For those wondering why Roberto Luongo was playing in a back-to-back, here’s a little research I did last year. From 2006-07 to 2009-10 the Canucks have played in 36 pairs of back-to-back games. Depending on the schedule, they have ranged from a high of 12 in 2007-08 to a low of five in 2008-09. Luongo [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson Here I go again, now entering into year number 41 contemplating whether this Canucks team can get back to the Stanley Cup final. Their other two visits, first in 1982 and then in 1994, were followed by long droughts before they had a sniff at returning. When you look [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson The general consensus after game seven of the Stanley Cup final was that the Canucks needed to add some toughness to their lineup. Anyone who watched the series could see that it seemed to change when Boston inserted Shawn Thornton and the rest of the Bruins followed his [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson When you look at the Pittsburgh Penguins these days, you have to marvel at how well they have been able to maintain their position in the Atlantic Division (second with 92 points) and are fourth in the Eastern Conference. How many teams in the NHL could lose their [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson Gary Bettman released a five step program, which was originally tweeted by Bob McKenzie on March 14th. The information is as follows: 1. Brendan Shanahan working with NHLPA to expedite equipment modifications. 2. Revised concussion protocol. If player is suspected to have had one, must be removed from the [...]
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Written by: Larry “The Nucks IceMan” Johnson Hope Roberto Luongo’s shutout disappointment has nothing to do with the shutout bonus, unless the bonus goes to charity. If not, the reaction would not look good for the $10 million this season and the $6.7 million salary he’s paid, for the next seven seasons. Does ‘Nucks centre Alex [...]
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