On Sunday, the NHL announced the six goaltenders who were voted by fans to the Quarter-Century Team. Among the six was former Vancouver Canucks goaltender and Hockey Hall of Fame member Roberto Luongo. The other five who were voted to the list are Martin Brodeur, Marc-Andre Fleury, Henrik Lundqvist, Carey Price, and Patrick Roy.
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Luongo arrived in Vancouver via trade back in 2006. Over his eight-year career with the organization, he recorded 252 wins and 38 shutouts, which are both franchise records. Luongo is also the only goaltender to serve as captain for the Canucks and, along with Cory Schneider, picked up the franchises only William M. Jennings Trophy.
During his time in Vancouver, Luongo was able to produce memories that Canucks fans will never forget. He led the team to Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final and helped capture Gold at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Luongo also finished top five in Vezina voting three times during his Canucks career and was the runner-up for the Hart Memorial Trophy in 2007.
On December 14, 2023, the organization elected to induct Luongo into the Ring of Honour. This decision is still debated among the fan base, as many believe Vancouver should have retired his jersey. Regardless, Luongo's legacy with the Canucks is now on full display as his name and face are etched into the walls at Rogers Arena.
Based on his career stats, it is hard to argue that Luongo isn't a top 10 goaltender of all time. He sits fourth in wins with 489 and ninth in shutouts with 77. Luongo also finally has his name on the Stanley Cup, as he is a Special Advisor to the General Manager for the Florida Panthers.
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