A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Roberto Luongo's life and career.
Roberto Luongo, a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender, had a distinguished 19-season NHL career with the Islanders, Panthers, and Canucks. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2022, he was a two-time All-Star and a William M. Jennings Trophy winner. He was also a finalist for the Vezina, Pearson, and Hart trophies. Luongo ranks third in all-time games played by an NHL goaltender (1,044) and fourth in all-time wins (489). Notably, he utilized the butterfly style of goaltending throughout his career.
Due to failing to come to terms on a contract before October 1, 1998, Roberto Luongo was not allowed to be called up to the Islanders from junior over the course of the subsequent season.
In January 2000, Roberto Luongo was publicly criticized by Islanders general manager Mike Milbury for looking for an apartment in New York on a game day before letting in seven goals.
On May 4, 2001, Roberto Luongo injured his finger during the first game of the qualification round against Switzerland at the 2001 World Championships in Germany.
On March 20, 2002, Roberto Luongo suffered a torn ligament in his right ankle during a game against the Montreal Canadiens, sidelining him for the remainder of the 2001-02 season.
On August 11, 2005, after negotiations failed, the Florida Panthers filed for arbitration with Roberto Luongo after the NHL lockout.
In January 2006, Roberto Luongo formally turned down a five-year, $30 million contract offer from the Panthers.
On January 16, 2007, after being hospitalized due to taking a puck to the throat in practice, Roberto Luongo was discharged from the hospital and recorded a shutout that night against the Montreal Canadiens.
On January 15, 2009, Roberto Luongo made his return to the ice after missing 24 games due to an adductor strain, in a 4-1 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes.
On September 13, 2010, Roberto Luongo confirmed he was stepping down as captain of the Vancouver Canucks.
On February 14, 2011, Roberto Luongo's 21-game regulation unbeaten streak ended with a loss against the St. Louis Blues.
On November 13, 2011, Roberto Luongo suffered an upper-body injury during a game against his former team, the New York Islanders, sidelining him for two games.
In June 2012, Cory Schneider was signed to a three-year $12 million contract, which made Roberto Luongo expendable, but general manager Mike Gillis' efforts to trade Luongo were unsuccessful due to his $64 million contract.
In the 2013 playoffs against the San Jose Sharks, Roberto Luongo started the first two games after Schneider was injured. Luongo also came off the bench in game three after Schneider was pulled, and was the backup in game four, ending the Canucks' postseason. Following this, Luongo put his penthouse up for sale.
On March 3, 2015, Roberto Luongo suffered a chipped bone in his shoulder in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after a shot from Leo Komarov. He left the game momentarily, returned to finish it, and then missed the next six games.
During the 2016 playoffs, the Florida Panthers lost in the first round against the New York Islanders in six games. John Tavares scored the series-winning goal in double overtime of Game 6.
In the 2016 off-season, it was revealed that Roberto Luongo underwent hip surgery, but recovered in time for the start of the 2016–17 season.
On December 4, 2017, Roberto Luongo suffered a torn groin in a game against the New York Islanders, causing him to miss the next 27 games.
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