Monday, May 11, 2009

Questions in Vancouver?

As the horn sounds in Chicago, the questions begin in Vancouver.

The first and many of the next number of queries must be directed at Roberto Luongo. This guy was touted as the hero, the goalie in 2010, arguably the top goalie in the game...Well, I'll argue. Sorry 'Bobby Lu' but giving up 7 (including 4 on 9 shots in the 3rd) is far from the best in the world. Luongo and Co. gave up three separate leads in game 6, but it doesn't end there. The Vancouver goalie and his teammates continually blew leads in this series. I know that the Canucks D had more holes than the a screen door, but if you're the supposed 'Best in the West' then make a save, hold a lead. Luongo has one-year left on his contract at 7.5 million. Hmmm.

Next question...Is that the end of Mats Sundin? Oh wait, he looked to be retired since he pulled on the jersey on the coast. He is now an unrestricted free agent. Bye Bye.

Next question...The Sendins. Often touted as dominant, they continue to be unable to lift their game and their team. No doubt they have their moments, but it always seems to just be a pair. The Canucks have struggled to find a winger to line up and be a good fit with the twins. Well, isn't that what great players do, make other players better? These two don't include the third member of their line, so when the going gets tough in the playoffs, they play shorthanded most of the time. Oh, by the way, they are unrestricted free agents. But that's an expensive package deal.

So while the players clean out their lockers, maybe some of them for good, what and when will the answers come to where this team went wrong.

1 comment:

  1. I told you Luongo would choke. He is overrated.

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