Farhan's $0.02: Hats off to the LA Kings, and other thoughts
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:29 pm
Farhan's $0.02: Hats off to the LA Kings, and other thoughts
First off, I just want to take this time and extend my congratulations to the LA Kings, and LA King fans that may be reading this site. Unlike the past three years against Chicago and Boston, I bear absolutely no ill will or ill feelings towards the opposition, the referees, or anyone in particular. The Kings outplayed the Canucks in this series and I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever.
Roberto Luongo Appreciation:
I don't know if Roberto Luongo has played his last game as a Canuck or not but if he has.........I just want to thank Roberto for the 6 seasons that he played for us. Fans may have been rough on the guy (some of it deserved, some of it undeserved), but despite the fact that the Chicago series from the 2008/09 series mentally damaged him a little, the fact of the matter is that Luongo is the greatest goalie that the Canucks have ever had. Vezina candidate, Jennings trophy winner, Olympic gold medal winner, and a Game 7 trip to the Stanley Cup (posting 2 shut outs in the finals). Regardless of what is in store for Luongo's future, I also wish him nothing but the best........and sincerely do hope that he puts his playoff mental demons to rest one day by winning a cup.
What I think the Canucks need to become Stanley Cup Champions:
In one word, scoring....when it matters most. We need another top 6 player, and moving one of Luongo or Schneider this summer hopefully gets us that piece. After watching Detroit, Pitsburgh, and San Jose get bounced, combined with the fact that Boston and NYR are sitting at 3 losses in their respective series', I will admit that my attitude isn't nearly as negative towards the Canucks as it was a week ago when I was angrily (and stupidly) suggesting that we blow up this team (I was pissed and emotional at the time, but I'm feeling slightly more levelheaded tonight I guess).
Having said that - I think the Canucks need another elite top 6 player to play alongside Kesler (giving the Canucks the option to use this newly created co #1 line to take pressure off of the twins as opposing top elite shut down pairings will have to be used against one of the two lines). My heart, mind, and penis says that we should attempt to get Rick Nash, but maybe I've been playing too much NHL 12'.
Luongo or Schneider:
I love Schneider and he reminded me a lot of the Roberto Luongo we saw during the 2006/07 season. In the summer, it's pretty obvious that one of these two players will get traded. I would prefer to keep Schneider, as I think we all would, but I can't help but wonder as to what kind of return we'd get out of Schneider as opposed to Luongo. If there's a significant difference (i.e. Schneider would fetch us WAY more?), then do we consider keeping Luongo instead? To be honest - I think it might be better to keep Schneider regardless. I don't know....
Who will I be cheering for now that the Canucks are out?
I probably won't be watching too much hockey, but I'll be cheering on the Phoenix Coyotes. I have much man love for Shane Doan (no homo), since he reminds me so much of Trevor Linden. He's probably to Phoenix what Linden was to Vancouver all these years. Doan's an honest hard working dude and a great leader, and I would be pretty happy to see him hoist the cup. Sticking with Phoenix all these years through thick and thin deserves some reward. I'll be happy for Phoenix and Ottawa.
Farhan's advice to the young'uns...........or whoever:
Have to say one more thing: Rise above the hate........as WWE Wrestler John Cena says.
But seriously - there will come a day when the Canucks will struggle and perhaps a team from Alberta will be in a similar position to where we were last year.
My advice? Don't be a hater. Instead of resenting another team or another city's success, just focus on YOU.......and YOUR city......and how YOU can be better. If there is ONE thing that I hope separates us great fans on here, Canuckscorner, from many fans of the Flames, Oilers, and leaves, it is that. Rise above the hate and the bullshit.
Final words to Canuckscorner?:
I don't know what my future holds as a poster (I'll pull a Teemu Selanne here and re-assess my feelings over the course of the summer ), but it's been a great ride regardless. 1998-2012 is a long effing' ride (career) for message board posting. Almost half my life! I've probably retired and unretired more times than Brett Farve, but if this truly is my swan song as a poster, I just want to say that I've enjoyed each and every one of your postings........and hopefully, my bizarre and highly goofy trade proposals, etc. haven't driven most of you TOO insane.
Regardless of what I decide, I'll definitely still browse the site and can easily be reached through PM if anyone is interested in staying in touch and what not.
OK guys - enjoy your summer! Most of us are aged somewhere between 25-55 and so there's plenty of time left to see what we all hope to see one day: Vancouver hoist the cup. If the day happens, we will celebrate together.
Cheers.
First off, I just want to take this time and extend my congratulations to the LA Kings, and LA King fans that may be reading this site. Unlike the past three years against Chicago and Boston, I bear absolutely no ill will or ill feelings towards the opposition, the referees, or anyone in particular. The Kings outplayed the Canucks in this series and I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever.
Roberto Luongo Appreciation:
I don't know if Roberto Luongo has played his last game as a Canuck or not but if he has.........I just want to thank Roberto for the 6 seasons that he played for us. Fans may have been rough on the guy (some of it deserved, some of it undeserved), but despite the fact that the Chicago series from the 2008/09 series mentally damaged him a little, the fact of the matter is that Luongo is the greatest goalie that the Canucks have ever had. Vezina candidate, Jennings trophy winner, Olympic gold medal winner, and a Game 7 trip to the Stanley Cup (posting 2 shut outs in the finals). Regardless of what is in store for Luongo's future, I also wish him nothing but the best........and sincerely do hope that he puts his playoff mental demons to rest one day by winning a cup.
What I think the Canucks need to become Stanley Cup Champions:
In one word, scoring....when it matters most. We need another top 6 player, and moving one of Luongo or Schneider this summer hopefully gets us that piece. After watching Detroit, Pitsburgh, and San Jose get bounced, combined with the fact that Boston and NYR are sitting at 3 losses in their respective series', I will admit that my attitude isn't nearly as negative towards the Canucks as it was a week ago when I was angrily (and stupidly) suggesting that we blow up this team (I was pissed and emotional at the time, but I'm feeling slightly more levelheaded tonight I guess).
Having said that - I think the Canucks need another elite top 6 player to play alongside Kesler (giving the Canucks the option to use this newly created co #1 line to take pressure off of the twins as opposing top elite shut down pairings will have to be used against one of the two lines). My heart, mind, and penis says that we should attempt to get Rick Nash, but maybe I've been playing too much NHL 12'.
Luongo or Schneider:
I love Schneider and he reminded me a lot of the Roberto Luongo we saw during the 2006/07 season. In the summer, it's pretty obvious that one of these two players will get traded. I would prefer to keep Schneider, as I think we all would, but I can't help but wonder as to what kind of return we'd get out of Schneider as opposed to Luongo. If there's a significant difference (i.e. Schneider would fetch us WAY more?), then do we consider keeping Luongo instead? To be honest - I think it might be better to keep Schneider regardless. I don't know....
Who will I be cheering for now that the Canucks are out?
I probably won't be watching too much hockey, but I'll be cheering on the Phoenix Coyotes. I have much man love for Shane Doan (no homo), since he reminds me so much of Trevor Linden. He's probably to Phoenix what Linden was to Vancouver all these years. Doan's an honest hard working dude and a great leader, and I would be pretty happy to see him hoist the cup. Sticking with Phoenix all these years through thick and thin deserves some reward. I'll be happy for Phoenix and Ottawa.
Farhan's advice to the young'uns...........or whoever:
Have to say one more thing: Rise above the hate........as WWE Wrestler John Cena says.
But seriously - there will come a day when the Canucks will struggle and perhaps a team from Alberta will be in a similar position to where we were last year.
My advice? Don't be a hater. Instead of resenting another team or another city's success, just focus on YOU.......and YOUR city......and how YOU can be better. If there is ONE thing that I hope separates us great fans on here, Canuckscorner, from many fans of the Flames, Oilers, and leaves, it is that. Rise above the hate and the bullshit.
Final words to Canuckscorner?:
I don't know what my future holds as a poster (I'll pull a Teemu Selanne here and re-assess my feelings over the course of the summer ), but it's been a great ride regardless. 1998-2012 is a long effing' ride (career) for message board posting. Almost half my life! I've probably retired and unretired more times than Brett Farve, but if this truly is my swan song as a poster, I just want to say that I've enjoyed each and every one of your postings........and hopefully, my bizarre and highly goofy trade proposals, etc. haven't driven most of you TOO insane.
Regardless of what I decide, I'll definitely still browse the site and can easily be reached through PM if anyone is interested in staying in touch and what not.
OK guys - enjoy your summer! Most of us are aged somewhere between 25-55 and so there's plenty of time left to see what we all hope to see one day: Vancouver hoist the cup. If the day happens, we will celebrate together.
Cheers.