Heaton 1 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=11346 Datsyuk - Zetterberg - Iginla Phaneuf - Lidstrom Luongo http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=11345 Crosby - Lecavalier - Alfredsson Chara - Markov Brodeur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icer 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 When are they naming the backups? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 West's first line is sooo much better than East's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
96warrior 11 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 If I heard correctly, the back ups are named tonight on VERSUS during the Detroit/Colorado game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Did anyone else shudder when they saw Iginla's name with Dats and Hank? But I must agree, the West's starting lineup is pretty sweet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jeremy88 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Awwww yeahhhh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 West's first line is sooo much better than East's When you said first line, I thought you meant forwards, which I would question you since the East forward line has "arguably" the 2 best forwards in the game. I'm assuming you are referring to the entire starting lineup, including defense and goalie, in which case I would agree. The West's defense and goalie are quite a bit better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 yeah, I meant starting lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Where the hell is Ilya Kovalchuk and Alex Ovechkin for the East? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Where the hell is Ilya Kovalchuk and Alex Ovechkin for the East? I wouldn't pick either over Crosby or Lecavalier, so they both couldn't get there in my opinion anyway. Also, Alfie is 5th in scoring this year, it isn't a complete joke that he was voted in. Doesn't really matter, both Ilya and Alex will be in the lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady in REd 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=11346 Datsyuk - Zetterberg - Iginla Phaneuf - Lidstrom Luongo http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=11345 Crosby - Lecavalier - Alfredsson Chara - Markov Brodeur Can't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Crosby = Gretzky = Over rated. Sorry folks Crosby hasn't done much to impress me. You hear about him all the time because he is the Chosen One to lead the NHL. Because he's Canadian. That's all. I think our 2 boys are way better. The reason they haven't been picked is because we're in the Western Division. No east coast (the hockey bed of the US) exposure. Of course they're going to promote Crosby he's in their face every game. Oh and yes I'm biassed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 If I heard correctly, the back ups are named tonight on VERSUS during the Detroit/Colorado game. nope ... from espn.com: "Western Conference reserves, chosen by the NHL's hockey operations department along with general managers, will be announced Thursday. The rest of the Eastern Conference roster will be revealed Friday." http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3186274 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 I wouldn't pick either over Crosby or Lecavalier, so they both couldn't get there in my opinion anyway. Also, Alfie is 5th in scoring this year, it isn't a complete joke that he was voted in. Doesn't really matter, both Ilya and Alex will be in the lineup. Kovalchuk has 34 goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 sweet, cant wait for the skillls competition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Kovalchuk has 34 goals. Yeah, and all three forwards selected ahead of him have a better ppg stat and far better +/-. It's not all about who scores the most goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Crosby = Gretzky = Over rated. Sorry folks Crosby hasn't done much to impress me. You hear about him all the time because he is the Chosen One to lead the NHL. Because he's Canadian. That's all. I think our 2 boys are way better. The reason they haven't been picked is because we're in the Western Division. No east coast (the hockey bed of the US) exposure. Of course they're going to promote Crosby he's in their face every game. Oh and yes I'm biassed. Yes, the reason our guys, Datsyuk and Zetterberg, haven't been picked to start for the Eastern Conference ahead of Crosby is East Coast bias. For some reason Eastern voters refused to put Western Conference players on their team. And if Crosby doesn't impress you, then you'll never be impressed. Name someone else who scored 120 points and won the Art Ross as a teenager. Yeah, it's because he's Canadian that he gets attention Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 And if Crosby doesn't impress you, then you'll never be impressed. Name someone else who scored 120 points and won the Art Ross as a teenager. Yeah, it's because he's Canadian that he gets attention Or how about this: Crosby is well on his way to another 100 pt season. Name me all the players who had 3 100 pt. seasons under their belts before their 21st birthdays like Crosby should by the end of the year. I haven't gone and done any research, but if I had to guess, I think Crosby will be the only guy on that list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 The West's defense and goalie are quite a bit better. Defense? OK. I agree with you on that one. But the West's goaltending is quite a bit better than the East's as well? Luongo is the better goalie to build a team around but when it comes down to who I want in my net at the end of the day, Marty prevails. I would say the goaltending is about as evenly matched as it can get; The best goalie of this generation vs. the best goalie of the next generation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 it's beyond me why this crappy popularity contest is scooping so much attention. does it win you anything valuable? or is there anything interesting in a game that is clearly about showing dumb tricks and making hockey-playing kids pee? I mean... I'd rather see Hank and Pavel have some rest than taking part in All Star Game. speaking of starters... in the East there were better choices than Alfredson. not to take anything from him as role player, but his not the flashies and most skilled guy left out there - read: where are Ovechkin and Kovalchuk. and Phaneuf... puhlease... I guess it was about voting according to media hype not logic. this guy hasn't done much in his career to prove he's worth the hype not to mention he was invisible in playoffs. but of course, it's Canadian fans and their firm belief whoever played for their team is the second coming of Jesus Christ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Did anyone else shudder when they saw Iginla's name with Dats and Hank? But I must agree, the West's starting lineup is pretty sweet. Nope. That's one sick starting line. I obviously lost respect for Jarome last season in the playoffs which is unfortunate because he used to be my absolute fave outside the Wings, but even with that no one can deny how great of a player he is. I can't wait to see 'em play together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flip-check 6 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Z makes that West jersey look damn good. And what's up with Babs? He's either really proud or saying to his wife, "Aren't I hot? Top coach baby!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 THIS YEAR so far Id take Kovy and Ovy over Crosby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Yeah, and all three forwards selected ahead of him have a better ppg stat and far better +/-. It's not all about who scores the most goals. Kovalchuk also has more points than Crosby and has been the most dynamic offensive player in the league. Thats what the all star game is about. I think the voters got it wrong in the East. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
