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I'll probably get 'negged for this, but I feel bad for the guy. Doesn't get recognized by the NHL as an all-star caliber goalie and then he has his own fanbase deciding that he needs to rest rather than be an all-star. While I agree that he could use the rest, I think he's still young enough to be given an opportunity to enjoy himself at an all-star event and not effect his game in a negative way. Based on that link above, he seems pretty excited at the opportunity and his friends (I will go ahead and assume family too) sound just as excited as he is. Yet here we are, from the couches in our living room, deciding that he needs to rest rather than having an opportunity at a fun weekend . I voted for him.

For people saying, he's better resting, you're really crazy. It's the all star game, it's nothing that drains energy. It's probably quite nice for them having tons of fans go wild over all of them and get to take place in some neat events, especially for guys like Howard where it would be his first time. He'd probably love it and I don't think one period of play will really be too draining, now would it?. For Lidstrom, I can get if he'd wanna relax, since he's done it so many times, the specialness of it has most likely worn off some, but it'd be great for Howie, especially as a write in, do you know how great that would feel if he knew his fans backed him that strongly?

Why is he better off not playing? It would be a special thing for him and for the Wings to have him in the ASG. He's not the only goalie in the league who plays a lot that would potentially play in the ASG. Let him play. It'll be fun. It's a chance to be in the same building as the best players in the league. Also, there's plenty of players who'll never get that chance and would give anything to play in the ASG. Can't take that for granted.

Pretty sad isn't it? As if so many players perenially get injured in the ASG. How are our superstars any more precious than other teams, who routinely send their best players if they're healthy? I agree the game has many flaws, but it's still special to these players and to the fans who want to see the event or attend it.

I don't think it's a big deal. I'm so sick of hearing about honour and the "code" in hockey. It's just a sport, don't get why people try to make into something bigger and more meaningful.

Don't worry I did too.

I want the wings to draw the sharks in the playoffs next year. To be the best you have to beat the best. Even though the sharks didn't make it to the cup finals the last 2 years they are clearly the most complete team in the west. I think the wings had the right tools to beat them last year and with their revamped defense and solid goaltending this year they should give them a run for their money

The wings are afraid of no one!

Moar Jets pls.

Breaking news: referees get calls wrong. More at 11.

That celebration should be reserved for a top shelf one timer at the top of the circle ala Brett Hull back in the day, not a lazy tap in.

i like the taunting. hockey needs some more enthusiasm, passion, hatred, etc... i think downie should be disciplined for leaving the bench. if he wants to get back at him great, but do it when your actually on the ice.

Missing Eaves.

We've won the Western Conference 6 times since 1995, and 4 cups since 1997, I fear nobody in the playoffs! We can beat the Sharks. The last two years we were worn out from 3 straight long playoff runs. We'll be more rested in this year's playoffs. Jimmy's been one of the best goalies in the League so far, and the majority of the current roster has already won the Cup before and made it to the final again the next year. They can do it again.

why can't we get in on these deals? id take that.

Maybe because Holland thinks every draft pick will turn into a Datsyuk or Lidstrom? I don't know.

At this point people just want Kenny to make a move. Even if it's a weak trade.

100% not going to happen.

What a crock of ******* s***. I can't ******* believe this. Unbelievable.

Kyle Brodziak got a 5 minute major for boarding and a game misconduct on a hit that looked no worse than a minor penalty. The key is he hit Anze Kopitar. No Hit League.

Breaking News: Its happening too much. Also at 11, there are ways to state an opinion without being a complete prick. You might wanna tune in at 11 for that.

You posted this under the wrong name. Did you mean to post this under NMT?

Ericsson seems to be on the ice for most PPGA.

If Price would be playing in detroit now he would be a wall, 1.5GAA, 94sv% 5-6 shutouts. For sure.

I still don't see anything too wrong with it. We have player who salute after goals and players who go full speed into the glass and jump into it. We have players who make the most terrifying goal face of all time after goals. I've seen some ganrly celebrations after trival goals as well. It's a celebration and he was sniping the net (I still don't think he was sniping the goalie). Even if he was sniping the goalie, oh darn, best case scenario it throws off the other goalie, worst case scenario the celebration gets put on youtube and the other team and message board fanboys get put in a tizzy.