Joke of the day - Giguere willing to waive no trade clause

[RedWingsRox 614]

So Giggy said that if Burke asked him to waive his NTC, he would ... who would want a $6 mill underachieving goalie ? ... even at pro-rated amount with 1/2 season over?

From Toronto Star

Burke's grand plan ... unload Giggy and pick up Nabby on waivers from Detroit . Unfortunately, that would actually be a good move for Burke!

[Louisville 112]

Burke's grand plan ... unload Giggy and pick up Nabby on waivers from Detroit . Unfortunately, that would actually be a good move for Burke!

Are you just speculating? Because that would piss me off.

[RedWingsRox 614]

Are you just speculating? Because that would piss me off.

Of course I'm speculating ... Nabby's signing isn't even confirmed. AND no team in my opinion would want Giggy!

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Nobody in their right mind would take him.

[kook_10 1,705]

The Wings made him a star - he was never as good as they made him look.

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

He is willing to miss out on "The Parade"? He is the true definition of a "team player".

[13dangledangle 968]

<br>He is willing to miss out on "The Parade"? He is the true definition of a "team player".<br>

<br><br> "The Parade"!  <img src="http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/clap.gif" alt="" class="bbc_emoticon">  That is hilarious.  Its funny cause its true.  The only thing worse then the Leafs are there fans.  (trust me I know Im within an hours drive)

[Barrie 900]

They were talking about Giggy's trade value today on the FAN590 in Toronto. Greg Brady, former radio guy in Detroit, said Giggy wouldn't get anything better than a 4th round pick. I agree!

[Guest Crymson]

The Wings made him a star - he was never as good as they made him look.

And the Wild, and the Stars, and the Devils. He didn't win the Conn Smythe for nothing, although his equipment certainly helped.

That said, Dave Lewis was a terrible head coach.

[GMRwings1983 8,803]

Well, he is the best playoff overtime goalie of all time.

[kook_10 1,705]

And the Wild, and the Stars, and the Devils. He didn't win the Conn Smythe for nothing, although his equipment certainly helped.

That said, Dave Lewis was a terrible head coach.

Right - but his star was made with 63 saves in game 1 of the playoffs against the Wings ...and the series .977 sv% and 1.00 GAA... They put him on a heater that he rode til the end. I remember it being the most frustrating series ever because it seemed like all 171 shots they had were bad angles or just plain crappy.

[SweWings 45]

Nobody in their right mind would take him.

So... Toronto?

[ben_usmc 253]

why not just wait for them to put Giggy on waivers if that were the case?

[kylee 727]

6 million a year? Yikes

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

Well, he is the best playoff overtime goalie of all time.

Don't give me flashbacks of 2003 please.

[titanium2 867]

Don't give me flashbacks of 2003 please.

Stupid Luc Robitaille. The crossbar doesn't even count as a shot on goal, buddy.

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

Stupid Luc Robitaille. The crossbar doesn't even count as a shot on goal, buddy.

They must have reviewed that situation for 20 minutes. We had like 70 shots on goal that game, and found a way to lose.

[Kira 451]

Well, he is playing for Toronto. You blame him for wanting to leave???

[Duck Guy 86]

Getting Jiggy with it.... As Team Advisior *contract pending* I will trade the ducks Practice sticks, nets,and pucks for him...

I have mah red phone here in my room waiting for toronto to call... good ol burky and jiggy

Oh ya and shave off about 5.5M of his contract before we trade for him...

Edited January 22, 2011 by Duck Guy

[ShanahanMan 473]

6mil is crazy for ANY goalie, even Roy in his prime. The fact is, especially with the salary cap, money these days has to be allocated elsewhere and goalies can no longer demand the huge payout that they could in the past. GMs are getting wise to this, as high caliber goalies can be signed for relatively cheap now. Look at Turco and Nabakov. Leave it to Burke to throw a gigantic chunk of cash at a goalie to play for a team with horrid defense and little offense. Anyone else see a problem?

Edited January 22, 2011 by ShanahanMan

[Original-Six 254]

6mil is crazy for ANY goalie, even Roy in his prime. Most GMs are getting wise to this, as high caliber goalies can be signed for relatively cheap now. Look at Turco and Nabakov. Leave it to Burke to throw a gigantic chunk of cash at a goalie to play for a team with horrid defense and little offense. Anyone else see a problem?

lolwut?

[ShanahanMan 473]

lolwut?

All things considered, he's still a high ranked NHL goalie in terms of status. He went from 6 mil a year to 1 mil with Chicago. My point is the days of goalies getting those kinds of salaries are over.....unless your GM is Brian Burke.

Edited January 22, 2011 by ShanahanMan

[toby91_ca 620]

Actually, if he gets healthy and playing well, he could be pretty attrative at the deadline for a team looking for an experienced goalie.

His salary is an absolute non-issue. There won't be much left on his salary come the deadline and he's a free agent at the end of the season.

There are only two issues regarding his trade value:

1. - needs of other teams

2. - his health

[CenterIce 83]

6mil is crazy for ANY goalie, even Roy in his prime. The fact is, especially with the salary cap, money these days has to be allocated elsewhere and goalies can no longer demand the huge payout that they could in the past. GMs are getting wise to this, as high caliber goalies can be signed for relatively cheap now. Look at Turco and Nabakov. Leave it to Burke to throw a gigantic chunk of cash at a goalie to play for a team with horrid defense and little offense. Anyone else see a problem?

Um, The Wings paid Hasek and CuJo 8 million, which included a 1 million Cup bonus.

[puffy 97]

I don't think Giguere has even made up his mind yet. One day he sounds like he wants to leave and the next day he mentions how much he loves Toronto. Just 2 days ago he said "I like playing here, I love wearing the white and blue."

I think Giguere is hoping he could put together a decent 2nd half and make burke consider re-signing him to something like 2mil.

Re-signing Giguere didn't look likely, but with Gustavsson drowning on them they might want to consider it.

Edited January 22, 2011 by puffy