all star voting

[puckhead]

And I don't think anyone said any process is a joke. I said people will bitch about any process used.

I think the process is a joke.

Allowing people to vote as many times as they want in ANY contest is a dumb idea.
Having one dedicated person (or script) offsetting thousands of individual voters rather negates the whole idea of having a lot of people give a shit about voting at all. I used to vote every year, but don't any more, largely because of this.

the ida of fans voting at all, while a noble concept, is pretty flawed as well.
99%* of people will simply vote for their hometown heroes.
are the league's most deserving suppose to somehow rise to the surface through the remaining 1% of votes?


*arbitrary, for illustrative purposes.

 

[elocomotive]

99%* of people will simply vote for their hometown heroes.
are the league's most deserving suppose to somehow rise to the surface through the remaining 1% of votes?


*arbitrary, for illustrative purposes.

Actually, using the same system that devises NHL attendance figures, it's more like 104.3%.

 

[HonusWagner66]

I think the process is a joke.

Allowing people to vote as many times as they want in ANY contest is a dumb idea.
Having one dedicated person (or script) offsetting thousands of individual voters rather negates the whole idea of having a lot of people give a shit about voting at all. I used to vote every year, but don't any more, largely because of this.

the ida of fans voting at all, while a noble concept, is pretty flawed as well.
99%* of people will simply vote for their hometown heroes.
are the league's most deserving suppose to somehow rise to the surface through the remaining 1% of votes?


*arbitrary, for illustrative purposes.

But did you say the process was a joke? Huh... huh? You might have I don't know.

Regardless... I agree allowing people to vote as many times as they want makes for a weaker voting process. There are certainly ways to fix this but that's where my "it's just 6 spots on an All Star Game roster" thoughts come into my mind and I move on from the thoughts.

And I agree about the noble concept. I said earlier there will never be a time where fan voting brings out the most deserving players. That's why I like a little dab of fan voting but not too much. Keep them happy and involved but don't let them have too much of a say.

 

[elocomotive]

And I agree about the noble concept. I said earlier there will never be a time where fan voting brings out the most deserving players. That's why I like a little dab of fan voting but not too much. Keep them happy and involved but don't let them have too much of a say.

Hahaha - that's what I think - so were you just playing New Jersey hockey team-advocate before?

 

[HonusWagner66]

Hahaha - that's what I think - so were you just playing New Jersey hockey team-advocate before?

Hmmm what do you mean? I've said through the entire thread that letting fans vote for any 6 players they want is fine.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

But did you say the process was a joke? Huh... huh? You might have I don't know.

Regardless... I agree allowing people to vote as many times as they want makes for a weaker voting process. There are certainly ways to fix this but that's where my "it's just 6 spots on an All Star Game roster" thoughts come into my mind and I move on from the thoughts.

And I agree about the noble concept. I said earlier there will never be a time where fan voting brings out the most deserving players. That's why I like a little dab of fan voting but not too much. Keep them happy and involved but don't let them have too much of a say.

yah ... it just doesnt matter (to me) ... i didnt vote ... didnt care ... didnt seek out a ballot ... not a fanboy ... the players on the team i cheer for will end up getting selected if they are indeed allstar calibre ... its actually an improvement this year because its only 6 spots ... prior years it would have been 12 spots

probably wont even watch the game - highlights yes ... OH NO better get back on the OP's point

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Will every team be represented? I really don't think there's a player on the Islanders who deserves to be in the All Star game. This goes for the Devils & Oilers as well.

 

[TiLoBrown]

I cant speak for other teams, but now that Elias is going and no longer struggeling I think he'd be a good rep. Hes doing what he does every year but like almost ever year hes underrated. Team isnt doing jack, but that on just him.