Done like Dinner

Well, its over.

Roberto Luongo lying prone on the ice, after Neidermayer scored to end the game and the series said it all. This guy played his heart out in this game. Its too bad his teammates for one reason or another couldn't do the same.

There are the general excuses, flu, illness, injuries, fatigue. The Canucks were vastly outplayed in this game. Outshot 63-27 or something crazy like that. They had no business even bringing this game to Overtime. Without Luongo back there - yikes this game would have been over half way thru the first period. Granted, it was a mental lapse of a few seconds by Luongo that allowed the winner to go in, no blame is being shovelled his way from me thats for sure !!! I guess when it comes right down to it, the Canucks lost to the better team, and not even having an amazing goaltender in net for you can change that.

how scary was it to see Sabourin start overtime? Nothing against Sabourin, he's a good goalie, but - he's not Luongo!

I'm kind of at a loss for words. I'm sad that the canucks playoffs are over, but i never expected them to get this far. They kept playing, and somehow finding ways to win. There is good things in store for this team !!

BELIEVE IN BLUE

must go to bed now - will finish this tommorrow!
Listening to the radio on the way home from work this afternoon. Was interesting to say the least. We shouldn't be looking for a moral victory in all this - or say they were saying? I wouldn't say I"m looking for a moral victory, it totally sucks that they lost, but i'm trying to dwell on the positives right now.

Overall, I'd say given the expectations at the beginning of the season - this season was indeed a success, and the off season should prove to be interesting !
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