> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Let's Pump The Brakes On Luongo - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/roberto-luongo-maple-leafs-trade-rumor-cba-cap-recapture/ - Published: 2013-01-08T12:00:08.000Z - Updated: 2013-01-08T12:00:08.000Z - Description: Really though, let's just take a deep breath. - Author: J.P. Nikota - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 A rather [startling bit of news from Pierre LeBrun of ESPN](http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/%5F/id/21219/trades-cheat-deals-and-more-cba-details?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) makes you wonder whether or not the Leafs should be taking a chance on a 33 year-old goalie, let alone trading one of their best offensive prospects for Roberto Luongo. If Nazem Kadri is "merely" a cost-controlled, second line player, he might help the Leafs more than another potential boat-anchor contract. Maybe. Oh, and then there is the whole [salary distribution thing to deal with](http://theleafsnation.com/2013/1/8/roberto-luongo-toronto-maple-leafs-vancouver-canucks-trade-nhl-lockout?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (outlined by Cam Charron). As details emerge, the new CBA is complicating things even more. If 'to Luongo or not to Luongo' is not a debate you're interested in wading into, don't be put off, because there are plenty of links to discuss today. Enjoy. [Lockout Over: Get Pumped for Leafs Hockey](http://www.fiveminutesforfighting.com/2013/01/2013-toronto-maple-leafs-season-preview-lockout-over.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A Toronto Maple Leafs 2013 season preview from Five Minutes For Fighting. A pretty good one, at that. [Leafs hope familiar roster yields different results](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-hope-familiar-roster-yields-different-results/article7025241/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Yeah, it won't. From James Mirtle. [The NHL is Back, 113 Day Long Panic Attack: Over.](http://thesilverfoxtoronto.blogspot.ca/2013/01/the-nhl-is-back-113-day-long-panic.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Silver Fox has some thoughts about the Leafs' net minding and 'D'. [Marlies Hot & Cold: December 31st to January 6th](http://kylethereporter.com/2013/01/07/marlies-hot-cold-december-31st-to-january-6th/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Yeesh, Joe Colborne has 15 points in 30 GP and he's HOT? Yech. OK, he can be traded for Luongo. [Backhand Shelf Podcast: 13 Topics for the 2013 Season](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/01/07/backhand-shelf-podcast-13-topics-for-the-2013-season/?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+HousesOfTheHockey+%28Houses+of+the+Hockey+%28Blog%29%29) Justin Bourne is starting back up the podcasts. Hurray! [Two amnesty clauses means twice the fun](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/01/07/two-amnesty-clauses-means-twice-the-fun/?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+HousesOfTheHockey+%28Houses+of+the+Hockey+%28Blog%29%29) WOOOOOOO! From Chris Lund at BHS. [Stanley Cup odds](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/01/07/stanley-cup-odds-pacific-champion-coyotes-near-the-bottom-oilers-odds-seem-awfully-low/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Justin Bourne has numbers from Gamblor. [10 NHL storylines to stoke the fires of excitement heading into the 2013 season](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/01/07/10-nhl-storylines-to-stoke-the-fires-of-excitement-heading-into-the-2013-season/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs make this Justin Bouren list twice. [Why Morgan Rielly Should Stay In Moose Jaw](http://www.dirtydangle.com/2013/01/why-morgan-rielly-should-stay-in-moose.html?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+DirtyDangle+%28Dirty+Dangle%29) I don't think there is a single good reason for him to play in Toronto. From Dirty Dangle. [New at Grantland: The 10 Types of Horrible People We Met During the NHL Lockout](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2013/01/10-worst-fans-nhl-lockout.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Down Goes Brown has a new article up. [Marketing master must figure out how to regain NHL’s mojo](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/marketing-master-must-figure-out-how-to-regain-nhls-mojo/article7026451/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Noooo kidding. From David Shoalts. [Lubomir Visnovsky, reluctant Islander, announces he will stay in Slovakia; NHL disagrees](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/lubomir-visnovsky-reluctant-islanders-announces-stay-slovakia-nhl-022319624--nhl.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Awkward. From Harrison Mooney. [Leaf roster assessment and preview, part II: the forwards](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.ca/2013/01/leaf-roster-assessment-and-preview-part.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I think Michael Langlois is a bit hard on our buddy Phil Kessel, but he's got a lot of other grades for your perusal. [Housekeeping: Two issues for the Leafs to settle in camp](http://theleafsnation.com/2013/1/7/housekeeping-two-issues-for-the-leafs-to-settle-in-camp?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Cam Charron wonders about the Leafs' goaltending and defence. Just like the rest of us.