrying about feelings. Ride the hot hand that gives you the best chance to win.

Lou has had 1 start on weeks.

If they are doing this Lou better be traded by Wednesday... the team ain't making the playoffs with this hanging...

 

[NoShowWilly]

just had to make the quip about kesler never getting out.

After florida's owner said he'd spend to the cap i've thought Luongo to Florida was going to happen. just thought it'd be an offseason thing.

 

[Evolu7ion]

What happens if Lack falters and you need to go back to Luongo? He's going to be emotionally checked out after this slap in the face, this will be the final straw for him I'm sure of it.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

They dun goofed. Plain and simple. You can go with Lack for the rest of the season, but not tomorrow.

Huge mistake.

I mean I know all the games left are crucial but if there's one that is not it's tomorrow vs eastern Sens...

Really weird decision.

 

[Addison Rae]

Yeah because starting a goalie who's allowed 1 goal in his last 2 games makes this organization a joke. Luongo barley plays afternoon games anyway, ride the hot hand.