Roberto Luongo RUMORS & NEWS

Vancouver Sun "This time, Roberto Luongo really does hope it's goodbye. Of course, he said so long last year at this time and we all know what happened. But on Thursday, when he joined the rest of the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena for a final team get-together, Luongo made it clear that he does think it's..." May 10

Vancouver Sun "Roberto Luongo will remain in goal for the Vancouver Canucks for Game 2 Friday night against the San Jose Sharks. The decision became obvious when Cory Schneider did not come on the ice for practice today and third-stringer Joe Cannata did. The Canucks trail the best-of-seven series 1-0 after..." May 02

Vancouver Sun "Cory Schneider insisted Tuesday he is ready to play, but some of his words seemed to suggest he may not be completely over the mysterious injury that forced him to sit out the Vancouver Canucks' final two regular-season games. "No one is ever really 100 per cent in the playoffs at any point,"..." May 01

Vancouver Province "Keith Ballard was asked before a playoff game against the San Jose Sharks if he thought his coach had confidence in him. Raw and honest, he admitted he had no clue. That was two years ago. On the surface, not much has changed. However, it doesn’t take much scratching to see Ballard is..." May 01

TSN.ca "Roberto Luongo will get the start in net as the third-seeded Vancouver Canucks open their best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinal series against the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena. The Canucks have been consistent winners of the Northwest Division over the past five seasons, but hope a..." May 01

TSN.ca "Cory Schneider participated in a full practice with the Vancouver Canucks on Monday but his status for Wednesday's series opener against the San Jose Sharks remains up in the air. Schneider and head coach Alain Vigneault said that the goalie remains day-to-day. Vigneault said he may not make a..." April 29

CBSSports.com "Sometimes we get upset and we say things we don't mean. However, when it comes to the statements an emotional Roberto Luongo made Wednesday after not getting dealt at the NHL trade deadline, the Vancouver Canucks goalie has no regrets. “My contract sucks,” Luongo told reporters Wednesday,..." April 06

Vancouver Sun "It wasn’t Roberto Luongo’s contract last summer that undermined the Vancouver Canucks’ attempt to trade him, but his singular focus on going to the Florida Panthers. When the Toronto Maple Leafs, run back then by Brian Burke, were ready to negotiate a trade, Luongo reiterated his desire to play..." April 04

Pass It To Bulis "With less than 10 minutes until the trade deadline, Roberto Luongo was called off the ice by Canucks management, leading to rampant speculation that he was about to be traded. It turned out to be a massive false alarm, as the trade deadline came and went without a Luongo trade. In fact, the..." April 04

Vancouver Province "Well, Roberto Luongo may not need all $64 million. He said he would kill his contract if he could. Today, anyway, the 12-year, $64 million deal feels more like an anchor than financial security. Dollar bills don’t buy happiness. Or playing time. His contract may have looked like the best in..." April 03

Toronto Sun "Did Roberto Luongo give the thumbs down on a potential trade to the Maple Leafs last summer? So says Sportsnet’s Doug MacLean, who claims Luongo refused to waive his no-trade at the time in the hopes that a deal was in the works that would have reunited him with the Florida Panthers, the team..." April 02

Toronto Sun "Did Easter Sunday prove to be the stage for Roberto Luongo’s version of The Last Supper, at least in Vancouver? Is Toronto, in fact, the place where he will be breaking bread in the near future? The intrigue certainly is heating up. According to Vancouver Canucks assistant general manager..." April 01

TSN.ca "With the NHL trade deadline less than three days away, the Vancouver Canucks continue to field calls about goaltender Roberto Luongo. "[GM Mike Gillis] is in discussion with multiple teams," Canucks assistant general manager Laurence Gilman told TSN's Farhan Lalji. "Talks are beyond the 'tire..." April 01

The Province "If a draft pick and a low-rent prospect is all the Canucks are going to be offered for Roberto Luongo, they are not likely trading him, meaning, of course, he will play again in a Canucks uniform. Or rot on the bench. Just days from the deadline, the Canucks seem to still believe they can get a..." March 29

NHL.com ""It was painful. I hated every second of it. I just can't work with the guy." Cory Schneider delivered the line to a wall of TV cameras in a near-perfect deadpan before breaking into a smile after the Vancouver Canucks practiced Friday. Roberto Luongo, the subject of his mock hatred, had..." March 16

Vancouver Province "As long as Roberto Luongo is a Canuck, he will never capitulate. He will never just run up the white flag, and willingly surrender to his friend, Cory Schneider, who also happens to be his rival for playing time. People are free to label the Canucks situation in goal a controversy. That is..." March 13

Vancouver Province "Remember Roberto Luongo? You will tomorrow. The goalie who is reportedly frustrated, angry and fed up with his lack of playing time will get some in Columbus. Sitting on the bench for eight of the past 12 games, there has been suggestions that Luongo has become increasingly agitated with his..." March 11

Vancouver Province "Roberto Luongo made all of the saves Friday. But he didn’t make any jokes. How is he ever going to get traded acting like that? Presumably, he’s saving the one-liners for his twitter account which, if you’re to believe Nick Kypreos, he’s using to sway other general managers to go all in on a..." February 24

Vancouver Sun "Roberto Luongo will be back in goal Sunday but the Vancouver Canucks plan no other changes when they face the St. Louis Blues to complete a four-game homestand. Coach Alain Vigneault ran a full practice Saturday at Rogers Arena, with the emphasis on penalty killing and power play, and later..." February 17

Nucks Misconduct "Since Alain Vigneault opted to start Corey Schneider in nets during the first round of last spring's Stanley Cup playoffs, much of the media and many fans have been spending a lot of airtime, ink and attention on the "goaltender controversy" in Vancouver. But is there really a sign of such a..." February 11

Vancouver Sun "There won't be any clearance sale on Roberto Luongo. General manager Mike Gillis reiterated Friday that he is prepared to keep Luongo and fellow goalie Cory Schneider all season and would be entirely comfortable doing so. Gillis also suggested any team wanting Luongo will have to pay the..." February 09

Nucks Misconduct "In this era of goaltending controversies (who am I kidding, Vancouver has been a constant source of goaltending drama since Jeff Brown met Mrs. Kirk McLean), there are some strong opinions out there about what the Canucks should do with their 'problem'. You know, the problem that's helped push..." February 07

Globe and Mail "Imagine that Kathleen Wynne becomes premier of Ontario but her predecessor Dalton McGuinty is still allowed to run the province until he gets himself re-established in a new full-time gig. That’s the transitional trope in Vancouver where Cory Schneider was awarded the starting goalie position..." February 06

Vancouver Province "Roberto Luongo is winning starts. He’s winning games. And he’s winning plaudits for his poise amid the never-ending trade-watch marathon. He also picked the Baltimore Ravens to win the Super Bowl. “Of course, you should know that,” he chuckled Monday following the game-day skate. That wasn’t..." February 05

CSN Washington "Vancouver Canucks president and general manager Mike Gillis made quite a stir with his appearance in the Capitals' press box during their 6-3 loss to the Penguins Sunday afternoon. The Canucks have made it clear that they are shopping their three-time NHL All-Star goalie Roberto Luongo. So was..." February 05

Vancouver Sun "Just like his client, the agent for goalie Cory Schneider is not about to criticize the Vancouver Canucks for the team's handling of its goaltending situation. But Mike Liut, himself a former goalie, clearly hopes the uncertainty regarding a possible trade of Roberto Luongo does not hang over..." February 05

NHL.com "Roberto Luongo will once again be between the pipes when the Vancouver Canucks return to action Monday night. Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault announced Sunday that Luongo will receive his fourth straight start when the Canucks face the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place. Luongo, 33, stopped 27..." February 04

Vancouver Province "In honor of the Super Bowl here's something else that's periodically entertaining, the Monday morning musings and meditations on the world of sports. The stars seemed to be lining up for the Canucks and Capitals before NBC's cameras caught Canucks' GM Mike Gillis in Washington on..." February 04

NHL.com "Buffalo Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek, Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz and Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo have been named the NHL's 'Three Stars' for the week ending Feb. 3. FIRST STAR -- THOMAS VANEK, LW, BUFFALO SABRES Vanek climbed to first place in the NHL scoring..." February 04

Vancouver Province "If it was a grudge match, it was produced by Disney on Ice. As if seeing the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks clash with the aggression of a candle light dinner, and the savagery of a Lifetime movie, wasn't enough, Patrick Kane didn't leave Vancouver before gushing about Roberto..." February 03

Vancouver Sun "A B.C. woman who is battling cancer wants Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo to know that he has made the most important save of all: Her life. Desperate to find motivation to help her cope through draining rounds of thyroid cancer treatment, Leigh Maureen Thornton turned to her love of..." February 03

Vancouver Province "Over the years we've seen more than a few versions of Roberto Luongo. There was the mystery man of 2006 whose contract beef with Florida landed him in Vancouver, where he proceeded to author one of the two or three greatest individual seasons in Canucks history. That Luongo gave way to the..." February 03

Vancouver Province "The grudge match may have fizzled, but Roberto Luongo didn't. Not even in the shootout, where Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp lined up like murderers' row. "I think I pooped myself a little there before the shootout when I saw all those guys," Luongo said. "It was not the..." February 02

NHL.com "Instead of taking the crease as the Vancouver Canucks' new No. 1 goaltender, Cory Schneider will be back on the bench watching Roberto Luongo start a third straight game when the Chicago Blackhawks visit Friday night. If it was anyone else, Schneider might be really upset. But watching..." January 31

Pro Hockey Talk "If the best offer the Vancouver Canucks get for goalie Roberto Luongo happens to come from a fellow Western Conference team, then that's the offer general manager Mike Gillis says he'll give the most consideration. "I'm pretty pragmatic," Gillis told TEAM 1040 radio today. "I care about our..." January 25

Nucks Misconduct "So, today has been an absolute gong show in the ongoing saga of Roberto Luongo. In case you fell victim to the early stages of the oncoming zombie apocolypse and are just now awakening from a 12-hour slumber, Brian Burke was fired as the General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs . You know,..." January 10

Toronto Sun "Don Cherry thinks Toronto Maple Leafs fans would love to see Roberto Luongo in blue and white. But he doesn't think the Vancouver Canucks goaltender, who has been rumoured to be Toronto-bound once the NHL lockout is over, would be thrilled with the idea of playing for the Leafs. "Why would..." November 06

Vancouver Sun "The B.C. Lottery Corp. is paying Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo's $10,000 entry fee into next week's World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas. Luongo, who has more than $47 million remaining on his long-term contract with the Canucks, has an endorsement deal with the lottery..." July 06

Litter Box Cats "Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of our Goalies. That's correct, folks; I referenced a daytime soap opera in a hockey post, and for every day that passes so too does the Roberto Luongo saga mirror the drama of a soap. The rumors continue to swirl, and today is no different,..." June 27

Toronto Sun "Roberto Luongo is trying to take his talents to South Beach. The Vancouver Canucks goaltender has refused to waive his no-trade clause for deals that would see him shipped to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks, according to Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Post-Dispatch. "Told by..." June 26

Vancouver Sun "The problem with making the Roberto Luongo trade is that each side wants the other to beg. The Vancouver Canucks see their deposed starter as a National Hockey League star who is a three-time Vezina Trophy finalist and remains one of only a handful of netminders who guarantees his employer..." June 25

Vancouver Province "Depending upon whom you ask, there is either just one team interested in the services of Roberto Luongo or as many as four — and it's likely the truth lies somewhere in between. If you ask those who would see him head to Toronto for virtually nothing, the contention is that no other teams could..." June 22

Vancouver Sun "The temperature changed a little last week for the Vancouver Canucks when they filed to arbitrate against winger Mason Raymond. The environment may be dramatically altered this week as general manager Mike Gillis tries to trade goalie Roberto Luongo. Gillis confirmed before travelling for NHL..." June 20

Vancouver Sun "There have been many revelations in the National Hockey League this season. Teams can win without scoring, rules change on the fly, arena score clocks don't track playing time, and if a headlock is good enough for Hulk Hogan and Shea Weber, then damnit, it's legal for everyone. But no..." April 30

Montreal Gazette "While the light shines on teams still playing, several National Hockey League general managers are keeping an eye on the Vancouver Canucks "situation". It involves Roberto Luongo admitting he's willing to waive his no-trade clause, even though a decade remains on his 12-year, $64-million..." April 30

Vancouver Province "It's going to be a long six weeks without playoff hockey in this province and here's something that will make it seem even longer, the Monday morning musings and meditations on the world of sports. ? Mike Gillis should be com-mended for his commitment to up tempo, attacking hockey but, whatever..." April 30

Vancouver Province "Vancouver loves its backups. Maybe that's why now it's so easy to love Roberto Luongo. Or maybe it's this: In what may have been his last public appearance as a Canuck, Luongo had one of his finest moments. It may have been different than than his 17 overtime saves against San Jose in the..." April 25

Toronto Sun "Brian Burke faces an enormous decision between now and the June draft: Is he willing to cast aside his personal, professional and philosophical convictions in favour of taking a run at the suddenly available Roberto Luongo? That is the real question for the chief decision-maker of the Maple..." April 25

Vancouver Sun "The agent for Vancouver goalie Cory Schneider says he would not be shocked if both Roberto Luongo and his client remain with the Canucks next season. "No, I wouldn't be surprised," Mike Liut, himself a former longtime NHL goalie, said Monday. "Cory is not unrestricted so that is part of the..." April 24

Vancouver Sun "Vancouver Canucks associate coach Rick Bowness admitted Thursday that benching No.1 goalie Roberto Luongo in favour of Cory Schneider was a gut-wrenching decision for the coaching staff. The Canucks tapped Schneider on the shoulder for Game 3 — a 1-0 loss — and then stuck with him for Game 4..." April 20