The Vancouver Canucks are back in the playoffs this year after a disappointing finish last season, and if they want to improve on 2007’s second-round exit they’re going to need superlative performances from some key players.
It starts with the captain. In the first round of the 2007 playoffs, Roberto Luongo was unbelievable (Scott Neidermayer’s season-ending softie notwithstanding). Though the Canucks’ captain has gone through periods of inconsistency this year, he’s demonstrated in recent games against Calgary and Los Angeles that he’s ready for another big post-season campaign.
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