NHL All-Star rosters were finalized with the fans voting for 3 players for each divisional team.
So the final rosters are below with the fan voted players with an asterisk:
Metropolitan Division (All-Star appearances)
F Sidney Crosby, PIT (5th)
F Johnny Gaudreau, CBJ (7th)
F Kevin Hayes, PHI (1st)
F Jack Hughes, NJD (2nd)
F Brock Nelson, NYI (1st)
F Alex Ovechkin, WSH (8th)
F Artemi Panarin, NYR (1st)*
F Andrei Svechnikov, CAR (1st)
D Adam Fox, NYR (1st)*
G Igor Shesterkin, NYR (1st)
G Ilya Sorokin, NYI (1st)*
Atlantic Division (All-Star appearances)
F Nikita Kucherov, TBL (4th)
F Dylan Larkin, DET (3rd)
F Mitchell Marner, TOR (2nd)
F Auston Matthews, TOR (5th)*
F David Pastrnak, BOS (3rd)*
F Nick Suzuki, MTL (2nd)
F Tage Thompson, BUF (1st)
F Brady Tkachuk, OTT (3rd)
F Matthew Tkachuk, FLA (2nd)
G Andrei Vasilevskiy, TBL (4th)*
G Linus Ullmark, BOS (1st)
Central Division (All-Star appearances)
F Kirill Kaprizov, MIN (2nd)
F Clayton Keller, ARI (3rd)
F Nathan MacKinnon, COL (5th)*
F Mikko Rantanen, COL (2nd)*
F Jason Robertson, DAL (1st)
F Vladimir Tarasenko, STL (4th)
D Seth Jones, CHI (4th)
D Cale Makar, COL (2nd)
D Josh Morrissey, WPG (1st)
G Connor Hellebuyck, WPG (3rd)*
G Juuse Saros, NSH (2nd)
Pacific Division (All-Star appearances)
F Matty Beniers, SEA (1st)
F Leon Draisaitl, EDM (4th)*
F Kevin Fiala, LAK (1st)
F Bo Horvat, VAN (2nd)*
F Nazem Kadri, CGY (2nd)
F Connor McDavid, EDM (6th)
F Elias Pettersson, VAN (3rd)
F Troy Terry, ANA (2nd)
D Erik Karlsson, SJS (7th)
G Stuart Skinner, EDM (1st)*
G Logan Thompson, VGK (1st)
* - selected in All-Star Fan Vote
Odd timing since he seemed fine. They hinted he has played through it.
Habs have been decimated the past couple years (seems like Habs and Giants in the same boat if someone shows me a stat about the Mets being among the most injured I'm going to start thinking it could be me):
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I don't typically call out individual teams, but the Montreal Canadiens need to take a critical look at their therapy team and strength and conditioning crew.
seems off, especially Gaudreau unless you just figure it's a function of the idiotic one player per team (minimum) rule and the Pens had other options like Malkin, MAF, Letang, etc. and the Flames usually didn't.
seems off, especially Gaudreau unless you just figure it's a function of the idiotic one player per team (minimum) rule and the Pens had other options like Malkin, MAF, Letang, etc. and the Flames usually didn't.
This is Crosby’s ninth all star game.
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only have 5 All-star appearances and McDavid already has 6 and Gaudreau has 7.
seems off, especially Gaudreau unless you just figure it's a function of the idiotic one player per team (minimum) rule and the Pens had other options like Malkin, MAF, Letang, etc. and the Flames usually didn't.
This is Crosby’s ninth all star game.
5 didn't sound right - here is the link to the nhl.com story...maybe it's "appearances" vs selections and Crosby maybe didn't appear due to injury or something.
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But then again, the NHL ASG has been a joke for years, and now that the Pro Bowl is no more it is the absolutely most pointless.
Nico. He deserves it more than Panarin but say la vi. The fans voted and that's that. I was pulling for another Devil to make it and them or the Canes definitely deserved it but in the end who cares, it's an exhibition game. More interested in games that count and making the playoffs...
If my team was in contention I'd just assume players get a couple days of rest instead of attending this event.
but I will say the NHL skills competition is the most fun all-star event of all the major sports.
We'll see how the NFL "pro-bowl" turns out this year since it will be more of that now, and I think that's a lot more interesting than the actual games.
COL is in the Central. MacKinnon is on there.
Played 5 games this year, had 3 goals and who knows how long he's out now.
One of my favorite players in his early years, he was basically a 65 point per year, two-way player. One of those team leaders (hence wearing the C in MTL), the fact he was on CAR was kind of an embarrassment of riches. No tears for the Canes, but hope Max recovers.
Played 5 games this year, had 3 goals and who knows how long he's out now.
One of my favorite players in his early years, he was basically a 65 point per year, two-way player. One of those team leaders (hence wearing the C in MTL), the fact he was on CAR was kind of an embarrassment of riches. No tears for the Canes, but hope Max recovers.
That absolutely sucks.
Maybe the floodgates open now for trades - they hold a few cards. Boeser, Horvat, maybe Miller (if anyone wants to take on that contract). Maybe Hughes.
I've read only Pettersson is untouchable (and he only has one year left after this one before RFA)
But then again, the NHL ASG has been a joke for years, and now that the Pro Bowl is no more it is the absolutely most pointless.
Why cause the are 1 place higher in the metro than the Rangers? Short lived. What have they done the last 5 years? Sorry. It is what it is. Grab your crying towel.
If my team was in contention I'd just assume players get a couple days of rest instead of attending this event.
but I will say the NHL skills competition is the most fun all-star event of all the major sports.
We'll see how the NFL "pro-bowl" turns out this year since it will be more of that now, and I think that's a lot more interesting than the actual games.
Not sure how I missed it but not only is Cole Caufield out for the season, Slafkovsky is too.
Not a great rookie season, but flashed some good things.
Canadiens are a dumpster fire.
I saw that - right call IMO. I like the "vicinity rule" with too many men as long as its called consistently. Habs vs Rangers they called MTL for too many in OT and it was ridiculous the guy was 3 feet away from the bench before the replacement came on the ice.
I think coaches, players, fans, etc. just want consistency in how the rules are applied.
Maybe the floodgates open now for trades - they hold a few cards. Boeser, Horvat, maybe Miller (if anyone wants to take on that contract). Maybe Hughes.
I've read only Pettersson is untouchable (and he only has one year left after this one before RFA)
People seemed really pissed at the treatment Boudreau got, but I'm a little confused at what VAN did that was so bad?
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fired in VAN. Tocchet named HC.
Maybe the floodgates open now for trades - they hold a few cards. Boeser, Horvat, maybe Miller (if anyone wants to take on that contract). Maybe Hughes.
I've read only Pettersson is untouchable (and he only has one year left after this one before RFA)
People seemed really pissed at the treatment Boudreau got, but I'm a little confused at what VAN did that was so bad?
From what I've heard on NHL radio they've have basically let rumors slip out he's gonna be fired for weeks and felt he was a good professional that deserved more. Also like I said last week the Gm Rutherford has made public comments all season meanwhile it's the team he put together. I agree though they've underachieved and sooner or later the HC takes the fall. Boudreau has been around he knows it.
Either way, IMO this is why Boudreau is no longer the coach. and like I said above, once again we will be wondering why EDM can't get a goalie. or is it Darnell Nurse and co that make their goalie look bad.
agree. I am kind of a laggard accepting them (lol). If you look at some (especially the xgf/xga like stats) they will help explain what happened but won't necessarily predict what will happen if you know what I mean.
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I personally feel they tell the story much better for Hockey than most sports. IMHO saves vs. expected goals against really tells the story with winning and losing in hockey.
agree. I am kind of a laggard accepting them (lol). If you look at some (especially the xgf/xga like stats) they will help explain what happened but won't necessarily predict what will happen if you know what I mean.
Yeah that's the struggle with advanced stats weighing predicting what's gonna happen as opposed to what happened. Goalies tend to be like hitters in baseball with hot and cold streaks. I think one offensive stat- controlled zone entry seems to have been a good predictor. Jack Hughes was too 5 in that the past few seasons and we see how he's taken off this year.
I'd love Larkin if as Friedman wonders, if DET is in on Horvat, maybe means Larkin is available. I doubt they want to lose him for nothing (if he'd waive his NTC).
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Friedman on 32TP talking Devils/Horvat/Myers: "I think (Tyler) Myers is more likely the New Jersey's target than Horvat but I think they've kind've been around it"
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Friedman on 32TP talking Horvat rumours: "You know the team I really wonder about here and this is just my opinion, if it's true because Steve Yzerman doesn't say anything, that Larkin and the Red Wings are having trouble closing the deal, I wonder if Detroit's in this at all".
I like him, good player, big loss.
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At Ottawa, then home to Detroit and Vegas. The Trotz firing by Lamoriello was a massive mistake. If #Isles fail to win 2 of these 3 before the long break (two vs not-good teams), the clock starts on the Prez/GM making another coaching change.
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Trotz and Lamoriello speak at least once a week. Trotz is still under contract. He would be a candidate. Barry is under no obligation to return. He’s likely better off taking over a new team this summer, but you never know. Trotz likes Lou and Scott Malkin, and Trotz is loyal.
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There are no other great candidates out there. No one better than Trotz. In NJ, Lamoriello twice fired coaches (Lemaire, Robinson) and re-hired them. Lou has fired coaches for less.
Without Sorokin the NYI are a net negative as a team. as it is they are +2 goal differential.
Without Sorokin the NYI are a net negative as a team. as it is they are +2 goal differential.
he has been a flat out stud and they still can't stop giving up 4-5 goals against good teams. and those games are including several miraculous saves.
it is almost unthinkable how much their structure and defense has gone to crap. in a million years never would have expected lou lamoriello to get rid of a defensive system/coach in favor of such a calamitous outcome. if he made a worse decision in his whole career than firing trotz im not sure what it was. it may have been the worst decision of any nhl team since washington let him go post-cup.
And it's with star talent in BUF.
Dahlin is proving worth the #1 overall pick.
People talk Norris and name Fox or Makar or Karlsson or Morrissey - I take Dahlin easily right now. He is playing a legit 2-way game.
Tage Thompson makes every team who has a big man prospect who has struggled early on rethink their opinion. If there is a better big man in the league right now I haven't seen him.
And Cozens, Tuch, a revitalized Skinner, etc.
Every year I say BUF has a lot of talent and then every year they disappoint, and they probably will this year too, but they're a fun team to watch with a good system, I think there is a chance they will hang around. Still need a few pieces, but I like what they're doing right now.
Man did you pick a hell of a game to go to.
I remember reading how he is a little quirky, but he's perennially just below Norris level (maybe one day he will be Norris level I'd say between 5 and 15 in voting many years), and that consistency is important for a blue line.
Great night in the league last night. 4 OT games, including a wild 7-6 Florida-Pitt game Letang returns from a month or so away with 4 points and the gwg in OT. Sabres with another nice win in STL. They really may just have the staying power with the top notch talent they have in Dahlin, Thompson and Tuck. ESPN mentioned they just may be in on Kane too if they think they have a shot at the playoffs.
1. Dawson Mercer, 2023 or 24 top 2 protected #1 and a middling prospect
2. Holtz, same picks plus another top prospect like Shak Makhamadullin
He feels the Devs would say no to #2 but they could tweak the 2nd guy into a Kevin Bahl type.
My opinion is Mercer would be a big gulp for me but I'd probably do it. I'd be more into #2 and I'd even do Shak with Holtz. With Nemec, Hughes and Seamus Casey. Bahl profiles as a decent bottom pairing/7th Dman. I don't think the Devs would be inclined to do Mercer in the deal.
He also mentioned maybe including one of the young goalies like Dawes or Schmid as the 2nd prospect.
I think Meier is just the type of power fwd the Devs need. They have to upgrade their top 6. Much of the year Tatar and Haula have been next to Jack. That's a criminal waste of his talent. I know we have to pay Bratt, but otherwise most of the core is taken care of for the next 3 seasons or so. Meier is the perfect fit. Bratt makes 5.5 mill now any way so it's not like his raise will be crippling. Meier has that poison pill 10 mill quali offer due but if the Devs are going to give up a ton they'd probably work something long term out.
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Also I don't want to trade Seamus Casey or Gritsyuk.
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Yeah but thats 3 years down the road. We can worry about that when we get there. What I like is with Vanacek and Shmid or Dawes we have the potential of very affordable solid goaltending for the foreseeable future. Who knows we may have only one year left with Bratt any ways.
I like his game, I hope he sticks with the Habs.
He's healthy and found a role - and can play W or C.
trade talk I think will heat up during the AS break.