Hmm, not exactly pleased with the final line ups. But I am very happy that guys like Pronger didn't make it on either. Though with the coaches decisions yet to come who knows how it'll end up. Rory was so close! There's always next All-Star line up.
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That's very true Cornedbeef. Hopefully the coaches will pick wisely.
I've been wondering fluff how exactly people voted. Based on favourites, based on talent, or something else alltogether. Some of the people's picks, like Pronger getting 4th, really makes you wonder when so many people claim to dislike the man. How the heck did he do so well?
Wow, I still don't know who was voting for Marco Sturm and those were write-in votes. I like the guy, but he hasn't exactly been lighting it up (20 points in 36 games). Now Marc Savard, on the other hand, has been great (52 points in 40 games).
I'm surprised Cheechoo made it. I guess that was based on last season.
I also would prefer Brodeur over Miller.
I imagine it's a combination of all the criteria you stated.Originally Posted by canadian_angel;2201620;
Pronger being so high in the rankings did surprise me, but the Anaheim fans might have voted in force and they have no reason to do anything other than love him for his performance for them this season.
I think Brodeur should have made it over Miller, but when fans vote you never know what will happen.
Brodeur will most likely be picked by Ruff.
I believe the full squads will be announced on Saturday and the general unwriten rule is there is one representative from each club on the squad.
Although Luongo is the starter for the west, I expect Turco to get picked to the squad, particularly considering the game is in Dallas this year.
I say it's mostly people voting for favorites. This is what happens when you let fans have unlimited votes, which is why I was hoping Rory would be voted in.
I think Cheechoo would've made the team even if he wasn't voted a starter. The West doesn't have many All-Star worthy forwards, and Cheech proved he has the talent. The selections should be based on current stats, but I think past performance will be considered this time since there wasn't an All-Star game last season. Too bad the West is loaded with great d-men, Timonen probably won't make the team.
Funny how it's the exact opposite in the East. It'll be tough picking forwards, a lot of guys deserve it.
The rosters for the All-Star game were announced.
EASTERN
GOALTENDERS
* Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres
Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils
Cristobal Huet, Montreal Canadiens
DEFENSEMEN
* Brian Campbell, Buffalo Sabres
* Sheldon Souray, Montreal Canadiens
Jay Bouwmeester, Florida Panthers
Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins
Tomas Kaberle, Toronto Maple Leafs
Brian Rafalski, New Jersey Devils
FORWARDS
* Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
* Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
* Daniel Briere, Buffalo Sabres
Jason Blake, New York Islanders
Simon Gagne, Philadelphia Flyers
Dany Heatley, Ottawa Senators
Marian Hossa, Atlanta Thrashers
Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning
Martin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning
Brendan Shanahan, New York Rangers
Eric Staal, Carolina Hurricanes
Justin Williams, Carolina Hurricanes
Head Coach: Lindy Ruff, Buffalo Sabres
Assistant Coach: Bob Hartley, Atlanta Thrashers
WESTERN
GOALTENDERS
* Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks
Miikka Kiprusoff, Calgary Flames
Marty Turco, Dallas Stars
DEFENSEMEN
* Scott Niedermayer, Anaheim Ducks
* Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings
Philippe Boucher, Dallas Stars
Dion Phaneuf, Calgary Flames
Kimmo Timonen, Nashville Predators
Lubomir Visnovsky, Los Angeles Kings
FORWARDS
* Joe Thornton, San Jose Sharks
* Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche
* Jonathan Cheechoo, San Jose Sharks
Bill Guerin, St. Louis Blues
Martin Havlat, Chicago Blackhawks
Patrick Marleau, San Jose Sharks
Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets
Yanic Perreault, Phoenix Coyotes
Brian Rolston, Minnesota Wild
Teemu Selanne, Anaheim Ducks
Ryan Smyth, Edmonton Oilers
Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings
Head Coach: Randy Carlyle, Anaheim Ducks
Assistant Coach: Barry Trotz, Nashville Predators
Timonen made it!
I'm glad Jason Blake made the team, too. He's another guy that's overlooked.
You beat me too it, Ru
I too was very pleased to see Blake getting some recognition.
I guess Trotz being on the coaching squad helped ensure Timonen got fair consideration.
I really enjoy watching Nashville play and was hoping they would get more than one player on the squad.
ETA. I just noticed, Justin Williams?
I did read that Jagr wasn't interested in going, that is surely the only explanation for why he isn't on the roster.
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