he Vancouver Canucks are not thought to be serious ontenders this season in the NHL. Analysts state that ey will miss the playoffs for the second season in a

ow. However I feel that these speculations are incor- ect. The Vancouver Canucks have made many changes o their lineup; changes that (finally) include a solid umber one goaltender.

With the addition of Roberto Luongo, the Canucks hre not going to be in as much trouble as most people hink. In the past, shoddy goaltending made incredible Hefence incredibly important. However with Luongo in

et, mistakes on the blueline will not be as instrumental in deciding who wins and loses.

After watching the opening game of the season, it ccurred to me that watching the Canucks now is roing to be much less stressful than it ever has been.

he confidence gained in the goaltending is fantastic.

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Thinking to myself, “Don’t worry, Luongo’s got that

one,” replaces previous thoughts of, “NO! Don’t shoot

at Auld/Cloutier! He can’t save those!” and it feels good.

The Vancouver Canucks are going to be the sur- prise of the NHL this year, I think. But it’s hard in the new NHL to predict which team will finish where. Look at last year for instance. The Carolina Hurricanes were predicted to finish near last place and they won the Stanley Cup. There is hope yet Vancouver. There is hope yet. Sometimes the underdog does get to taste that sweet, sweet victory.

In other Canuck news, with the acquisition of goaltender Dany Sabourin (claimed off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins) the Vancouver Canucks have decided to send goaltender Wade Flaherty to the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League.

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