VANCOUVER (CP) - The Vancouver Canucks sent Todd Bertuzzi to the Florida Panthers in exchange for goaltender Roberto Luongo Thursday in a blockbuster trade on the eve of the NHL draft.
The Panthers also acquired defenceman Bryan Allen and goaltender Alex Auld, while defenceman Lukas Krajicek heads to the Canucks alsong with a sixth-round pick.
"We are very excited to be making this announcement today," said Canucks GM Dave Nonis in a statement. "We believe that in Roberto we are getting a player who has represented his country at the highest level, has been nominated for the Vezina Trophy and has proven that he is among the elite goaltenders in the world.
"I would like to thank Todd, Bryan and Alex for their contributions to our hockey club over the years and wish them and their families the best of luck in the future."
Bertuzzi is one of the game's dominant power forwards, but he has been troubled by highly-publicized problems off the ice
Also grabbing headlines Friday were the stunning reports that superstar defenceman Chris Pronger wants out of Edmonton after only one season - a brilliant year where he led the team to one win shy of the Stanley Cup. Pronger still has four more years on a deal that pays him $6.25 million US a season.
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Re: Luongo A Canuck
That is a huge trade!
Good to see Luongo goto a Canadian team!
In regards to Pronger, I really wish he would stay in Edmonton, he looked so in place there. As much as I admire him, I think he is being a bit cranky about wanting out. Lets just hope Edmonton makes a good deal for him.
Good to see Luongo goto a Canadian team!
In regards to Pronger, I really wish he would stay in Edmonton, he looked so in place there. As much as I admire him, I think he is being a bit cranky about wanting out. Lets just hope Edmonton makes a good deal for him.
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well reports say it's Chris's family that doesn't like Edmonton!!!King_Nothing wrote:That is a huge trade!
Good to see Luongo goto a Canadian team!
In regards to Pronger, I really wish he would stay in Edmonton, he looked so in place there. As much as I admire him, I think he is being a bit cranky about wanting out. Lets just hope Edmonton makes a good deal for him.
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Re: Luongo A Canuck
Glad to see the LA rumours wern't true, would have hated to give up Frolov and Brown.
Pronger isn't going anywhere either, the source of that rumour is unreliable and you know how these things spread.
Pronger isn't going anywhere either, the source of that rumour is unreliable and you know how these things spread.
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well they said that Pronger may end up in Florida along with Jovonovski...CreepingDave wrote:Glad to see the LA rumours wern't true, would have hated to give up Frolov and Brown.
Pronger isn't going anywhere either, the source of that rumour is unreliable and you know how these things spread.
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Re: Luongo A Canuck
Some interesting trades tonight:
LA:
Acquired center Patrick O'Sullivan and the first round pick in the 2006 Entry Draft from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for center Pavol Demitra.
Really sad to see Demitra go, especially after quite a strong season. He was certainly our best player last year. However, I am excited with O'Sullivan, who did very well in his rookie AHL year with 47 goals.
Dallas:
Acquired center Patrik Stefan and defenseman Jaroslav Modry from the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for center Niko Kapanen and a seventh round pick in the 2006 draft; signed Stefan to a one-year contract.
Calgary:
Acquired forward Alex Tanguay from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Jordan Leopold, a 2006 second round pick and a conditional second round pick in 2007 or 2008.
If you haven't already, check out the first round draft: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=9661&hubname=
LA:
Acquired center Patrick O'Sullivan and the first round pick in the 2006 Entry Draft from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for center Pavol Demitra.
Really sad to see Demitra go, especially after quite a strong season. He was certainly our best player last year. However, I am excited with O'Sullivan, who did very well in his rookie AHL year with 47 goals.
Dallas:
Acquired center Patrik Stefan and defenseman Jaroslav Modry from the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for center Niko Kapanen and a seventh round pick in the 2006 draft; signed Stefan to a one-year contract.
Calgary:
Acquired forward Alex Tanguay from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Jordan Leopold, a 2006 second round pick and a conditional second round pick in 2007 or 2008.
If you haven't already, check out the first round draft: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=9661&hubname=
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Bob Clarke GM for the Flyers...selecting Claude Giroux"i forgot"
what a great Draft..thanks DAVE for posting the trades
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Re: Luongo A Canuck
i fuckin hate Bertuzzi, im glad he is off the team. Maybe I will support my home team then... Im an Ottawa Senators fan, I wonder what they will do in the offseason.
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Re: Luongo A Canuck
I don't think Zedeno Chara will be coming back 
But Redden should be, which is a good thing!
But Redden should be, which is a good thing!
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Re: Luongo A Canuck
I hope Chara makes his way down to LA, maybe Lombardi can make a special offer...