dlbalr Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 The All-Star weekend is here or as the NHL will surely try to spin it at some point, their gift to hockey fans for not going to the Olympics. The new-look Skills Competition is on Saturday where Carey Price somehow isn't scheduled to participate in anything. As of this morning, the league was trying to coerce players to actually participate in the fastest skater and hardest shot events. Evidently, a $25,000 prize to the winner of each event isn't the motivational tactic the league thought it would be. Here's a breakdown of the events and who's participating: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/visual-primer-2018-nhl-star-skills-competition/ Then on Sunday, it's the 3-on-3 minigames. The Atlantic Division will role a unit of three forwards and zero defencemen after organizers decided to replace Victor Hedman with Brayden Point instead of another d-man. The highlight of this day should be the ovation for Brian Boyle who was named to the game as a replacement for Taylor Hall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meller93 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Save streak isn’t the most entertaining event.. Thought the passing one was awesome though ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 I liked that passing one as well. Those little nets are always fun. The change to the accuracy shooting was nice as well. The fifth target makes sense and the changing target adds another little wrinkle to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallica Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I don't know what it is but all star weekend has lost its edge with me. The skills comp just doesn't seem all that interesting any more. I think they should make this an out door event to bring some excitement back to the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 11 hours ago, Metallica said: I don't know what it is but all star weekend has lost its edge with me. The skills comp just doesn't seem all that interesting any more. I think they should make this an out door event to bring some excitement back to the game. I'm not even paying attention anymore. This indifference is marked with a decided edge of grouchiness this year, since the NHL betrayed us all by opting out of the Olympics, while expecting us to care about crap like this (and the laughable World Cup) instead. Screw 'em, I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habopotamus Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) 35 minutes ago, The Chicoutimi Cucumber said: I'm not even paying attention anymore. This indifference is marked with a decided edge of grouchiness this year, since the NHL betrayed us all by opting out of the Olympics, while expecting us to care about crap like this (and the laughable World Cup) instead. Screw 'em, I say. If there was more Habs players in it, it would probably be a little more Intresting too Edited January 28, 2018 by Habopotamus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illWill Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Habopotamus said: If there was more Habs players in it, it would probably be a little more Intresting too It sure would be great seeing some more dump ins and soft shots on the net from anywhere at the all star game. And the defensive breakdowns would make for a high scoring affair as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revvvrob Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I have zero interest in the all star game - I haven’t for a while now. Losing Olympic hockey hurts. Imo that’s the best hockey - even better than the Stanley cup finals. NHL finals is such a marathon that teams are often beaten up and bruised - too players sometimes nursing injuries. In olympic hockey, they seem fresher and even if a top player is injured, there are still full lines of all-stars to roll out shift after shift. Now, maybe some of the weaker nations can’t say that, but by the time we are in the Olympic semi-finals, there is nothing like it. (NHL playoffs do give me the seven game series and the sudden death overtime, so it’s not that I prefer everything about the olympics) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 44 minutes ago, illWill said: It sure would be great seeing some more dump ins and soft shots on the net from anywhere at the all star game. And the defensive breakdowns would make for a high scoring affair as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I refuse to watch anything this weekend. The nhl bills it as a showcase event for their best players... all while skipping what should be the real showcase for a best on best tourney. Screw them. Im not watching this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoRvInA Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 while i wait for MB to pick up Jagr check out the last moment of this dual interview... where it seems as if Michel Therrien is saying sorry ..all i can read from Pks lips is I know I know... and then an odd finish http://www.journaldemontreal.com/2018/01/28/decouvrez-ce-que-subban-manque-le-plus-de-michel-therrien#cxrecs_s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habopotamus Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, illWill said: It sure would be great seeing some more dump ins and soft shots on the net from anywhere at the all star game. And the defensive breakdowns would make for a high scoring affair as well I was going to take it there too, lol Edited January 28, 2018 by Habopotamus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habopotamus Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) 44 minutes ago, CoRvInA said: while i wait for MB to pick up Jagr check out the last moment of this dual interview... where it seems as if Michel Therrien is saying sorry ..all i can read from Pks lips is I know I know... and then an odd finish http://www.journaldemontreal.com/2018/01/28/decouvrez-ce-que-subban-manque-le-plus-de-michel-therrien#cxrecs_s Wow, does seem like he said sorry. Funny how now the two guys who thought P.K was the problem, are both about to be out of jobs shortly Edited January 28, 2018 by Habopotamus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Price was alright in his two appearances but the Atlantic fell short in the final, falling 5-2 to the Pacific. Now the focus shifts to the AHL All-Star festivities, beginning with the Skills Competition tonight. Laval has two players participating - Terry is doing the Puck Control Relay, Accuracy Shooting, and the Breakaway Relay while Taormina will be in Rapid Fire, Pass & Score, and the Breakaway Relay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Terry won his race in the Puck Control relay while tying for the win in Accuracy Shooting (4/5). Taormina had three goals (out of five) in Rapid Fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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