In classic Roberto Luongo form, the now-former Vancouver Canucks goalie announced his trade back to the Florida Panthers by simply tweeting a palm tree emoticon from his popular account.
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That Luongo, 34, is a fan favourite is an understatement. He led the 2011 Canucks to the Stanley Cup final and won two Olympic gold medals. The veteran leader's ability to maintain a sense of humour through demotions, meltdowns and losses will keep him in Canucks fans' hearts for a long time.
Here are some of the best off-ice moments from our favourite poker-playing, charity-supporting, big-hearted goalie:
His toilet humour
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When he cuddled up to Ryan Kesler in an ugly Christmas sweater
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When he called Scott Oake a "milt" on TV
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All the time he gave supporting Canuck Place
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That awesome curling rock hat
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