JayUp88 1 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Lids and Dats made it here are the rest http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=29090 yes i know Hossa should be there but they need people from every team. Oh and good thing they didn't ask Hank because he never plays anyways Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 haha Some how I managed to botch my title. Wanted to say All Stars, oh well, hope it gets fixed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 meh, I'd rather them have the rest/extra practice time, but that's just me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 I really do wish none of the Wings were on it as the All Star Game is a joke in my eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Lids and Dats made it here are the rest http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=29090 yes i know Hossa should be there but they need people from every team. Oh and good thing they didn't ask Hank because he never plays anyways Actually, it kind of sucks that Z is finally healthy to play, but hasn't had a good enough season to be voted in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 It's funny how they tried to justify those s***ty Montreal players making it in, by showing their stats from last year. That just makes people from Montreal look that much more stupid for voting their *** heroes in. Oh, and how does Souray make it in, but Lilja (who handed Souray his lunch) doesn't? Disgraceful move by the league if you ask me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Every year I care about this game less and less. I'm glad just Lids and Dats are going....Z could always use the rest for his back and Hossa is likely still fighting some groin pain. That time off will only help them down the stretch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Luongo playing? Komisarek, Markov, and Kovalev starting? More ugly looking things on that page... The starting line-up should be voted after the all stars are named by the GMs are whatever. It should be, the official all stars are placed on a page and fans vote for the official all stars, not a bunch of random players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 No Phaneuf,I might have to visit the Flames message boards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 I'd still prefer no one go. Extra rest never hurt anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 (edited) Though I am tickled that Nick and Pasha are going I really have to question a couple of the choices. One, Keith Tchacuk (sorry I can't spell)...a minus 11, and he gets the nod over Brad Boyes??? Two, Dustin Brown...minus 7. Three, Milan Hejduk...minus six. Really, I know you want to get every team represented, but come on, surely there are better than these three guys. As to no Dion Phaneuf, I won't miss him. Edited January 7, 2009 by Kira Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Im not gonna watch it anyway. If something interesting happens it'll be on youtube the next day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjgj13 30 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 (edited) The voting is a complete joke. Just think, next year there won't be a joke like this year (Olympics). I think each team picks 3 or 4 people from the front office (Yzerman, Holland, Devellano etc) to vote for the All Stars. They each pick 6 forwards, 4 defensemen and 2 goalies (for each conference). They can't choose a player on their team. The players with the most votes are the starters. To go even further, give the coaches and assistant coaches votes to, that way, there are more votes and less of a chance for a tie. Do this after the New Year, that way, nearly all teams have played 1/2 a season. Also, do away with the "every team needs a rep". If your team sucks, you don't deserve a rep. Edited January 7, 2009 by pjgj13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Though I am tickled that Nick and Pasha are going I really have to question a couple of the choices. One, Keith Tchacuk (sorry I can't spell)...a minus 11, and he gets the nod over Brad Boyes??? Two, Dustin Brown...minus 7. Three, Milan Hejduk...minus six. Really, I know you want to get every team represented, but come on, surely there are better than these three guys. As to no Dion Phaneuf, I won't miss him. TBH, the fact that the league requires atleast one player from each club to make the All-Star team so that all the NHL clubs are represented further illustrates that this is not a true *All-Star* game. If it was (as someone mentioned), AP writers or GM's would vote players in with no restrictions such as (a) atleast one player from every team has to make it or (b) the bulk of the team can come from only a few teams if its deservedly so. With the way the ASG is run now, if people don't see how pointless this game is....they never will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Glad to see some common sense was used in the addition of the Detroit players. Maybe it is time for the League to borrow/steal/re-invent the idea used in Major League Baseball: the Conference that wins the All-Star Game also gets home-ice advantage in the Stanley Cup Final. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Maybe it is time for the League to borrow/steal/re-invent the idea used in Major League Baseball: the Conference that wins the All-Star Game also gets home-ice advantage in the Stanley Cup Final. No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 San Jose and Detroit are the only teams which have "extra" players, in that they had multiple players selected as reserves. While I might pick Hossa or Z over Thornton and might pick Rafalski over Boyle, two from each is probably fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluedevils_13 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Brown over Kopitar and Campbell over Keith? REALLY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Considering Z's history with his back, I'd much rather prefer he rest. Also I actually like the idea of having a representative for each team even if its just a ploy to maximize viewership by having a recognizable face on the team no matter how cloistered the viewer or which market they stem from. However, with the joke that is unlimited online/cellphone fan balloting for the starting line up getting undeserved players spots on the team on top of this notion, they are really watering down the talent in this game and damaging already waning interest in to what is essentially a meaningless game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Congrats to Lidstrom and Datsyuk. Both are very deserving All Stars. There is still no chance I watch this joke of an event though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 I don't agree with the notion that the voting is a joke. Every fan has the same opportunity to vote for their favorite player and clearly the Penguins, Habs, Ducks, and Hawks were more organized in their grassroots efforts to stack the line-up. We could have done it if we'd wanted to. It's not like those starting lines are full of terrible players. And honestly anyone from our team would be boring at the ASG because they don't think "individual" like someone like AO. They think "team" and that makes them boring in things like skills competitions. Kane, Toews, and Getzlaf are great players and will probably have instant chemistry. I also agree with trying to get every team represented. It's responsible PR, and as frustrated as many Wings fans are that Hossa or Zetterberg are missing, imagine how the Kings fans would feel if their highly skilled and exciting captain was shunned. Even with all that pro-establishment rhetoric, I've found the ASG to be pretty boring, but I like the player interaction with the media. I enjoy watching people enjoy themselves I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Danny 155 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 On Lidstrom: His coach, Mike Babcock, believes the six-time Norris winner is the best player in the League. This made me chuckle. It sounds to me like one of those "my mom says I'm special!" quotes. Of course, I happen to agree with Mr. Babcock, but that's a different topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DyingAlive 27 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Fan vote is stupid. But congrats to Lids and Pav. While I disagree with a lot of the selections, it'll still be a fun event to watch. Well, atleast the skills comp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Glad to see some common sense was used in the addition of the Detroit players. Maybe it is time for the League to borrow/steal/re-invent the idea used in Major League Baseball: the Conference that wins the All-Star Game also gets home-ice advantage in the Stanley Cup Final. The answer is no. I hate that MLB does this. The ASG should be a completely meaningless exhibition game, not something that has any real-time consequences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Glad to see some common sense was used in the addition of the Detroit players. Maybe it is time for the League to borrow/steal/re-invent the idea used in Major League Baseball: the Conference that wins the All-Star Game also gets home-ice advantage in the Stanley Cup Final. No, absolutely not. If the Wings go to the FInals, but didn't have any reps at the ASG, and the West loses, Detroit is screwed? That doesn't make any sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
