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[Yipper]

So now the Bruins run around like idiots? Since when? They won a Stanley Cup and humiliated the Canucks.

Perhaps the Canucks need to start running around like idiots, because what they are doing now ain't working.

I laugh at Canuck fans that don't think the Bruin's Cup win is legitimate.

Babies, one and all.

I laugh at those who think the Bruins style of play is way the NHL should continue onwards.

No one said their win was not legitimate. They won the Cup so be it. It worked for them so props to them. But calling the Canucks pansies because they don't play anything like the Bruins is like calling the Bruins a bunch of goons who can't score properly to win a game. All they did was bang and crash to squeeze out a win without any skill.

Both aren't true, now is it?



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Anyhow back on topic. Schneider had ample chances to prove he is worthy of the number 1 spot.

This first round playoffs was not like his first shot.

Luongo was injured at the beginning of the season.

Schneider immediately stepped in and recorded 2 consecutive game SO. He also played 5 straight until he finally lost a game (even though Luongo was ready to play). The only reason he didn't continue is because we are paying a 7 million goalie to sit as a backup.

Even though he played 33 games this season he posted a 1.96 gaa and 0.937 save percentage. Second in the NHL. Those are outstanding numbers. They are league high numbers.

I can tell it is business decision on Luongo. Simply put, if he wasn't being played, they would have $7 million sitting on the bench.

[qwas]

Just wondering what happened to the "great" bruins this year?

[RGM81]

The Curse of the White House Snub.

Rumours going around that Thomas is considering taking a year off.

[chakhae1]

Every time I see this I get sick and tired of the same old "Canucks fans are babies." Most of us know the Bruins outplayed the Canucks by finding away to get away with crossing the line enough to provoke the other team to distract them. They scored on almost every turnover it seemed like. The main reason why the Canucks lost is because they lost 2 top 6 defencemen in the finals 2-3 games in, one being a top 2 shutdown defender. You can't replace that. You can't have that much depth to come in and replace two top 6 defencemen and expect to win. In fact, for the Canucks to make it to game 7 with 4 dman who played regularly for their team during the season and playoffs is a feat in itself when you are up against a fairly physical team in the Bruins.

As far as the Luongo talks go, I'd say there is about an 85% chance he gets traded to the Leafs for as follows:

To Toronto:
Roberto Luongo
Marc-Andre Gragnani

To Vancouver:
Mike Komisarek
A Prospect/Draft Pick
Tyler Bozak or Colby Armstrong

Why it works: Leafs need defence and a goalie, also getting rid of Bozak or Armstrong opens a spot for up and coming forward prospects. Canucks get a gritty defenceman in Komisarek and take a bit of a cap hit in return for Luongo with his contract, as well as an NHL forward and a future piece.

Where did you hear this rumor b/c this is news to me. I'd do that trade in a heart beat since the Leaf's aren't giving up anything that can't be replaced and getting rid of komi's contract is a major plus. That being said I don't see the 'nucks doing this trade in 10000 years. Are you a leaf's fan by any chance?

[chakhae1]

I think it's hilarious how much 'nucks fans live in the past. You lost to the b's, DEAL WITH IT and stay on topic. There is more than enough that can be said about the future of Luongo without mentioning things that happened almost a year ago. Enough said.

[Habitforming]

I think it's hilarious how much 'nucks fans live in the past. You lost to the b's, DEAL WITH IT and stay on topic. There is more than enough that can be said about the future of Luongo without mentioning things that happened almost a year ago. Enough said.

Not really no.

Because of what happened a year ago Luongo will be moved out. Saying the two aren't linked is just failing to recognize the importance of the events.

[chakhae1]

That is true Habit, but harping on it throughout this entire thread is a little much don't you think? Plus Luongo hasn't proved to win on many levels and last year was just one in a large list of failures.

[centrehice]

Just wondering what happened to the "great" bruins this year?

Dunno, but back-to-back Presidents Trophy's for the Canucks and a no-show in the 7th game last year, and beaten like a cheap rug by the Kings....... Even my Red Wings weren't that inept when they won the PT.

You start winning the President's Trophy on a regular basis, and or finish 2nd or 3rd in the Conference, at some point you have to start bringing home Stanley.

Last time I checked the Bruins are still Stanley Cup Champs for another week to 10 days or so, the Canucks, are still what? Nothing is what they are.

[flopfish]

Where did you hear this rumor b/c this is news to me. I'd do that trade in a heart beat since the Leaf's aren't giving up anything that can't be replaced and getting rid of komi's contract is a major plus. That being said I don't see the 'nucks doing this trade in 10000 years. Are you a leaf's fan by any chance?

Die-hard Nucks fan.

The prospect/draft pick would be a good one too, like Kadri maybe, and it gives a lot more value to the Canucks than what you might think. It's good both ways actually.

[flopfish]

Dunno, but back-to-back Presidents Trophy's for the Canucks and a no-show in the 7th game last year, and beaten like a cheap rug by the Kings....... Even my Red Wings weren't that inept when they won the PT.

You start winning the President's Trophy on a regular basis, and or finish 2nd or 3rd in the Conference, at some point you have to start bringing home Stanley.

Last time I checked the Bruins are still Stanley Cup Champs for another week to 10 days or so, the Canucks, are still what? Nothing is what they are.

I'll always love it when people say the Canucks lost in the first round. They, to this point not including the Devils, have faired the best against the Kings by far, just saying. They are on a hot streak, and it looks like no one will stop them.

As already explained a billion times, Canucks fans are more open-eyed after this season about who the better goalie is. Who played Boston, in Boston, and won? Who played the final games of the Playoffs, and phenomenally at that? Who's ALWAYS shown poise, class, and calmness when needed? It's a pretty simple answer.

Luongo is simply not a playoff goalie. The problem is is that he normally lets in a bad goal that is a huge momentum changer, and that's what allows teams to be successful in the playoffs: momentum.