Roberto Luongo is no longer part of Vancouver’s hockey fabric, but his legacy lives on. We look back at some of the most memorable moments in Roberto Luongo’s career as the Canucks’ top goalie.
June 23, 2006 – Canucks acquire Roberto Luongo from the Florida Panthers in exchange for forward Todd Bertuzzi in a multi-player trade
June 29, 2006 – Signs a four-year deal worth $27 million with the Canucks
May 1, 2007 – Named a finalist for three NHL awards: the Hart Trophy for most valuable player, the Vezina Trophy for top goalie and the Lester B. Pearson award as the most valuable player
September 30, 2008 – Luongo replaces Markus Naslund as captain
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September 2, 2009 – Luongo signs a 12-year contract extension worth $64 million
February 28, 2010 – Wins gold medal as part of Team Canada at the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver
September 13, 2010 – Steps down as the team’s captain
June 15, 2011 – Loses to the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup final at home
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June 30, 2013 – Canucks trade Cory Schneider, leaving Luongo as the No.1 goalie
February 8, 2014 – Luongo gets his last start as a Canuck against Toronto Maple Leafs
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February 23, 2014 – Wins a gold medal as part of Team Canada at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi
March 2, 2014 – Luongo does not get the start against the Ottawa Senators at the Herritage Classic
March 4, 2014 – Luongo traded to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Jakob Markstrom and Shawn Matthias
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