The Great iBoldin Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that goaltender Roberto Luongo has agreed to terms on a 12 year contract extension through the 2021-2022 season. “Today is a very exciting day for the Canucks organization,” said Mike Gillis. “Roberto Luongo is the leader of our hockey team; he is in the prime of his playing career and has a tremendous desire to make the Canucks a championship team. His leadership, competitiveness and character are what this team will represent for many years to come.” “This is a great day for me and my family,” said Roberto Luongo. “I love playing in a passionate hockey city like Vancouver and along with my teammates I am committed to doing everything I can to help make this a championship team.” http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=497482&navid=van-home-dl Gillis jizzes on the NHL again. $5.333 cap hit. Discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly3rs18 Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 the nhl needs to stop these insanely long contracts. it is really gonna screw a team over, like it is doing for the islanders with dipietro. but besides that, the canucks are gonna have a good year. they are gonna be a scary team with an improved defense and luongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Glad I can root for the Canucks again with Mats gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 The Canucks are having an awesome offseason. This is an amazing contract for both ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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