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Luongo Goes Down; Canucks Nation Collectively Goes Into a Fetal Position
by Alanah McGinley on 11/22/08 at 03:04 PM ET
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Roberto Luongo went down in the first period of today’s midday game, and while fans everywhere freak out, reports on the Penguins television broadcast were detailed and informative: it’s a “lower body injury,” they say.
Well, thank God for that explanation.
But the reports on Sportsnet tv were no less informative. Claiming to have the “official word from the Canucks” reporter Dan Murphy informs us that “Roberto Luongo is injured and won’t be returning to this game.” Gee, ya think?
Breaking news you needed to know.
My own thoughts on Lui’s injury are that if it’s his groin (which I doubt, but who knows) I would think it would be minor—I don’t think he could’ve tweaked it too badly in that position. But if it’s his knee, that’s another story. Given the extension of his leg when he pulled up, I can see how he may have seriously damaged it. (Votes for a ripped tendon, anyone?)
Updates later. Meanwhile, midday cocktails are now officially sanctioned.
(And didn’t I tell you that a mid-day game was bad news?!)
Update 12:08pm PT
Apparently a left-leg injury is being reported in some circles, but Iain MacIntyre at the Vancouver Sun maintains it’s a “serious left groin injury” and that he’s confirmed the “type” of injury with GM Mike Gillis.
Alas, the Guess That Injury! game begins…
Update 2:04pm PT
via Puck Daddy, here’s the video of the injury. You know, just in case you need a reminder when your memory goes blotto from the tequila consumption.
Update 4:02pm PT
Cited by George Richards at On Frozen Pond, these words from Luongo tonight:
“The schedule has been pretty brutal here the last week or so. I don’t know if that had something to do with it or not. Tough to say.
“There was pretty much a lot of pain there. Right away, I knew it wasn’t good.”
And a bunch more Luongo quotes in The Province.
Update 6:10pm PT:
To the surprise of exactly no one, Cory Schneider gets called up to Vancouver:
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Mike Gillis announced Saturday that goaltender Cory Schneider has been recalled from the Manitoba Moose of the AHL. The club also announced they have re-assigned defenceman Nolan Baumgartner to Manitoba.
Schnieder, 22, has posted a record of 10 wins and one loss, with one shutout in 11 games played this season with Manitoba. In addition his 1.37 GAA is the lowest in the AHL and his .945 save percentage places him second in that category as well.
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Well the score would suggest it’s even more motivation for Sundin to sign soon 
Posted by SENShobo from Waterloo, ON on 11/22/08 at 03:35 PM ET
By which I mean they’re winning even (at the moment) without Luongo, why give up a winning team, amazing offer, and everything else?
Posted by SENShobo from Waterloo, ON on 11/22/08 at 03:36 PM ET
Gabriel— Ha! Well, you’re a Red Wings fan… you’re not accustomed to it?
SENShobo— Who knows; Vancouver is cursed, after all. Besides, word has it that your Senators were lunching with Sundin yesterday.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 11/22/08 at 03:46 PM ET
*Whimpers*
It was just going a little too well for the Canucks lately.
Posted by alix from Saskatoon on 11/22/08 at 03:56 PM ET
Sadly, Luongo could lose his left leg and the Canucks’ goaltending would still be better than Colorado’s.
Posted by Greg from Around and about on 11/22/08 at 04:17 PM ET
Gabriel—Ha! Well, you’re a Red Wings fan… you’re not accustomed to it?
I…
I walked right into that. CRAP!
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 11/22/08 at 04:34 PM ET
The Pens’ broadcasters said that in obvious jest, they didn’t know the extent of the injury, knew they wouldn’t get any other info because of the ridiculous NHL policy, but was also obvious that it was either a knee or a groin injury….
Hopefully Roberto’s not out very long, not that it mattered today, what a putrid effort by the Penguins…
Posted by Tony F from Virginia Beach, VA on 11/22/08 at 04:46 PM ET
Alix— Can’t ever let your guard down…
Greg— That thought warms my heart. Thanks for cheering me up.
Gabriel— You did. Sometimes I’m willing to let these things slide, but when it hovers over the plate like that, I can’t just ignore it, for godsakes!
Tony— Perhaps my own intended “jest” is being taken too seriously. I was just kidding around.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 11/22/08 at 04:55 PM ET
I was looking forward to watching Luongo when the Wings play the Canucks Monday. Darn.
Babcock called him the best in the League. That must have been the kiss of death.
Posted by w2j2 on 11/22/08 at 05:26 PM ET
There are all different types of reports.
I am fairly positive that it isn’t too serious because:
1. Conflicting reports say Luongo was walking on his own to the dressing room. I didn’t see that on the tube.
2. A Canucks trainer told Dan Murphy that Luongo was in good spirits and joking around in the dressing room. Given the competitive spirit of Luongo, I don’t think he would be joking around if the injury was serious.
3. Luongo always over-acts when he’s hurt. So I’m not buying into the severity of it the way he was helped off the ice.
4. Even if he’s out 3 weeks or so, we have good backups in Sanford and Schneider that could turn out great, 2 guys that are out there trying to prove themselves and get a full-time starter position somewhere or anywhere.
5. Look at how the Canucks rallied around Sanford after the win over Shitsburgh…This team has plenty of confidence in Sandman and played heriocally in front of him, especially at the tail end of another crazy road trip.
Don’t worry Alanah. We’ll be fine either way.
Posted by Zandberg from Smithers on 11/22/08 at 05:30 PM ET
omg. well if its extended, at least we can make an attempt on tavares or hedman
Posted by Luongo-is-my-hero on 11/22/08 at 05:45 PM ET
w2j2— So you’re saying I can blame the Wings then? Awesome. I was despairing that there was no one to blame for this but bad luck!
Zandberg— (1) Cool. (2) True, I heard that too. (3) Yes he does, but usually when it works to his advantage. But there was no advantage here because there were no Penguins that could be at fault, nor was he in trouble in the play. Personally, I think his reaction was genuine. (4) I agree. I’ve always liked Sanford. The only big disadvantage is psychological… Luongo gets into the heads of other teams, I think. (5) I love the optimism! Thanks!
Luongo-is-my-hero— Cripes. Now, you are depressing me… 
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 11/22/08 at 05:59 PM ET
Didn’t get to see it until I got home from work, it does look bad, but some of the reports about Luongo in the dressing room afterwards are at least cause for some optimism. I am thrilled with the way this team responded to the adversity of this, and the road trip in general. Sure I am concerned, but it’s beginning to look more like something that may see him miss a few games rather than the Luongogeddon we have all feared. Sanford has been impressive and Schneider is tearing it up in the AHL, so we may be able to hold the fort until he recovers…
If it is serious though, that Sundin money could buy a hell of a replacement goalie, lets just hope we don’t need that. Hopefully those beverages are gonna allow you to get some sleep tonight lol
Posted by Kent from Victoria, BC on 11/23/08 at 12:16 AM ET
It might be all doom and gloom.
As I see it, if Luongo is gone for any length of time, this may be an opportunity for the Canucks to see what Cory Schneider can do at the NHL level. He has been tremendous in the AHL and has excelled at every level he has played, so all signs point to likely success.
At any rate, the Canucks need to see where he’s at in terms of being a number one goalie in the NHL. Either because he will be the Canucks number one if Luongo doesn’t re-sign long-term or because they will need him to maximize his value in the event that they need to trade him when Luongo does re-sign.
Posted by RJ on 11/23/08 at 11:45 AM ET
I doubt we will make a run at the top 5 draft picks, even without luongo our defence and team game is pretty solid. But if hes out for an extended period of time, we will be in trouble of making the playoffs. We will basically be the toronto mapleleafs of the past 5 years. Bad enough to not make the playoffs, good enough to just miss them.
Posted by Luongo-is-my-hero on 11/24/08 at 05:32 AM ET
To me the injury looks bad. I’m hoping it isn’t but the way he flinched and went down he looks like he really tore that groin. I guess we’ll see today.
The Sandman is playing well so I’m not all that worried right now. This will probably make the team work harder. Tonight should be a good test even if the team has hardly had any time off in between games. Thanks again Bettman for a craptacular schedule.
Posted by TriniD from VanC on 11/24/08 at 01:20 PM ET
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He hurt his left groin?
I suddenly feel so…inadequate.
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 11/22/08 at 03:14 PM ET