The Vancouver Canucks and the Toronto Maple Leafs not agreeing to trade Roberto Luongo for Nazem Kadri and James Reimer has worked out very well for both teams.
There is an expression in the hockey world they use for that occurrence: ”Sometimes the best trades are the ones that aren’t done.”
Roberto Luongo has played 8 games, won 4, and lost 3 in overtime. This means every time Luongo starts a game the Canucks register at least 1 point. His goal against is 1.63 with an excellent save percentage of.934. He is presently third in the NHL for goal against average.
The Canucks are leading their division due in large part to Luongo’s performance.
After 17 games Nazem Kadri leads the Leafs in points and is second in assists. He has also played well defensively. He is tied for fourth on the Leafs in terms of plus – minus with a plus 5.
James Reimer has won 6 games, with a 2.31 goal against average and a .929 save percentage.
The Leafs are presently in the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today they would be in a playoff spot.
I don’t expect the Canucks to trade Luongo this year.
The Leafs on the other hand need to make a move to make the playoffs. Only 2 points separate the fifth to tenth spot in the Eastern Conference. They have another 10 games to evaluate where they are positioned at the halfway point of the season.
Do you see the Leafs hanging on to their playoff spot?
Enjoy your day!
The Gambit 