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| Author: | mechaphil [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=340505 East vs West no more? Captains picking their players a la grade school kickball? I like it! |
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| Author: | Skyline_BNR34 [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
That would be really cool to see actually. |
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| Author: | Stuuuuuuu [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
Might be cool, might not. The whole North America vs. World thing was interesting when they first tried it, but got stale. What I would like is if they found a way to make the non-checking aspect of the game more normal. Like maybe it could be played in a more pond hockey style where players aren't really expected to hit each other, and there are no boards so getting around people and skating with the puck become more important. Someone in the comments on the article you linked said it doesn't really matter until they address the fact that no one plays all-out in an all star game because they don't want to get injured. I agree that that is at the heart of the "problem" with the all star game. So I think unless they find a way to make the non-contact nature seem more natural, all star games won't suddenly become better by changing the way the teams are chosen. |
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| Author: | mechaphil [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
Jan. 28th, the captains of each team (which will be chosen by the NHL hockey operations department - basically Shanny and his lackeys lol) will draft their players for the game on Sunday. |
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| Author: | fly as hale [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
That seems interesting. The NHL All-Star Game is really boring to me anyways... The only thing I like about the festivities are the skills competitions |
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| Author: | Montalo [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
meh, i like the idea of north america v world better than this, and over the east and west |
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| Author: | Seanothan27 [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
This is actually a very good idea. I'm shocked it came from the NHL... |
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| Author: | Van_Da_Man [ Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
How was this not thought of in the NBA first? |
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| Author: | patkane88 [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 1:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
And here is another year of me not watching this shit ass game. How about get rid of the allstar game? That would make me happy |
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| Author: | Sabretooth [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 1:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
If we are going to see captains hand pick their players, how quickly will Sabres not be selected? |
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| Author: | mechaphil [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 1:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
Lightning fast haha |
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| Author: | Sabretooth [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 1:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
The best chance for any Sabres to be represented is by having one player from each team play. Of couse, several highly talented players from other teams would not get to play. This is why we need to play better to have more highly talented players who can fill two or more spots on the all star teams. |
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| Author: | Displaced Fan [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
Are the captains picking from a list of fan voted players or just anyone in the league? What would stop Crosby from just picking his line mates for instance and not drawing from across the whole pool of teams? |
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| Author: | X-pensfan [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 1:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
the teams should be picked by kids battleing cancer and other life thhreatening illnesses. dont like the teams? try battling cancer....fagots |
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| Author: | CriminallyVu1gar [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 1:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
I never minded the all-star game, but the lull in the season is a little annoying. I think the skills comps and the mic'ed ups are entertaining, as well as watching a few guys I would otherwise never watch. |
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| Author: | Skyline_BNR34 [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
Displaced Fan wrote: Are the captains picking from a list of fan voted players or just anyone in the league? What would stop Crosby from just picking his line mates for instance and not drawing from across the whole pool of teams? The starter are voted and the GM's pick the rest of the players, the picking of the players stays the same, it's just the Captains get to decide who they want on their team instead of East and West. |
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| Author: | powerplayer [ Sun Nov 14, 2010 3:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
TWO THINGS: First, Putting a proud NHL all-star in a situation where he may be the LAST one picked to be on a team is uncool. I don't care if you can argue that it's still an honor to be named an all-star, fact is, it's a MAJOR dis to a player in what should be a career highlight. Second, A big problem many have with this game is that it really doesn't count for anything, which means it's not played the same way---it's really just exhibition. DO YOU THINK there should be a change made to give some RELEVANCE to the game? Meaning: Should something be incorporated into the all-star game that would somehow benefit the actual teams of the players involved? How about: The winning team's roster ALL get a point for their actual team in the standings? (Hey, maybe the Red Wings will actually let their guys show up next time!) |
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| Author: | CriminallyVu1gar [ Sun Nov 14, 2010 4:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
powerplayer wrote: TWO THINGS: First, Putting a proud NHL all-star in a situation where he may be the LAST one picked to be on a team is uncool. I don't care if you can argue that it's still an honor to be named an all-star, fact is, it's a MAJOR dis to a player in what should be a career highlight. Second, A big problem many have with this game is that it really doesn't count for anything, which means it's not played the same way---it's really just exhibition. DO YOU THINK there should be a change made to give some RELEVANCE to the game? Meaning: Should something be incorporated into the all-star game that would somehow benefit the actual teams of the players involved? How about: The winning team's roster ALL get a point for their actual team in the standings? (Hey, maybe the Red Wings will actually let their guys show up next time!) I like the subtlety of that idea, but I don't like that fan votes can potentially decided a playoff team. |
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| Author: | Squanto [ Sun Nov 14, 2010 3:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
Indeed. Any game that has any meaning shouldn't have fans voting for anything. I can't stand it that MLB does it. |
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| Author: | Skyline_BNR34 [ Sun Nov 14, 2010 8:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: All Star Game format about to be BLOWN THE EFF UP |
No, the all-star game should be for fun only, and that is what it does. |
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