Hockey 2010-2011

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Originally Posted by ila

The general consensus around the water cooler is the Luongo lost the series for Vancouver. At least Sedin (sorry, forgot which one) laid the blame at the feet of the forwards for not scoring. That would be the understatement of this last hockey season.

I think the general consensus is wrong. I think that, in addition to the Bruins fine play, the Canucks suffered from three main things: Luongo's inconsistent goaltending and the lack of scoring by the Vancouver forwards (the two things you mention, ila), and the fact that at critical moments the Canucks let their frustration get the better of them and simply did stupid, stupid things. And I don't mean biting and stuff like that, but rather things like going for a hit instead of the puck.

By the way, did everyone catch Mike Millbury referring to the "Sedin Sisters" as "Thelma and Louise"? I can't wait to ask him about the shit he's taken for that. He lives not far from me and I see him at least once a month at the grocery store.