All Star Weekend GNT

[johnnytata]

can sedin reach that high?

 

[BF4L]

can sedin reach that high?

With a ladder he can.

So the way I saw it was this: Sedin is pissed cause ...well he is a Sedin. He paid Burrows to burrow his way under ice and at the right moment bite Chars big toe and make a man trampoline so Sedin ( who cares which one) could jump off and get a elbow in

 

[johnnytata]

With a ladder he can.

So the way I saw it was this: Sedin is pissed cause ...well he is a Sedin. He paid Burrows to burrow his way under ice and at the right moment bite Chars big toe and make a man trampoline so Sedin ( who cares which one) could jump off and get a elbow in

i did see that.

 

[BF4L]

i did see that.

And your not outraged? 10 game suspension is a must

 

[Wingingit]

well, pavel datsyuk, #1pick, no goals.


totally underachieved.



i would even venture to call him a bust.

Hey he did get three assists, I guess that's a bust

 

[BF4L]

anyone watching the pro-bowl?

Actually I am watching beige paint dry on my walls right now. Much more entertaining..

 

[johnnytata]

Hey he did get three assists, I guess that's a bust

i expect a lot more from a #1 pick overall.



well, he's still young though. let's see how he develops.

 

[johnnytata]

And your not outraged? 10 game suspension is a must

outrage is such a relative term.

 

[johnnytata]

Actually I am watching beige paint dry on my walls right now. Much more entertaining..

fuck beige.

try watching orange creamsicle.

 

[mattola]

now that the shitshow is over. lets get the best part of the regular season underway. the half after the all star break is some great fucking hockey

GO HOCKEY GO


going to be a sweet last half (yes I know its more than half over) so close to the trading deadline. I hope the deals come 2 to 3 weeks earlier for the big ones so we can see the teams gel with their new players.

fuck Im pumped for the second part


GO HOCKEY GO


god I hate all star games. but like the break

 

[Wingingit]

i expect a lot more from a #1 pick overall.



well, he's still young though. let's see how he develops.

Expect nothing from the allstar game and enjoy watching the boys have some fun on the ice.

 

[BF4L]

I am with ya Mattola. The real season starts now.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

You don't get to see much to actually evaluate players in these games but I noticed a few things.

- I hate the fucker but Kris Letang has got great hands for a defenseman. He's the only guy on the blueline who can hold a candle to Karlsson in the skill department.

- Marian Hossa can't not be a two-way player.

- Tim Thomas seems so douchy to me... but he's goddam incredible.

- Claude Giroux is crazy skilled and smaller than I thought.

 

[forty_three]

- I hate the fucker but Kris Letang has got great hands for a defenseman. He's the only guy on the blueline who can hold a candle to Karlsson in the skill department.

With the Sedins, Alfie and Karlsson, he did not look out of place at all. Coulda changed his name to Letanggssen. That was enjoyable to watch.

Datsyuk is just... wow.

Malkin's goal in the first was one of the best I've seen in a long time, but the play of the game IMO was Hartnell to Giroux.

Why didn't the rookies play in the game? Was there a rookie game or were they just there as window dressing and skills filler? I have been out of the loop. Although, I was somewhat pleased when Spezza was out there and for a moment I thought "Oh, there's Johansen". Those comparisons between them at the same stage are valid. I just hope RyJo develops to be as complete as Jason has.

I hope that no one makes a big deal out of Gaborik's "gun" thing.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

With the Sedins, Alfie and Karlsson, he did not look out of place at all. Coulda changed his name to Letanggssen. That was enjoyable to watch.

Datsyuk is just... wow.

Malkin's goal in the first was one of the best I've seen in a long time, but the play of the game IMO was Hartnell to Giroux.

Why didn't the rookies play in the game? Was there a rookie game or were they just there as window dressing and skills filler? I have been out of the loop. Although, I was somewhat pleased when Spezza was out there and for a moment I thought "Oh, there's Johansen". Those comparisons between them at the same stage are valid. I just hope RyJo develops to be as complete as Jason has.

I hope that no one makes a big deal out of Gaborik's "gun" thing.

The Rookies were involved in the Skills competition like last year. They aren't allowed to play in the game itself.

I thought what Gaborik did was fine. He & Lundqvist are teammates. Gaborik has Hanks number. LOL

 

[KennyBanyeah]

With the Sedins, Alfie and Karlsson, he did not look out of place at all. Coulda changed his name to Letanggssen. That was enjoyable to watch.

Datsyuk is just... wow.

Malkin's goal in the first was one of the best I've seen in a long time, but the play of the game IMO was Hartnell to Giroux.

Why didn't the rookies play in the game? Was there a rookie game or were they just there as window dressing and skills filler? I have been out of the loop. Although, I was somewhat pleased when Spezza was out there and for a moment I thought "Oh, there's Johansen". Those comparisons between them at the same stage are valid. I just hope RyJo develops to be as complete as Jason has.

I hope that no one makes a big deal out of Gaborik's "gun" thing.

1) There is no young stars/rookie game anymore. Used to be kinda fun. I don't know why tehy got rid of it.

2) I haven't watched that many NHL games from RyJo (maybe 8-10 this year in addition to maybe 20 junior games last year) but I don't see him being a Spezza. This isn't a condemnation of Johansen by any means. Spezza was a freak from age 10. He has had more skill than anyone on the ice in 99.5% of the games he's played in his life. Johansen is more of a late bloomer who has had to, and will have to even more, think the game better than a pure skill guy like Spezza. He's one of my favourite prospects. I think he's a quick study but, other than his skating style, I don't think he compares to Spezza. I think his style compares well to a guy like Patrice Bergeron. Hopefully for you guys he can reach that sort of potential.

 

[pixburgher66]

You don't get to see much to actually evaluate players in these games but I noticed a few things.

- I hate the fucker but Kris Letang has got great hands for a defenseman. He's the only guy on the blueline who can hold a candle to Karlsson in the skill department.

He's silky smooooooth. Him and Karlsson together was amazing to watch. This type of game helps Tanger though...he can pinch all he wants.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

I wanted Fowler at 5 in 2010. If not Fowler I wanted Johansson. Instead they took his teammate instead of Fowler.

 

[puckhead]

i quite enjoyed Hartnell's commentary today

"suck it, phaneuf!"

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

I'm amazed at what Tavares has done this year. Take nothing away from Moulson, I think he's a terrific player, but imagine what the kid could do with some big time talent around him. DAMN!!