Sami Salo was once one of the most highly regarded, fan favourite defenceman on the Vancouver Canucks. After all, he did help anchor the defense which led the team to back to back presidents trophies and game seven of the Stanley Cup Finals. Although he had his issues with injury, and was not the fastest, he ingrained himself in the hearts of the fans and was one of the best Canucks defenseman in recent history.
After leading the Canucks to the cup final, he would earn himself a one year contract extension. However, that one year would be his last as a Canuck.