With the NHL trade deadline of April 3 fast approaching, rumors are swirling around players that could potentially be traded in order for teams to make the best playoff push possible.
Once again, rumors surround Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo. TSN’s Farhan Lalji recently tweeted that Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said the team is entertaining offers from four teams:
Gillis re #Luongo, "we're talking to 4 teams with varying levels of activity and various proposals" #canucks
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) April 1, 2013
Though Gillis did not refer specifically as to which four teams are interested in Luongo's services, Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo! Sports speculates that the Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the teams looking to add Luongo. The 33-year-old goaltender has a 2.44 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage this season.
Yet the Canucks will be picky when trading the veteran goalie. According to TSN, Canucks assistant general manager Laurence Gilman said on Sunday, “We need a third-line centre, but no one is going to steal Roberto from us.” He continued, “We’re not moving hi ...
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