Grapefruits Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Here's something to lighten the mood: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradin123 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 In other news, Tim Thomas just got lit up again and his season stats are now basically identical to Luongos. You think Bruins fans are calling for him to be traded? I doubt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucksnihilist Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 he is far from the only reason we didn't win the cup or why the team is struggling right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get real canuck fans Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 In other news, Tim Thomas just got lit up again and his season stats are now basically identical to Luongos. You think Bruins fans are calling for him to be traded? I doubt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Luongo Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 it should all be about merit. Who cares if anyone's feelings get hurt? Who cares which goaltender gets us the cup, as long as we do? I say play the goaltender who gives your team the best chance to win - and you would have to be an ABSOLUTE FOOL to think it is Luongo right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradin123 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 If Rask was healthy in Boston he would be starting because he was playing way better than Thomas of late and Thomas is in the doghouse with management ever since he refused to go to the White House. The big difference between the two situations is that Boston doesn't have Thomas locked up longterm so they don't care about the past just about the present. The only reason Luongo is still starting here is because of his contract. Plain and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afan Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Luongo's stats since he came here (coming into this season) are a 2.34 GAA and a save % of .920, and averaging 38 wins a year. those are FAR from "sieve" stats. His playoff stats are a bit worse at 2.50 GAA and .917 save % but you would think for a team like Vancouver that averages 3 goals that those stats would be more than enough, but they weren't. Why? because the offense dried up in the finals, simple as that. Blame it all on Luongo if you want (yes he does deserve some of it) but he is far from the only reason we didn't win the cup or why the team is struggling right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeslerBEAST Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 what are you talking about? he's pretty consistant....at letting 3 goals per game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggs Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Luongo hasn't been as sharp recently, but he was the only reason they were winning games a few weeks ago. The guys in front of him were terrible defensively then and seem to have gotten even more lazy since then. Turkeys who just heap all the blame on Luongo need to start paying attention to what's happening instead of just looking at boxscores. Seriously, the morons who call Team 1040 and rip Luongo after starting with "I didn't see the game tonight but ..." really piss me off. The good thing is this is happening now and not during a playoff series. There is enough time for the team to renew their commitment to defence and do more than watch guys skate into the slot and fire pucks at their Luongo or Schneider. With all the experience Luongo now has in high pressure games, he is better prepared than ever to lead this team in the post-season. With at least one good game in Boston last season, he would already be a Stanley Cup champion. This season I believe he will finish the job and probably take home the Conn Smythe in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotdawg Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 How about you look a the freakin score sheet buddy, Lu is the last line of defense, and for "The Best Goalie in The World" and a gold medal under his belt, and a contract so big it could feed all of Haiti.... having a sub .850 save percentage doesnt sit well with me. Neither does the fact that he hasn't let in less than 3 goals in his last 7 starts.... RIDE THE SCHNEIIIIIIID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! quote ROFL, but so true, I checked and the population is around 10 million. Luongos contract is 65 million. If a Burrito down there is 10 cents?, then thats 650 million Burritos, or 65 Burritos per person over the next 12 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobHo Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Dang guys, I agree Schneider should have a few games to get Lu ready, but you guys are just some bloody fruit bandwagoners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobHo Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 err...I mean bandwagoners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurf47 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 When I coached goaltenders, one of the things that I analyzed was the equipment the goalies used and how it affected their games. One think I've noticed is how hard the leg pads of Loungo are and what big rebounds they give. At NHL level, companies custom make your equipment for you. I believe the pads Lou use do not compliment his style and should be softer, so that he can;t kick the rebounds into the slot. Even though he may really like his gear,,,it might not be the best choice for him. Hard leg pads are good if you can angle them so the puck is directed into the corners, but that seldom happens with LOu. Mike Smith is a master at it. Clothes make the man and the right gear in nets does also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggs Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 When I coached goaltenders, one of the things that I analyzed was the equipment the goalies used and how it affected their games. One think I've noticed is how hard the leg pads of Loungo are and what big rebounds they give. At NHL level, companies custom make your equipment for you. I believe the pads Lou use do not compliment his style and should be softer, so that he can;t kick the rebounds into the slot. Even though he may really like his gear,,,it might not be the best choice for him. Hard leg pads are good if you can angle them so the puck is directed into the corners, but that seldom happens with LOu. Mike Smith is a master at it. Clothes make the man and the right gear in nets does also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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