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Old 06-11-2011, 07:43 AM   #38802
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Originally Posted by Jah Dean View Post
Lu can shutout the Bruins on Monday and he still wouldn't get the respect he deserves, instead the haters will claim it was the team in front of him that won the cup. It really is beyond comprehension the utter stupidity amongst some Canucks fans. I personally don't understand what one player needs to do to get some respect, gold medal and a possible Stanley Cup isn't enough?
I think Luongo would need to steal Game 6 or 7 with a series of highlight reel saves. By steal, I mean he faces 50+ shots, with at least half of those from scoring areas.

But, when Luongo is on (as he has been for 2 games this series), he's so technically sound that it becomes hard to appreciate his game. People here still worship Kirk McLean because he made some highlight reel saves, like the 3-on-1 in OT against Calgary in Game 7. The closest save for Luongo would be off Patrick Sharp in OT against Chicago. While that one was a huge save, it wasn't as dramatic as McLean's pad stack across the crease. McLean also stole Game 1 in New York in the final with a 50+ save performance.
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