CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) http://www.mlive.com...ie_jimmy_h.html "As of Saturday, Howard was 11th in voting, garnering more than 71,000 votes." Let's help him win: http://vote.nhl.com You can vote up to 30 times at vote.nhl.com on your computer or mobile phone! Edited December 11, 2011 by CanadaBoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 nah thats ok he can use the rest 2 dragonballgtz and dobbles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kabrok_ 5 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 Ditto, he's probably better off getting a break It's still pretty ridiculous that he wasn't even a nominee, though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 No thanks. ASG is a popularity contest based on name recognition and blatant favoritism. Besides, I tapped out after that whole debacle a couple years ago. 1 puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 I agree, give him some time with his family. He's not going to have many game days off from here on in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 No thanks. ASG is a popularity contest based on name recognition and blatant favoritism. Besides, I tapped out after that whole debacle a couple years ago. Agreed. They haven't featured the best players in about a decade. Why start now? I would prefer that none of the Wings go at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper84 333 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) I'll probably get 'negged for this, but I feel bad for the guy. Doesn't get recognized by the NHL as an all-star caliber goalie and then he has his own fanbase deciding that he needs to rest rather than be an all-star. While I agree that he could use the rest, I think he's still young enough to be given an opportunity to enjoy himself at an all-star event and not effect his game in a negative way. Based on that link above, he seems pretty excited at the opportunity and his friends (I will go ahead and assume family too) sound just as excited as he is. Yet here we are, from the couches in our living room, deciding that he needs to rest rather than having an opportunity at a fun weekend . I voted for him. Edited December 11, 2011 by Jasper84 9 Gordie Howe hat trick, DatsyukianDangles122, Hockeymom1960 and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermind 363 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) I agree with those saying he's better off with the rest. He can wait to prove his caliber in the playoffs. Besides, all-star games aren't really all that fun for goalies IMO. Unless you like giving up a goal every other shot, that is. Edited December 11, 2011 by Nevermind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Why is he better off not playing? It would be a special thing for him and for the Wings to have him in the ASG. He's not the only goalie in the league who plays a lot that would potentially play in the ASG. Let him play. It'll be fun. It's a chance to be in the same building as the best players in the league. Also, there's plenty of players who'll never get that chance and would give anything to play in the ASG. Can't take that for granted. Edited December 12, 2011 by GMRwings1983 4 Jasper84, Hockeymom1960, DatsyukianDangles122 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 I'll probably get 'negged for this, but I feel bad for the guy. Doesn't get recognized by the NHL as an all-star caliber goalie and then he has his own fanbase deciding that he needs to rest rather than be an all-star. While I agree that he could use the rest, I think he's still young enough to be given an opportunity to enjoy himself at an all-star event and not effect his game in a negative way. Based on that link above, he seems pretty excited at the opportunity and his friends (I will go ahead and assume family too) sound just as excited as he is. Yet here we are, from the couches in our living room, deciding that he needs to rest rather than having an opportunity at a fun weekend . I voted for him. Don't worry I did too. 2 Jasper84 and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania 156 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 For people saying, he's better resting, you're really crazy. It's the all star game, it's nothing that drains energy. It's probably quite nice for them having tons of fans go wild over all of them and get to take place in some neat events, especially for guys like Howard where it would be his first time. He'd probably love it and I don't think one period of play will really be too draining, now would it?. For Lidstrom, I can get if he'd wanna relax, since he's done it so many times, the specialness of it has most likely worn off some, but it'd be great for Howie, especially as a write in, do you know how great that would feel if he knew his fans backed him that strongly? 5 Hockeymom1960, SaCkaveli20, Jasper84 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 For people saying, he's better resting, you're really crazy. It's the all star game, it's nothing that drains energy. It's probably quite nice for them having tons of fans go wild over all of them and get to take place in some neat events, especially for guys like Howard where it would be his first time. He'd probably love it and I don't think one period of play will really be too draining, now would it?. For Lidstrom, I can get if he'd wanna relax, since he's done it so many times, the specialness of it has most likely worn off some, but it'd be great for Howie, especially as a write in, do you know how great that would feel if he knew his fans backed him that strongly? Lidstrom is an ambassador for the game, as well as its greatest captain and best player of the generation. He needs to be there if he's healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph 240 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Hahaha, this is awesome. Red Wings fans are so dedicated to winning (just like the team itself) that they want to play the strategic move and pull their players from the ASG to rest. I love this place. 1 SaCkaveli20 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Hahaha, this is awesome. Red Wings fans are so dedicated to winning (just like the team itself) that they want to play the strategic move and pull their players from the ASG to rest. I love this place. Pretty sad isn't it? As if so many players perenially get injured in the ASG. How are our superstars any more precious than other teams, who routinely send their best players if they're healthy? I agree the game has many flaws, but it's still special to these players and to the fans who want to see the event or attend it. 3 Hockeymom1960, drumlife19 and Jasper84 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryceWings 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 It's more popularity that gets voted. Howard's not a big name yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Somehow, Sandy Alomar Jr. is leading in voting for goaltenders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MulesWillFly93 199 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 I'd like for them to have a break, but my sense of pride just can't let it go. Howard's been great this year and at least deserved a nomination, so I want to get him noticed, and Lidstrom is THE All-Star, and if anybody should be there, he should, and then there's Dats who's my favorite player, so I can't not vote for him, and yeah... I'm not that into the ASG, but I guess I just want my guys to win at everything, even if it's just a stupid popularity contest. I mean, we Wings fans already know our team's better than everybody else's, but it's nice to see them get recognized for it and shove it in everybody else's faces (in a tasteful way, of course ). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 968 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 The day after voting started I voted for my boy jimmy the allotted 30 votes....I know he could use the rest but the fact he wasn't thought of is f***ed up to me... 2 Hockeymom1960 and wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 When they passed over some players several years ago with better stats than the ones who made the ASG team, in the name of parity and politics, I lost interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 He absolutely should be in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 I'm not denying that he should be in, but we know the game of politics in the ASG. Players like Luongo, Brodeur and even Ovechkin and Crosby should have no business sniffing the ASG this year (the former because he hasn't been an all-star this season and the latter because he's barely played this season). I've always been of the mind that the ASG ballot should be based on the current season, not reputation or name or the previous season's accomplishments - the current season. That's why Howard deserves it, but politics is why he won't get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 crosby is one of the leading vote getters, and how many games has he played? that in itself is silly. they should pick the teams on stats alone... 2 edicius and Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 crosby is one of the leading vote getters, and how many games has he played? that in itself is silly. they should pick the teams on stats alone... He's played 8 games, which is good for 625th in the league. 8 games played in 11 months and the only forwards above him are Kessel, Alfredsson and Spezza. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozzie30 170 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 He only needs the rest if he was a perrenial all-star. He would relish the nod I'm sure. Fyi: you can vote 30 times online and an additional 30 via text. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 He only needs the rest if he was a perrenial all-star. He would relish the nod I'm sure. Fyi: you can vote 30 times online and an additional 30 via text. Has texting worked for anyone? Texting Howard to 81812 doesn't work for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
