4 posts tagged “all star game 07-08”
NHL Fan reactions after 06-07 ASG: ZOMG! NHL SHOULD CREATE A SHOOTOUT COMPETITION LIKE NBA'S SLAM DUNK COMPETITION!!! NHL SO DUMB AND S7OOOPEEED!!! THE HYPE! THE SKILLLZZ THE DANGLEZZZ
NHL Fan reactions after 07-08 ASG, and upon the first implementation of the Breakaway Challenge: ZOMG WHO IS IN CHARGE OF NHL MARKETING THIS EVENT IS SOOO STTOOOOPPEEEED. ZOMG GET RID OF THAT EVENT! ZOMG IT WAS SO BORING.
No kidding you dipshits.
This was the first time it was implemented and the players looks like they did not know the rules for the event until they got to the arena, but I'm not going to tell the NHL to scrap it for next year since this is practically just a test run for all of the new events.
Once the players understand what to do now, I'm sure they will be more prepared and think up of sick moves for the breakaway.
Of course there are a couple of things I'd want different:
a) The goalie must. stay. in. his. freaking. crease. I know Nabby had good intentions, he just wanted the West to win and prevent another point, but I wanted to see what Marty was cooking up for the breakaway.
b) Someone from the forums (either CDC or hf) suggested that players should only get one shot each, but instead of 3 players, they should enter in more shooters. Add to that, it would be great to see an "elimination" type of challenge here. May the player with the best moves win.
c) I like the lap around the rink better for the Fastest skater.
d) The obstacle course has potential, but it is pretty disjointed, as other people has pointed out. It's not exciting at all. They need to think of a better obstacle course. LOL.
e) The Young Stars should be allowed to compete with the All Stars in the Super Skills competition. Maybe 1-2 Young Star in each event. Imagine seeing Kane and/or Gagner do their thing on the breakaway challenge. Yeah. One of the young D challenge for hardest shot... It would be awesome.
Speaking of... The Young Stars was so hilarious. Man. XD The D...
WHAT D? THERE'S NO D! Once the defencemen got into their zone, they just stand there. LOL! Once they got into the offensive zone, though, all of them wants to score.
Anyway, as for the ASG...
OSGOOD YOU LET THE WEST DOWN!!! X(((((((((((((!!!! lol You let the West down in the YoungStars game, too. LOL.
Damn you!! XDDDDDDDDDDDD
That was fun. It was so intense in the 3rd period after the West has tied the game. You must be blind if you didn't think it was any fun.
I'm still angry at Osgood, haha.
Rick Nash with the hat trick!
Ricky D threw his hat on the ice and the trainer had to go get it for him. LOL On interview, he said that he needed to give the trainer a workout. LOL
I love Kovalchuk. First he was just in shock when Nabby made that enormous glove save on his point blank shot. He was just lying on the ice and probably thinking "WOW. HOW THE HECK DID HE SAVE THAT", then gave Nabby a hug.
Before the end of the third period, he had another chance, stopped by Nabby and then threw a hissy fit. HAHAHAHA.
Henrik Sedin with 2 assists! They shouldn't have put him and Thornton in one line. My gawd it was a passing gallery when the two of them are on the ice. LOL Neither could put puck in net.
Marian Gabork had a couple of good breakaways, but opted for a pass instead of a shot most times. :| C'mon Gabby.
Man. The ASG was so awesome. haha. I love it.
Well, the ASW is now done, regular season commences. Can't wait for next year. :D
Although the NHL All Star Game lacks the physical play which most hockey fans enjoy watching, it makes up for it in the sheer amount of goals scored and, oftentimes, light and funny camaraderie between the All Stars.
My favorite part of the All Star game has always been the Young Stars competition. They changed the format this year by adding that event into the All Star Skills Competition. Instead of the usual 4-on-4 hockey, I believe it is now 3-on-3 against the goalies for the main all star event.
Of course I am more excited in seeing Alex Edler finally getting the recognition he deserves from the rest of the NHL after being named into the Young Stars roster. I hope to see Cute Lil Alex use this opportunity to practice taking shots and hitting the net (or goalie :P).
As for the game itself, I don't know. A lot of people thinks it's not as entertaining because it's just a glorified game of shinny, but I've never been bored when I watch the All Star game. There's a different type of excitement when I watch the ASG, most likely because I hardly see most of these All Stars, let alone see them playing in the same team.
You have to feel bad for the goalies, though... Sure they get picked because they've been pretty damn good, but then all these other players murder them on the ice by scoring 93084324328 goals on them.
The festivities kicks off tomorrow (today :P) with the Super Skills Competition, and then the All Star Game on Sunday. :B I can't wait!!!!
P.S. Fin will be blogging all throughout the all star weekend. ;) If you want to keep track of what this crazy whale is up to.
P.P.S. :( I miss the Vote for Rory campaign from last year. :(((((((((((((((
- Luongo says his pregnant wife is >>> All Star Game. He will also miss the home game against Dallas Stars after the All Star break and would meet with the team in Florida for their game against Tampa Bay. (@ Canucks.com)
- Henrik Sedin proves once and for all that he is the better twin and should have been the 2nd overall draft pick. (@ Canucks.com) In other news, Daniel Sedin goes on a goal scoring rampage to prove otherwise.
- Dave Nonis likes collecting players from the first round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He picked up 7th overall draft pick, Kris Beech, off of CBJ waivers. (@ Canucks.com) Is Patrik Stefan, the 1st overall draft pick, next on his list? Stay tuned.
- Aquilini still owns the Canucks. (@ The Province)
NHL has released the All Star 2008 Ballots for this season's All Star game at Atlanta, and your Vancouver Canucks representatives are:
Roberto Luongo
Mattias Ohlund
Markus Naslund
Henrik Sedin
Daniel Sedin
I am very surprised to see Ohllie and Nazzy there, honestly. Even though they are all stars in my heart, realistically, they're not as big as they were a few years ago.
I wonder if Alex Edler would get consideration for this year's NHL Young Star's game? It's been a while since we saw a Canuck in that roster, but Cute Lil Edler would be competing with the likes of Erik Johnson and Jack Johnson to get his name on the Western roster...
Go, go Nuckies!
