Monday, November 10, 2008

More Goals in the NHL?

As a Vancouver Canucks Fan, I'm more than happy to see the team on a 3 game winning streak, however I'm more impressed by the play of Roberto Luongo. In a era of hockey that consistently talks about more goals being scored per game, these last 3 wins have been extraordinary as Bobby Loo had 3 straight shutouts. The mention of MVP has loomed over Luongo's head since he came to Vancouver and gave us a shot at the playoffs in spite of our little ability to put the puck in the net.
I can honestly say, if you watch the Canucks play, the tenacity to attack the net this year has only come because of the confidence they have in their final line of defense: Luongo. If the Canucks keep scoring, they should be on the road to the playoffs, but who am I to say 15 games into the season. There's always a battle in the Northwest Division.

After watching Roberto play, and hearing what most of the NHL has to say about him - he is becoming a legend in hockey. His save percentage doesn't matter, nor does the amount of shut outs he accumulates; the bottom line: he's the backbone of his team. Fitting that he was named captain this season. Might not be able to wear the "C" on the uniform, but there is always a compromise, especially when goalies can fully customize their masks.

Playoffs would be nice, another run like '94 would be fantastic, but ideally all we want, here in Vancouver, is the nets to stay the same size, and Roberto to keep stopping pucks! GO CANUCKS GO!

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