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[RedWingzz]

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Both declined.

 

[Mount Suribachi]

helene st james reported that the nhl asked datyuk and zetterberg about being a replacement but they turned it down. if the wings don't have a representative at the all star game, it will be because the players turned it down



http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2015/01/22/detroit-red-wings-nhl/22157799/

Hey Pavel, you remember that time we suspended you when you were injured for the ASG? Yeah, we've got a few players pull out injured this year, would you mind helpi *CLICK* Hello? Pavel? Hello?

 

[Tomas W]

Both declined.

They did? That's too bad. I guess there is no reason left to watch the ASG then.

 

[Claypool]

I hope the players that went to Mexico stay safe.

 

[mindfly]

I hope the players that went to Mexico stay safe.

Wonder why they chose Mexico over some of them british teritorial islands, quieter there I'd assume.

 

[Henkka]

Wonder why they chose Mexico over some of them british teritorial islands, quieter there I'd assume.

I remember Red Wings guys havealmost traditionally been there, maybethey have founded some nice place.

But also, I remember Draper/Maltby/Osgood/McCarty preferred Bahamas.

 

[TheOtherOne]

Wonder why they chose Mexico over some of them british teritorial islands, quieter there I'd assume.

Mexico is pretty damn big, I'm guessing there are quiet places.

Then again maybe they don't want quiet.

 

[mjlee]

As I said in another thread, I bet Howard lost when the Wings players decided on who had to go. How many ASG have Zetterberg gone to? Not too many I think, and from the whole 2009 (or was it 2010) debacle, Datsyuk really isn't too interested in going. Everyone could really use a break and I dunno but it seems the ASG has lost in prestige every year, I think at least in part due to the fan voting meaning stuffed ballots and skewered player participation.

 

[chances14]

As I said in another thread, I bet Howard lost when the Wings players decided on who had to go. How many ASG have Zetterberg gone to? Not too many I think, and from the whole 2009 (or was it 2010) debacle, Datsyuk really isn't too interested in going. Everyone could really use a break and I dunno but it seems the ASG has lost in prestige every year, I think at least in part due to the fan voting meaning stuffed ballots and skewered player participation.

I don't think the players have a choice when the NHL comes out with their original roster. But yea it's pretty funny and sad at the same time to see all these wings players avoiding the game like a plague. I am kind of surprised someone like Tatar or nyquist declined to go. You would think as a player that you would would want to go at least one time in your career

And I'm not buying this "need a break" thing. how much energy would they possibly expend during the whole weekend? Seems to me like it's the equivalent of playing a couple hours of pond hockey. Hardly taxing at all for an NHL player

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

The All-Star Game hasn't been relevant in a long time and the current format is just silly. And even if you don't give 100% at the ASG you still have to go to "work", get in "work clothes", deal with "work people".

A mini-break can refresh your mind as much as your body or maybe even more so.

 

[Konnan511]

They did? That's too bad. I guess there is no reason left to watch the ASG then.

Not to be a dick, but was there ever a reason?

 

[steafo]

I don't think the players have a choice when the NHL comes out with their original roster. But yea it's pretty funny and sad at the same time to see all these wings players avoiding the game like a plague. I am kind of surprised someone like Tatar or nyquist declined to go. You would think as a player that you would would want to go at least one time in your career

And I'm not buying this "need a break" thing. how much energy would they possibly expend during the whole weekend? Seems to me like it's the equivalent of playing a couple hours of pond hockey. Hardly taxing at all for an NHL player

You have to keep in mind that these guys play hockey for a job. They are on the ice almost EVERY day. It's just not "a couple hours of pond hockey" to them, if they can just get away from it.

 

[steafo]

The All-Star Game hasn't been relevant in a long time and the current format is just silly. And even if you don't give 100% at the ASG you still have to go to "work", get in "work clothes", deal with "work people".

A mini-break can refresh your mind as much as your body or maybe even more so.

Exactly. I play rec hockey 3 times a week and even I enjoy the occasional bye week. It's not just a game to these guys, it IS work.

 

[Sentinel]

I stopped watching after they did away with the NA vs. World format. I was pissed.

 

[chances14]

You have to keep in mind that these guys play hockey for a job. They are on the ice almost EVERY day. It's just not "a couple hours of pond hockey" to them, if they can just get away from it.

It's no different than most any other full time job. Most people go to work almost every day. And most people do not get the benefit of getting a 3 month vacation in the summer every year either

 

[opivy]

It's no different than most any other full time job. Most people go to work almost every day. And most people do not get the benefit of getting a 3 month vacation in the summer every year either

They work out even harder than during the regular season on their "vacation". Being a professional athlete at that level is a constant job.

 

[Mount Suribachi]

It's no different than most any other full time job. Most people go to work almost every day. And most people do not get the benefit of getting a 3 month vacation in the summer every year either

Most people don't need half of those 3 months for their body to stop hurting either.

Much as some folks can't accept it, being a professional hockey player is not like a regular job. The constant travel and the incessant media pressure for one. Your boss screaming and shouting and swearing in your face every time you make a mistake. The relentless competetion against both your opponents, and the team-mates trying to take your job.

 

[chances14]

Most people don't need half of those 3 months for their body to stop hurting either.

Much as some folks can't accept it, being a professional hockey player is not like a regular job. The constant travel and the incessant media pressure for one. Your boss screaming and shouting and swearing in your face every time you make a mistake. The relentless competetion against both your opponents, and the team-mates trying to take your job.

oh please. There are tons of jobs out there that are way more stressful than being a professional athlete and don't pay nearly as much.

i am with you on the media though and i think it's the biggest reason why players don't want to go to the all star game, especially players on the wings

 

[14ari13]

West vs East or NA vs Europe would be good.

 

[Chip39]

oh please. There are tons of jobs out there that are way more stressful than being a professional athlete and don't pay nearly as much.

i am with you on the media though and i think it's the biggest reason why players don't want to go to the all star game, especially players on the wings

Very few I would assume

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

Yeah NHL players get paid a lot but it is an extremely stressful job. Anxiety and depression caused by the demands of the job is probably one of the last taboos of the NHL yet it's likely a bigger issue than head injuries.