 Due to the NHL lockout , as well as rib and knee injuries sustained during the 2004 World Cup , Jovanovski was inactive during the 2004 – 05 season . When the NHL resumed play in 2005 – 06 , Jovanovski was on pace for a career year , but his season was interrupted by groin , foot and abdominal injuries . He finished with 33 points in 44 games for a career @-@ high 0 @.@ 75 points @-@ per @-@ game average . The Canucks suffered from Jovanovski missing the final 27 games of the season and did not qualify for the 2006 playoffs . Following the 2005 – 06 season , Jovanovski did not receive a contract offer from the Canucks , subsequently becoming an unrestricted free agent . The decision to let him go was influenced by the re @-@ signings of Daniel and Henrik Sedin , as well as the acquisition of goaltender Roberto Luongo , leaving no room on the team 's salary cap to retain Jovanovski . 
