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Canucks: Who is next for the Ring of Honour?

By Joshua Rey

11 Mar 1997: Leftwinger Gino Odjick of the Vancouver Canucks moves down the ice during a game against the Washington Capitals at the USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. The Capitals won the game, 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /Allsport
11 Mar 1997: Leftwinger Gino Odjick of the Vancouver Canucks moves down the ice during a game against the Washington Capitals at the USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. The Capitals won the game, 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /Allsport /
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Kevin Bieksa, Vancouver Canucks. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)
Kevin Bieksa, Vancouver Canucks. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) /

Kevin Bieksa

Another member of the 2011 run, Kevin Bieksa played ten years with the Canucks. He gave his all every shift and was a favourite among the fans.  In his prime, he was pretty good defensively and even put up some points.  “Juice” was also known for fighting and playing aggressively as well as being a leader in the locker room.

Of course, fans will never forget that he was the only player on the ice that saw the puck go off the stanchion in game 5 of the 2011 Western Conference Final against the San Jose Sharks. That goal is one of the biggest goals in franchise history. Bieksa was a guy that other teams and fans hated and he was a big part of the “Vancouver versus everybody” talk.

Some will say Bieksa isn’t one of the team leaders in statistics or he wasn’t a flashy player, but he makes a strong case for the Ring of Honour. A true leader on and off the ice.

Roberto Luongo

Even after he retired, Roberto Luongo still stirs debate among Canucks fans.

Luongo makes an excellent case for the Ring of Honour. He is the all-time leader in wins and shutouts, was an All-Star multiple times, nominated for the Vezina, and is one of the funniest personalities in Canucks history.

“Bobby Lu” made some incredible saves when he was a Canuck including this one on Patrick Sharp in game 7 against Chicago.

He was and is still loved by fans. However, many fans argue he is better suited to have his number one raised to the rafters or are doubtful because of his playoff performances and the way he left town. Some say Luongo is more of a Florida Panther than a Canuck.

Tony Tanti

Tony Tanti is probably one of the most underrated Canucks.  Originally a Chicago draft pick, he played a little over six seasons with the Canucks.  He was mostly known for being a goal scorer, which he did a lot of. Tanti hit the forty-goal mark three times including a career-high 45 in 1983-84. He also hit 39 goals in 1984-85 and 1985-86. You could say he was the franchise’s first real sniper.

Tanti is sixth all-time in goals for the Canucks with 250. He was a bright spot on some poor Vancouver teams in the 80s and should definitely be considered for the Ring of Honour.

Tanti might not be a big name in franchise history but some fans do want him in the ring and I think he should be in there eventually.

You could say he was the Canucks forgotten star. He is as underrated as Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. (which came out during Tanti’s playing days.)

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Other names that could be the next in the Ring of Honour. Let us know who you would like to see in the Ring of Honour.

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