imisssergei 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) But teams can have up to 6 players in the All Star, right? Technically 10 is the most but Ozzie won't go, here is why. The NHL rules state that each team must have at least one represenative at the ASG. There are 24 roster spots on each side for the ASG (12 forwards, 9 d, 3 tenders). There are 15 teams in each conference. So, right there you have 15 roster spots taken, which leaves 9 available. With the one roster spot already taken into account for any given team, 9 other representatives would make 10. Next, and most importantly, the teams that might be hard pressed to find a representative. In the West, Phoenix, Chicago, and Edmonton. I think Bryzgalov will get the nod from Phoenix. Khabibulin will most likely go from Chicago. That leaves only one spot in net which will likely go to Leclaire. Edited January 9, 2008 by imisssergei Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Get yourself informed. Sorry, I guess I should have read the post more carefully. I just read that he wanted to spend time with his family, and was unaware of the exact details. In that case, he can have a pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 As I posted above, every player if they felt like it, could take the ASG off to spend time with their family. That doesn't give him an excuse to abstain from the game. He's not the only player with a family. It's a big game for the league, and a good opportunity to market its stars. I'm pretty sure Luongo is more of a marketable star than Osgood or Leclaire. There is only one reason why Luongo is not there. HE IS CHICKEN!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 As I posted above, every player if they felt like it, could take the ASG off to spend time with their family. That doesn't give him an excuse to abstain from the game. He's not the only player with a family. It's a big game for the league, and a good opportunity to market its stars. I'm pretty sure Luongo is more of a marketable star than Osgood or Leclaire. Thanks for pointing that out ....But like it said, it's going to be there first child, why would he want to play in a meaningless game like I said.. The All star game doesn't have any affect on the standings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman Maouth 97 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Sorry, I guess I should have read the post more carefully. I just read that he wanted to spend time with his family, and was unaware of the exact details. In that case, he can have a pass. Sorry for being a little rude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Technically 10 is the most but Ozzie won't go, here is why. The NHL rules state that each team must have at least one represenative at the ASG. There are 24 roster spots on each side for the ASG (12 forwards, 9 d, 3 tenders). There are 15 teams in each conference. So, right there you have 15 roster spots taken, which leaves 9 available. With the one roster spot already taken into account for any given team, 9 other representatives would make 10. Next, and most importantly, the teams that might be hard pressed to find a representative. In the West, Phoenix, Chicago, and Edmonton. I think Bryzgalov will get the nod from Phoenix. Khabibulin will most likely go from Chicago. That leaves only one spot in net which will likely go to Leclaire. Khabi from Chicago...over Ozzie. PSHHHHH...Robert Lang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imisssergei 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Khabi from Chicago...over Ozzie. PSHHHHH...Robert Lang It's not Khabi over Ozzie, it's Khabi over ever other Hawk.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Hence Robert Lang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 The NHL rules state that each team must have at least one represenative at the ASG. The NHL has no such rule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 The NHL has no such rule. Yeah I was just about to say that. I remember a couple times where there wasn't a team or two represented at the ASG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 BTW, On 97.1 they keep saying that Ozzie is going to be named the STARTER for the WC All Stars. My cousin has heard it on the radio several times now. I don't know what to think? I don't want to get too excited right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 There is only one reason why Luongo is not there. HE IS CHICKEN!! fixed it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Khabi from Chicago...over Ozzie. PSHHHHH...Robert Lang Kane before Lang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 BTW, On 97.1 they keep saying that Ozzie is going to be named the STARTER for the WC All Stars. My cousin has heard it on the radio several times now. I don't know what to think? I don't want to get too excited right now. Reem! Wait, seriously??? Ok that's exciting. They should probably take Karen Newman so she can sing the anthem too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 fixed it WOW, really mature there i must say.. If you read the article, the reason why Lou isn't going is because is wife due with there first child and has had some complications. She's been in Flordia pretty much all year, and they haven't been together. He's skipping a stupid game to support his family, which is the right thing to do.. Just my 2 cents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 (edited) Reem! Wait, seriously??? Ok that's exciting. They should probably take Karen Newman so she can sing the anthem too. HAHA seriously! Might as well bring Al to zamboni it up too! Edited January 10, 2008 by HockeyCrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut22 81 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Reem! Wait, seriously??? Ok that's exciting. They should probably take Karen Newman so she can sing the anthem too. HAHA seriously! Might as well bring Al to zamboni it up too! lmao! I think it is a good thing that he has chosen to skip the game. Family is much more important than an ASG. I hope that everything goes well for them and they welcome a healthy, happy baby to the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 WOW, really mature there i must say.. If you read the article, the reason why Lou isn't going is because is wife due with there first child and has had some complications. She's been in Flordia pretty much all year, and they haven't been together. He's skipping a stupid game to support his family, which is the right thing to do.. Just my 2 cents I read the article, and i think its good that he's not going. Jeez, I was just having some fun, no need to get all anal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Kane before Lang Haha, that was a joke! If Ozzie is starter, they should just change the West jersies to Red Wing jersies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 I wouldn't mind a year or two of Stanley Cup winner vs. rest of NHL... but I know that this is way off topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 It's not Khabi over Ozzie, it's Khabi over ever other Hawk.... even Ethan ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zymz 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 The three goalies for WC All-Stars: Nabokov, San Jose -can't deny his brilliance this year, playing all of San Jose's 41 games (winning 23) and still posting near all-star numbers (2.01 GAA/.917 sv%) Leclair, Columbus -playing lights-out (in a goalie-friendly system, i know, but who else do you take, Rick Nash?) with a gaudy 1.97 GAA/.928 sv% Bryzgalov, Phoenix -no coincidence Phoenix started winning when this dude showed up, and I think that speaks for itself. 2.15 GAA/.930 sv% helps too I'd love to see Ozzie make the game (he definitely DOES deserve it) but with the Wings having 3 starters and Rafalski being a good shot (not many healthy standout D-men in the West this year) I just don't see it happening... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 The three goalies for WC All-Stars: Nabokov, San Jose -can't deny his brilliance this year, playing all of San Jose's 41 games (winning 23) and still posting near all-star numbers (2.01 GAA/.917 sv%) Brilliance is probably a bit too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 oh, OK. So ASG voting only counts for starter in the case of the first place winner, and rest of the vote totals are meaningless, in terms of "who's next." Not that I really care in this case, but I didn't know that. Mark Messier and Milan Hejduk both started on home ice in years they were not even close to the vote leaders. They will choose the starter after naming the reserve goalies and the replacement for Luongo; these will likely include both Leclaire and Ozzie. And why the hell does everyone think Kiprusoff is going? Hasek has been awful much of this season, but deserves to go over Kipper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 I read the article, and i think its good that he's not going. Jeez, I was just having some fun, no need to get all anal Zata, sorry about that. Had a bad day and took it out on some of my posts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
