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No groin pains as Luongo gets set to return from injury
For the first time, a schedule for Roberto Luongo's return is coming into focus. The Vancouver Canucks have set a best-case scenario timetable which would see Luongo start next Saturday in Edmonton. If it happens, it would be three weeks to the day that Luongo was injured in Pittsburgh. "Things ...
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hockeyprogram.blogspot.com — Brad is a diehard Oilers fan so for him to say good things about the Vancouver Canucks is almost downright rare. See what he has to say and why all on this week's Damned Opinion. (more) Canuck Props
Roberto Luongo back making saves on the ice
vancouversun.com — DETROIT - Granted, it was goaltending consultant Ian Clark, not Sami Salo, firing slapshots at him early Thursday afternoon, but it was progress nonetheless for injured Vancouver Canuck goalie Roberto Luongo. Luongo has moved to the next stage of his ... (more) Roberto Luongo back making saves on the ice
Injured goaltender Luongo goes for skate
Injured goaltender Luongo goes for skate
cbc.ca — Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo was expected to be sidelined week to week after straining his left groin in a Nov. 22 game at Pittsburgh. Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo was expected to be sidelined week to week after straining his left groin in a Nov. 22 ... (more) Injured goaltender Luongo goes for skate
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Luongo cautiously targeting Saturday for his return
Waiting For Stanley — From the Province: The Vancouver Canucks have set a best-case scenario timetable which would see Luongo start next Saturday in Edmonton. If it happens, it would be three weeks to the day that Luongo was injured in Pittsburgh. "Things have to keep progressing, but it's possible. Hopefully, that will be a good day for me," Luongo said. "At the same time, I don't want to get ahead of myself and start thinking about that game too much because I know there's still a lot of improvement that has to be done. Right now, it's a matter of building it up" There's ...

NHL Morning Papers (Tuesday Edition): Ken Hitchcock wants more out of his veterans, Vrbata leaves the Lightning and the Wings change up their lines
IllegalCurve.com — ... Roberto Luongo may return to the Canucks’ net by this Saturday.  A decision by Mats Sundin appears close, and the ...

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hockeyprogram.blogspot.com 11/22/2008 — Roberto Luongo left today's game early in the first period with what is being termed a lower body injury. It appears to be his groin but late word out of Pittsburgh is that he will not return to today's game at least. You can follow the game online at nhl.com on gamecenter live. More updates coming
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