No Red Wings on All Star starting line up

[Drake_Marcus 890]

Anahiem fans have magically pushed their agendas forward seemingly overnight. Sounds like the Canadian's voting fraud system has been leaked.

Anyone remember when the NHL threw out a ton of Ducks votes because they were faked? Well looks like the Ducks fans did it again:

http://fanballoting.nhl.com/leaders

Anyone remember when Lidstrom was the leading vote getter? Interesting that his play increases in effectiveness yet he's suddenly in the public doghouse.

[thedatsyukian 7]

I would be content if none of the wings even played in the all-star game.

[BlueMonk 102]

The All-Star game is meaningless. Nobody cares who gets in. At best, it's a popularity contest. At worst, it's rigged.

[Donaldjr2448 43]

I would be content if none of the wings even played in the all-star game.

I have to agree!!! I hope none of our players make the roster!!! We need the rest, and we all know that Lidstrom, Hank, and Pavel will be there and they need the rest more than anyone!!

[Drake_Marcus 890]

The All-Star game is meaningless. Nobody cares who gets in. At best, it's a popularity contest. At worst, it's rigged.

I certainly agree with you in principle, but we all know Lidstrom, Datsyuk, Hossa and possibly Zetterberg will make the team via the non-fan-based pics. At the very least, Lidstrom will be asked to play. For Lidstrom to have his first place status stolen is what makes me angry. I hate cheaters. *Sigh*

[TheOwl 77]

Maybe the NHL will realize fan balloting is the worst way to pick all-stars. Might as well pull names out of a hat.

[WhiteCloud 0]

I certainly agree with you in principle, but we all know Lidstrom, Datsyuk, Hossa and possibly Zetterberg will make the team via the non-fan-based pics. At the very least, Lidstrom will be asked to play. For Lidstrom to have his first place status stolen is what makes me angry. I hate cheaters. *Sigh*

Write a script to mass vote for Red Wings players. That's why all the Ducks and let's face it the Hawks are leading in votes. If it is not a result of a script then I actually feel sorry for the people who are spending that much time repeatedly voting for their players over and over again. Either way I would rather that the Wings stayed home and rested while the less deserving players dealt with the All Star game bulls***.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

The ASG is a joke, it's peoples favorite players, not the real allstars. A couple years ago when Perrault, and Doan and Smyth got in, I like that. Guys having great years get the recognition. Not voted in because of a name, Pronger and Lidstrom have been much better then Campbell and Niedermayer this season, yet are still leading the Wests defence.

[YoungGuns1340 1]

Ehh who cares. The All Star Game has become a bit of a joke.

[Jedi 1,865]

Although there's pride in the Wings on the line, realistically, I'd be fine with no one making the team. Get some rest for those who aren't at 100%, and keep those who are at 100% STAYING at 100%.

At few Wings will still make the team anyways. McLellan will most likely be the West coach, and I'd be willing to bet he'll give a Red Wing or two a call to attend the game.

[RWK23 0]

More time for the Wings to rest up. It's not like the ASG is a big deal. It's a joke. Plus, the Wings that deserve to be there will be t here.

[Guest mindfly]

Can someone explain the thing with being on the "first" allstar team, it's only the fans that can decide that? So it doesn't mean the best players are on there just the player who play in a team with the most craziest fans?

[norrisnick 1]

The League doesn't deserve to have Lidstrom in its starting lineup. Hopefully those in charge will realize the absurdity of that.

[edicius 3,269]

More time for the Wings to rest up.

Exactly. I won't shed any tears if Pronger or Needavacation^TM get all torn up during the ASG.

[norrisnick 1]

Can someone explain the thing with being on the "first" allstar team, it's only the fans that can decide that? So it doesn't mean the best players are on there just the player who play in a team with the most craziest fans?

You are very close to mixing up two VERY different things.

Fans are voting for the All-Star Game Starters for the All-Star game next month.

The NHL's First All Star Team (as well as the Second and All Rookie teams) are voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association at the end of the regular season.

The latter is infinitely more prestigious.

[Guest mindfly]

You are very close to mixing up two VERY different things.

Fans are voting for the All-Star Game Starters for the All-Star game next month.

The NHL's First All Star Team (as well as the Second and All Rookie teams) are voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association at the end of the regular season.

The latter is infinitely more prestigious.

Thanks for the info, being a all-star game starter doesn't mean s*** then

[Guest Shoreline]

It's all for fun, and the voting system is clearly all for fun too, as in the fun of making scripts and pushing for your team to get into the ASG in this manner. I don't see why we would be jealous of that. Who has the cup again? Let people have their fun. Yes the ASG is a joke but any all star game is rarely a joke. It's entirely for fun, so I don't see why people have to stress so badly about it.

Edited December 31, 2008 by Shoreline

[MississippiWing 14]

I think you have to look at Luongo being pushed out of the starting spot as the biggest sign that there is fraud going on. A guy doesn't lead that long then magically get pushed out.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

I think you have to look at Luongo being pushed out of the starting spot as the biggest sign that there is fraud going on. A guy doesn't lead that long then magically get pushed out.

That's exactly the thing with Lidstrom- he was the leading all star vote getter for the first 3/4 of the contest...

I'm not getting bent out of shape about it... just wanted to point out the hilarity of the roster right now. Look at Ovi's votes. He has less than half of Tangay's.

[puckbags 863]

The most exciting player on the face of the earth is 6th in voting for forwards in the east. What a joke !!

[Hockeytown Red Wings 245]

The most exciting player on the face of the earth is 6th in voting for forwards in the east. What a joke !!

Andreas Lilja is a forward? And playes in the East? Since when?

[The Secret 304]

I have to agree!!! I hope none of our players make the roster!!! We need the rest, and we all know that Lidstrom, Hank, and Pavel will be there and they need the rest more than anyone!!

I agree with this too. I think we could use the time to rest or use the time for practice to smooth out the rough spots. Not because they don't deserve to be there but because the time off might more beneficial.

[ltgator333 3]

I agree with this too. I think we could use the time to rest or use the time for practice to smooth out the rough spots. Not because they don't deserve to be there but because the time off might more beneficial.

You know what, that's so crazy it makes perfect sense. That would be cool if not a single RW played in the all-star game.. the NHL would HAVE TO re-think the whole thing for next season.

Edited December 31, 2008 by ltgator333

[puckloo39 5,686]

You know what, that's so crazy it makes perfect sense. That would be cool if not a single RW played in the all-star game.. the NHL would HAVE TO re-think the whole thing for next season.

Maybe this will be what it takes. The whole thing is just ridiculous now. It's fine with me if the Wings all stay home.

[ArcticWing 0]

Gigure leading goalies, well that's a bit off, I think.