edicius 3,269 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Ovechkin was the only one that made that event worth watching. Clement is a friggin' tool for the Ducks. And then the scoring for Kovalchuk completely invalidated any legitimacy for the event. If you're gonna give high scores to a hometown favorite, even if he didn't DO anything...well, it's all out the window. Bettman? Your idea fails. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstromrules16 7 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 I think overall, the superskills were f***ed up, and kinda boring.....Ovy made it almost watchable. Even the Youngstars game was slow, and seemed lazy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Ovechkin was the only one that made that event worth watching. Clement is a friggin' tool for the Ducks. And then the scoring for Kovalchuk completely invalidated any legitimacy for the event. If you're gonna give high scores to a hometown favorite, even if he didn't DO anything...well, it's all out the window. Bettman? Your idea fails. Bettman probably slept through the whole event. That is, provided he even knew there was an all-star game this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 I think overall, the superskills were f***ed up, and kinda boring.....Ovy made it almost watchable. Even the Youngstars game was slow, and seemed lazy Agreed. Even as a fan, this whole thing was tough to watch. A casual fan wouldn't even bother, not to mention a non-fan. Again, epic fail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jeremy88 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 That was a waste of 2 hours of my life... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 When they said Celeb judges I was thinking ya know...movie stars, singers, etc.. I seriously think Pavel didn't understand that it was based on the best moves. He look confused about it. Getzlaf was awesome as was AO. The skills comp was okay. It seems every year it's been going kinda downhill. It use to be much more exciting. Oh well. I'm excited for tomorrow though, hopefully Oz will dominate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 I had fun watching this actually. Every event was fairly enjoyable. I wish Ovechkin scored on one of those attempts though, especially the second. The second attempt by Getzlaf was one of my favourites. Disappointed in Datsyuk, but I don't think he cares, . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 They should do the breakaway without the goalie. Make it like the slam dunk contest where the players can be creative without having to deal with a defender. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Pavel dropped the ball i just wanted to see vokoun out on fort street again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hullies#1 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 At least I got a laugh over Ovechkins teeth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 What was up with the fastest skater contest? I always wanted to see if anyone could actually break Gartner's record, and now this debacle. Gaborik who's regarded by most as the fastest skater in the league wasn't even in the damn contest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) DiPietro and Legace on the mic was the only thing that kept me awake during that whole thing. No one did anything on that last event expect for maybe 2 people. maybe just me but oh well. 2 morrow should be a good watch though. Edited January 27, 2008 by Duck Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hullies#1 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 They should do the breakaway without the goalie. Make it like the slam dunk contest where the players can be creative without having to deal with a defender. yeah..that would be a better idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 They should do the breakaway without the goalie. Make it like the slam dunk contest where the players can be creative without having to deal with a defender. I agree with you 100%. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 When they said Celeb judges I was thinking ya know...movie stars, singers, etc. Yeah, I didn't even catch/know who the other two judges were (I knew Clement and Mellanby, obviously). Lame. Doubt I'll even bother with the game tomorrow, considering how dull this was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jeremy88 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 What was up with the fastest skater contest? I always wanted to see if anyone could actually break Gartner's record, and now this debacle. Gaborik who's regarded by most as the fastest skater in the league wasn't even in the damn contest. Hey, as long as Gary thinks his way works...his way is the way it's gonna be I mean seriously, why put the fastest skaters in the speed competition? Hey, let's put undeserving players in the all-star game just so every team can have recognition. Never mind the players that should be there. And why the hell is neidermeyer in the game??? Ok, I understand Rafalski didn't want to go cuz he wanted to spend time with his family...but neidermeyer didn't even play for the first half of the season. He certainly doesn't deserve to be there. It should be another defensemen...the worst defenseman from the western conference that played all the games is more deserving to be in the all-star game than neidermeyer. This "All-Star" game is a joke. f*** Bettman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 They should do the breakaway without the goalie. Make it like the slam dunk contest where the players can be creative without having to deal with a defender. I don't see the point of the that. What's the difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Anywhere I can see videos of the breakaways? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 And why the hell is neidermeyer in the game??? Ok, I understand Rafalski didn't want to go cuz he wanted to spend time with his family...but neidermeyer didn't even play for the first half of the season. He certainly doesn't deserve to be there. It should be another defensemen...the worst defenseman from the western conference that played all the games is more deserving to be in the all-star game than neidermeyer. And Niedermayer had the audacity to mention how he thought the ASG was a "nice break" for him, not realizing how much more of an ass it makes him look and sound like. All-Star weekend is a bust. Wake me up when there's some real hockey again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 Yeah, I didn't even catch/know who the other two judges were (I knew Clement and Mellanby, obviously). Lame. Doubt I'll even bother with the game tomorrow, considering how dull this was. The judges were pretty good actually. Dominique Wilkins (Slam dunk contest specialist) and Taylor Kitsch (Star on one of the biggest TV shows right now, Friday Night Lights). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 For some reason I always thought that Brian Campbell was a fast skater. Instead, he looked like he was skating with s*** in his pants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 All-Star weekend is a bust. Wake me up when there's some real hockey again. seriously, i did not expect tonight to be so lame....it was retarded in my opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 When they said Celeb judges I was thinking ya know...movie stars, singers, etc.. I seriously think Pavel didn't understand that it was based on the best moves. He look confused about it. Getzlaf was awesome as was AO. The skills comp was okay. It seems every year it's been going kinda downhill. It use to be much more exciting. Oh well. I'm excited for tomorrow though, hopefully Oz will dominate. What I love most about Reem: nothing ever gets you down, does it? Always something positive to say. You're a lovely counterbalance for those of us who complain all the time. Edi, Vip, the rest of you guys... welcome to my camp. I seriously couldn't care less if this is the last "All Star" game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 When is that scrimmage tomorrow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) What I love most about Reem: nothing ever gets you down, does it? Always something positive to say. You're a lovely counterbalance for those of us who complain all the time. Edi, Vip, the rest of you guys... welcome to my camp. I seriously couldn't care less if this is the last "All Star" game. Awww thanks Loo! Edited January 27, 2008 by HockeyCrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
