CrownofThornton
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This league needs more unique personality guys like Ovi. I see a guy like Toews in interviews and he just bores the absolute hell out of me.
GDT: All Star Weekend- Team Toews vs. Team Foligno
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Artemis
Took the red pill
That's just who he is, though. You can't fault a guy for that. I don't want Toews to start acting a part; he should just be himself.
It's sad that fans and media so often give a pro athlete crap for being himself, because that's what leads them to hide behind cliches. One of the best at it was Marc Savard, God love him. From all reports he was an irrepressible, cheeky chatterer, but you'd hear him in interviews trotting out the Bull Durham cliche handbook, and I don't blame him at all.
CrownofThornton
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That's true about Toews Artemis, but I just think it would be a shame for some guys to hold back on being who they genuinely are for the sake of the media.
Artemis
Took the red pill
Many already do, and yes, darn right it's a shame.
It's not horrible in Boston, but look at Torey Krug as an example. The guy is very measured and careful when he talks to the media. You might think Brad Marchand is an exception, but even he says little of substance. When he appears to be speaking his mind, the vast majority of the time he's actually talking trivia. He uses cliche-speak with the best of them.
One of the few who doesn't give a **** is Tuukka, and on this very board he's routinely accused of calling out his teammates - and dividing the locker room, for heaven's sake (you don't think they sound off when the media aren't around?)- when he's being blunt and honest.
Toews takes care of his appearance, and English is his first language.
His personality did come across during the draft.
Nick Foligno was quite impressive as the "host" though.
WhalerTurnedBruin55
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Some of the older or more traditional folk may not agree, but I'd welcome more NHLers with a Sean Avery-esque attitude vs. cookie cutter agent-prepped BS they've been trained to act like since they've been in juniors.
Actually in general, interview more goalies. A lot of those guys seem to be characters (Luongo, Bryz, Thomas).
Actually in general, interview more goalies. A lot of those guys seem to be characters (Luongo, Bryz, Thomas).
Trap Jesus
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7 different players had at least 4 points on his team, and 5 players had at least 2 goals...so...
Anyway, CBSSPORTS now shows Seguin with 30 goals after his 2 all-star tallies:
http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/live/NHL_20150125_TOE@FOL
vjcsmoke
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5 points for Bergeron. He was a Beast! 1 goal, 4 assists.
In other news -- do they even play defense at the all-star games? Apparently not! That's not hockey, that's a scoring exhibition! LOL, but the fans had fun, so I guess that's ok. Must suck to be a goalie in one of those games though!
In other news -- do they even play defense at the all-star games? Apparently not! That's not hockey, that's a scoring exhibition! LOL, but the fans had fun, so I guess that's ok. Must suck to be a goalie in one of those games though!
Not sure which feed you were watching, but they were pretty complimentary of him on CBC...
talkinaway
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No, they don't - it's a very different game. Much slower, much more space between players. There's no checking, no hits, no blocking...just no defense, and that's fine. Remember what happened in 2013 when Campbell blocked a shot? If something like that happened to Toews, then Chicago would burn faster than you could say, "Mrs. O'Leary, keep that lantern away from the cow."
I'm all for the players playing it cool and slow in this game. It's a game during their vacation week, and they're doing it as a service to the fans (and, more pointedly, for the kids). It's not hockey, but it's definitely part of the spirit of the game. And, let's face it - while I find defensive structure and great saves the coolest part of the game (call me Clode Clone), it's more subtle than simply watching zingers go in the net.
I did get a kick out of Patrice saying he wished there was a backchecking contest in the skills competition.....
Lobster57
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i wonder if we sent NYI their 2 second rounders back if they'd give us Tavares?
I guess maybe we could add Kelly and Bart.
I guess maybe we could add Kelly and Bart.
Fire Sweeney
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The "game" itself is a complete joke and a waste of time. The skills competition has potential but it needs a complete overhaul.
CptxMorgan
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Seemed like Milbury was the only guy to mention him. I'm pretty happy, I thought he was going to look completely out of place.
I thought it was just an embarrassing example of a game that should be
Eliminated from the schedule. No checking, no blocking, no defense....not Hockey.
If the NHL needs this stuff for PR, then get rid of the goalies, call it
The all star shoot out and be done with it. It's just as bad as the shootout.
Yep, we got through the 1st period and were bored out of our minds. Turned on a movie and didn't switch back.
robert terwilliger
the bart, the
people who argue about a team's third line are not the ideal audience for the all-star game. would have thought people here would have figured that out by now. we're not the target audience. the target audience are the people who watch a hockey game every once in a while or when they get tickets for work. it's for the casual fan. it's not a real game, it doesn't count and it's not anything worthwhile for me. it's great for the league though. just ignore it and move on.
GloryDaze4877
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Don't put much stock in these games, but Tavares and Bergy looked great together.
Great that the NHL was so objective about the MVP. Johansen?
How can you not give it to Tavares or JV? Bergeron, Toews, even Crawford would have been better MVP choices. Joke ending to a joke game...fitting.
Great that the NHL was so objective about the MVP. Johansen?
How can you not give it to Tavares or JV? Bergeron, Toews, even Crawford would have been better MVP choices. Joke ending to a joke game...fitting.
talkinaway
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Don't put much stock in these games, but Tavares and Bergy looked great together.
Great that the NHL was so objective about the MVP. Johansen?
How can you not give it to Tavares or JV? Bergeron, Toews, even Crawford would have been better MVP choices. Joke ending to a joke game...fitting.
MVP is a fan vote. #votingislame #imnotafifteenyearoldgirl #iknowimnotyourtargetaudiencebut
BruinsNeedaRussian
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Could definitely use more Ovi personalities, but I would hate to see the NHL to run rampant with idiots like the NFL has or another Avery..
He did well in the Olympics too and eventually moved up to the first line with Crosby...I think we are so used to him being a phenomenal 2 way player, but he also has very good offensive skills...
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Lobster57
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always assume a sarcasm smiley when i post, i forget to use it all the time
Mr. Make-Believe
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always assume a sarcasm smiley when i post, i forget to use it all the time
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