HedleyLamarr Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 As some of you know, the All-Star Game is being held in Atlanta. Any news, talk, gripes, predictions, etc., post them here!The starting lineups have been announced for the East and West, and are as follows:EastForwards: Sidney Crosby (PIT), Vincent Lecavalier (TB), Daniel Alfredsson (OTT)Defense: Andrei Markov (MON), Zdeno Chara (BOS)Goalie: Martin Brodeur (NJ)WestForwards: Henrik Zetterberg (DET), Pavel Datsyuk (DET), Jarome Iginla (CGY)Defense: Nicklas Lidstrom (DET), Dion Phaneuf (CGY)Goalie: Roberto Luongo (VAN) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
averyj Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Why not Rory Fitzpatrick? You know, I rarely visit ccslsc anymore. I really should fix that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMMF Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 As some of you know, the All-Star Game is being held in Atlanta. Any news, talk, gripes, predictions, etc., post them here!The starting lineups have been announced for the East and West, and are as follows:EastForwards: Sidney Crosby (PIT), Vincent Lecavalier (TB), Daniel Alfredsson (OTT)Defense: Andrei Markov (MON), Zdeno Chara (BOS)Goalie: Martin Brodeur (NJ)WestForwards: Henrik Zetterberg (DET), Pavel Datsyuk (DET), Jarome Iginla (CGY)Defense: Nicklas Lidstrom (DET), Dion Phaneuf (CGY)Goalie: Roberto Luongo (VAN)I know they will get in anyway, just not as starters, but I would have picked Kovalchuk or Ovechkin over Alfredsson. And Chara? Really? I'm a Bruins fan and I didn't even pick him as a starter. Yes, I know it's a popularity contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfan1 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I'm glad Markov will get to be in his 1st all-star game. What an honor for him to lead all D's in terms of votes. I wonder if Souray will make the cut in the West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Does Art Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I'm glad Markov will get to be in his 1st all-star game. What an honor for him to lead all D's in terms of votes. I wonder if Souray will make the cut in the West.You Habs fans don't pay much attention to the play of other teams do you? And I agree with OMMF about Chara, easily could of been someone else *cough*VOLCHENKOV*cough* Hi, how are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumway Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 WOO! Three Wings! (could've been 4, had Osgood started more games, and, obviously, continued his unbelievable play throughout more starts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik121 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Well Detroit still and will always suck.Being said, I really hope that Kane makes this team. Leading the league in rookie scoring is very impressive. I also hear rumblings about Patrick Sharp, making it due his 21 goals in 40 games (he had 20 all of last season). Not to mention the 7 short handed goals. Sharpy is a 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfan1 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Well Detroit still and will always suck.Being said, I really hope that Kane makes this team. Leading the league in rookie scoring is very impressive. I also hear rumblings about Patrick Sharp, making it due his 21 goals in 40 games (he had 20 all of last season). Not to mention the 7 short handed goals. Sharpy is a 10.He won't. There is a rule as to how top rookies play their own game. It's on the same day as the skills competition. I hope Toews injury won't keep him out of that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik121 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Well Detroit still and will always suck.Being said, I really hope that Kane makes this team. Leading the league in rookie scoring is very impressive. I also hear rumblings about Patrick Sharp, making it due his 21 goals in 40 games (he had 20 all of last season). Not to mention the 7 short handed goals. Sharpy is a 10.He won't. There is a rule as to how top rookies play their own game. It's on the same day as the skills competition. I hope Toews injury won't keep him out of that game.I'm sorry, but I think that is just dumb. I am all for a rookie game, but every player should be able to play in the main game if they get picked. As for Johnny, I would that he takes the break off and rests as the Hawks have so many injuries to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleckie Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I find it a little sad with the game in Atlanta and Ilya Kovalchuk did not voted in. Where's the home town support? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly97flyer Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 It wasnt voted the worst sports town in America for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 I find it a little sad with the game in Atlanta and Ilya Kovalchuk did not voted in. Where's the home town support?1. When Kovalchuk led the NHL in All-Star votes a few seasons ago, not many other teams held in-arena voting campaigns at the time. Now, almost every team does this. So he's not getting any more of an advantage than other players.2. The NHL's current schedule format absolutely sucks. There are some cities that hadn't seen Kovalchuk much, if at all, in 5 years entering this season. When you haven't seen a guy play in your arena, it's difficult to get out-of-town votes.3. There are a lot of great players in the East.4. Some fans, including myself, simply don't vote for the All-Stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zer0dotcom Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 The first spot of news to report, Roberto Loungo has turned down his spot on the All Star Team to spend some time with his wife, who is expecting in April. Pascal Leclaire, currently out with the flu, is the second place vote getter for Western Goalies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Starting in the NHL ASG is overrated, I guarantee you Kovalchuk hits the ice early and often. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCBoy Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Luongo won't play in the ASG because his wife is due with a baby and wants to spend time with her for the first time since the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 The Western Rosters have been released.Not sure which goalie was the late addition (I suspect Legace, but he definitely deserves it).Manny LegaceEvgeni NabokovChris OsgoodNicklas LidstromDion PhaneufEd JovonovskiDuncan KeithChris ProngerSergei ZubovHenrik ZetterbergPavel DatsyukJarome IginlaJason ArnottMarian GaborikRyan GetzlafShawn HorcoffAnze KopitarRick NashHenrik SedinPaul StastnyJoe Thornton JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik121 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Congrats to Duncan in making his first ASG appearance. I guess he is hard to miss when he plays 30+ mins a night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 Henrik SedinSo will Henrik be sitting out, too, unless his brother gets an invite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyboy1 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Gaborik to represent the Wild.I suppose that means I have to get another All-Star jersey then...Based on the discounted prices for last years on ebay, I think I can wait a year for this years. Click here to read Third String Goalie - The Hockey Jersey of the Day Blog Click here to see my hockey and baseball jersey collection online ?You don?t like to see 20 kids punching 20 other kids. But it?s not a disgrace, It?s hockey.? - Michael Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Eastern ReservesGoaliesRick DiPietro, New York IslandersTomas Vokoun, Florida PanthersDefenseBrian Campbell, Buffalo Sabres Sergei Gonchar, Pittsburgh PenguinsTomas Kaberle, Toronto Maple LeafsKimmo Timonen, Philadelphia Flyers ForwardsScott Gomez, New York RangersDany Heatley, Ottawa Senators Marian Hossa, Atlanta ThrashersIlya Kovalchuk , Atlanta ThrashersAlexander Ovechkin, Washington CapitalsMike Richards, Philadelphia Flyers Jason Spezza, Ottawa SenatorsEric Staal, Carolina Hurricanes Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay LightningMartin Gerber should have gotten some consideration JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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