puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) who appoints/selects the coaches? If Babs is coach for the West, Ozzie will be there. If not, I don't think the Wings are popular enough (nothing to do with Ozzie) for there to be enough votes alone to get him in there. Quite frankly, I think there is enough dislike and jealousy amongst non-Wing fans, they will vote for anyone besides a Red Wing. Fans being as they are, will vote for a "name" they see a lot in media over talent and deserving to be there, skillwise. It certainly happened last time... I hope if Dom does get voted in (and I think he probably will), he can somehow hand it over to Ozzie. I don't want either of them going, since I think the whole show is an invitation to needless injury, but I know you all want to see Chris there, so I hope Ozzie gets the nod. Edited November 15, 2007 by puckloo39 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 I hope if Dom does get voted in (and I think he probably will) You think Dom is going to get more votes than any other Western conference goaltender? who appoints/selects the coaches? If Babs is coach for the West, Ozzie will be there. The coach is irrelevant in terms of selecting the rosters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 You think Dom is going to get more votes than any other Western conference goaltender? The coach is irrelevant in terms of selecting the rosters. don't know, and don't really care, Toby, if Dom gets voted in or not personally. Someone was saying that the coaches have some sway on alternates and such, so I was just saying that if Babs was behind the bench, Ozzie might have a better shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) I hope if Dom does get voted in (and I think he probably will), he can somehow hand it over to Ozzie. I don't want either of them going, since I think the whole show is an invitation to needless injury, but I know you all want to see Chris there, so I hope Ozzie gets the nod. Its not that we just want Ozzie to get voted in to get voted in an All-Star game... he is playing currently like he DESERVES to be there. there is a difference. I am sorry, but honstly, throwing out past s***... Dom is NOT playing like an All-Star this season... case and point. He has no right to be on the ballot. Edited November 15, 2007 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 don't know, and don't really care, Toby, if Dom gets voted in or not personally. Someone was saying that the coaches have some sway on alternates and such, so I was just saying that if Babs was behind the bench, Ozzie might have a better shot. I didn't ask if you cared. You said you thought he would get voted in and I asked if you really thought that because I don't think Dom has even a remote chance of getting voted in at this point. In terms of coaches....they have no say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 Its not that we just want Ozzie to get voted in to get voted in an All-Star game... he is playing currently like he DESERVES to be there. there is a difference. I am sorry, but honstly, throwing out past s***... Dom is NOT playing like an All-Star this season... case and point. He has no right to be on the ballot. apparently, someone involved in the ballot selection thought so. Hasek did play well enough last season so maybe that was the basis for the nomination on the ballot? He was passed over in favor of Turco. Again, I was glad Dom didn't go, and don't mind if he doesn't get chosen this year either. What players deserve and what they end up with often isn't fair or right, but there you have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 NASN is covering the NHL All Star game ! So finally, ate age 33 I'll be able to watch the All Star game ! Awesome !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 I didn't ask if you cared. You said you thought he would get voted in and I asked if you really thought that because I don't think Dom has even a remote chance of getting voted in at this point. In terms of coaches....they have no say. Good grief. Yes, I think he might get voted in. The voting fan base as a whole (not just Red Wings fans) may recognize the fact that at this point in the season, we might not be seeing how Hasek will performing between now and January. He might tank, or he might recover his form. If the voting ended today, Ozzie is playing better, and if people vote on that basis, then I can see Ozzie getting a ton of votes. Do you think Ozzie has the drawing power to be a write-in winner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 Good grief. Yes, I think he might get voted in. The voting fan base as a whole (not just Red Wings fans) may recognize the fact that at this point in the season, we might not be seeing how Hasek will performing between now and January. He might tank, or he might recover his form. If the voting ended today, Ozzie is playing better, and if people vote on that basis, then I can see Ozzie getting a ton of votes. Do you think Ozzie has the drawing power to be a write-in winner? I didn't mean to get picky, I was just wondering why you thought Dom had a chance. In terms of your earlier comments, those selecting the names to go on the ballot wouldn't have been taking into account how players have performed this season (slection may even have occurred prior to the start of the season, I'm not sure). I don't think there is much of a chance at all of Ozzie getting voted in. Even if he was on the ballot, I doubt he would have much of a chance, I just don't think that many would vote for him, nothing to do with stats. I think someone like Luongo would get a lot of votes. In terms of Hasek, again, not sure how many votes he'd get, I just don't see him as a very popular goalie amongst the fans as a whole. I could be wrong, but that's my general sense. So combine that with the fact that he is not playing that well.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin35 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 I hope we all are putting in ozzie on the ballot. I'm sure we all vote enough we can get ozzie to the game at least as the 3rd period goalie. lets how him our thanks for always being true to our city even when everyone raged on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 I'm sure we all vote enough we can get ozzie to the game at least as the 3rd period goalie. Again, for those that still do not understand the voting process: Fans only vote for the starting lineup, so unless Osgood gets more votes than any other Western conference goalie, the number of votes he receives would be absolutely meaningless. If he finishes in 2nd in voting amongst goalies (Western conf.) this would mean absolutely nothing. If he deserves to get in based on his performance and isn't the top vote getter, then he will probably be selected to the team by Hockey Operations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 NASN is covering the NHL All Star game ! So finally, ate age 33 I'll be able to watch the All Star game ! Awesome !! I would have taped them for you haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PenaltyShot 96 521 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 For Ozzie and/or Homer to have a serious chance, then they need a campaign like Rory had. Try to reach the facebook/myspace crowd...if there can be 'one million strong for Hilary/Obama/Colbert' groups, surely there would be ten million strong for Osgood get er done Kenny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 Call my a conspiracy theorist. but I don't think the NHL counts the write ins...in fact, I don't really believe they count the votes. Discuss.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 What's to stop Chris Chelios from writing himself in for 20 million votes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 Not me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Call my a conspiracy theorist. but I don't think the NHL counts the write ins...in fact, I don't really believe they count the votes. Discuss.. I tend to agree with you... but then again, I am not that interested in the entire affair. It was cool years ago when real all-star players were there, but now it's just PR. Which is OK, I guess. Anyway, when has the NHL been accused of being honest and forthright in just about anything, lately? This would be no exception. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 I would have taped them for you haha Thanks Jen ! That's really kind of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Just to make sure that all my Red Wing votes are getting counted and that I am understanding this all right. I haven't been filling in all the stuff, as I understood that all that was just for a chance to win the promotional stuff. My votes are still getting counted even though I didn't register, right? Sorry if this seems stupid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Just to make sure that all my Red Wing votes are getting counted and that I am understanding this all right. I haven't been filling in all the stuff, as I understood that all that was just for a chance to win the promotional stuff. My votes are still getting counted even though I didn't register, right? Sorry if this seems stupid. The registering is indeed just for the lottery... that's what I thought too at least.. Our votes will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 The registering is indeed just for the lottery... that's what I thought too at least.. Our votes will be fine. Thanks! Off to vote again.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
