Confirmed with Link: Auston Matthews named Atlantic Division Captain

[leafsfuture]

I am going to get some abuse for this: but for me JT deserves it before Matthews.

Matthews missed 14 games and during that time Marner and JT were carrying the offence. Anyways, they all deserve to go, but it sucks now because JT likely doesnt get in.

 

[coachbob59]

when are the lineups chosen?

 

[LeafsNation75]

I am going to get some abuse for this: but for me JT deserves it before Matthews.

Matthews missed 14 games and during that time Marner and JT were carrying the offence. Anyways, they all deserve to go, but it sucks now because JT likely doesnt get in.

I will admit each time I voted for the captains I picked Tavares and it was because he didn't miss any games. However I am honestly happy for Matthews and the fact any Leafs player is one of the captains because Matthews, Rielly, Marner and Tavares all legit deserved to be one.

 

[TDotMassive]

Matthews, Marner, Tavares, Rielly, and Andersen are all legit all-stars.

Poor Willy... LOL

 

[TDotMassive]

Although it would be fun for Marner....would it be best for him to have a little break?

Nah, the kids got a motor... if he gets selected, he needs to go have fun, what an experience. He deserves it.

 

[sessiroth]

Don't tell Paul marner that Austin's captain.

 

[Cor]

Papi

 

[Nineteen67]

Nah, the kids got a motor... if he gets selected, he needs to go have fun, what an experience. He deserves it.

SJ isn’t too bad so it’ll be OK to get it out of the way. Next year and beyond we can expect the Leafs to have long playoff runs so he’ll need the mid-season break.

 

[MapleLeafs9]

Every team needs at least one player. Looks like Marner is gonna get shunned. Matthews, Rielly, Andersen from the Leafs imo.

 

[member 147413]

Got to have someone from Detroit too, Howard? Although really Larkin is the one that deserves to go for that team.

Fair point

Matthews
Eichel
Kucherov
Marner
Larkin
Pastrnak

Rielly
Chabot
Yandle

Andersen
?

 

[Notsince67]

Neato.

I assume Rielly and Marner will be joining him. Andersen or Tavares should also be there but 4 Leafs at an all-star game might not be okay with the masses.

it was ok with Tampa last year

 

[LeafsNation75]

it was ok with Tampa last year

The one difference is Tampa was also hosting the game last year so I say that's why they got 4 players in the lineup.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Everyone had a shot to vote. I voted those 4 guys who won with my 10 votes every day. I think those 4 guys plus Crosby are the 5 best players in the league right now. Obviously most of us thought the same thing. The only issue left to be decided in my mind is who will be better McJesus or the Big Cactus? I go back and forth. Love McJesus flat out speed, his lateral edgework and hands with puck. Love Matty's strength on puck, his shot, his overall 200 ft game, his passing and his creativity to make plays with his hands and feet to stick that no one else can even contemplate trying. But McJesus is the better PP guy and Matty is the better ES/60 player today. We will see how it plays out when both are injury free and both get same ES minutes and PP minutes. I think it will be Matty but I could be wrong. It will be interesting to see who the top dog in the league will be.

 

[BlueBaron]

I think we have four go, five deserve too.

I did read somewhere about including the top 20 scorers but I don't think they realized they were looking at a Tampa vs Toronto game.

I hope he sneaks in, he's earned it.

 

[Liminality]

Fair point

Matthews
Eichel
Kucherov
Marner
Larkin
Pastrnak

Rielly
Chabot
Yandle

Andersen
?

I could see it being something like that, although I'm not sure if Andersen would make it if there's already 3 Leafs.
Some players that are really deserving to go are going to get shafted, Point being one of them if it happens like that. That's just how this system works though.

 

[member 147413]

I could see it being something like that, although I'm not sure if Andersen would make it if there's already 3 Leafs.
Some players that are really deserving to go are going to get shafted, Point being one of them if it happens like that. That's just how this system works though.

There’s no goalie comparable to Andersen in the Atlantic right now, none are close to his stats/gp

 

[LeafFever]

Leafs are too good. A superstar will miss out.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Toronto - Matty
Tampa - Kuch
Ottawa - Chabot
Montreal - Price
Florida - Yandle
Boston - Pasta
Detroit - Larkin
Buffalo - Eichel

That's 8 spots so there are 3 left to be decided. Tampa being in 1st place will get 3 spots. Toronto in 2nd place will get 2 spots.

So my guess is Point and Vasy will go. And Rielly will get 3rd defender spot. I would be willing to bet this is how it goes down.

Is it right? No. But it will be how it goes down.

But I do think Vasy has played better than Andy especially in the big games. If it were based more on performance I would have Andy over Price this season. But Montreal requires a player and he is their best guy.

 

[mix1home]

"Sandwiched between that, the league’s hockey ops staff gets nine picks per division and will attempt to ensure each of the following criteria are satisfied:
• Have a representative from all 31 teams
• Include the top 10 to 15 league scorers at the time of selection
• Include as many of the NHL’s marketed “stars” as possible
• Ensure the host team, the San Jose Sharks, is well-represented"

Anyone want to attempt the all star picks now?

Domi is a star? I’m so sorry.

 

[leafsfuture]

Toronto - Matty
Tampa - Kuch
Ottawa - Chabot
Montreal - Price
Florida - Yandle
Boston - Pasta
Detroit - Larkin
Buffalo - Eichel

That's 8 spots so there are 3 left to be decided. Tampa being in 1st place will get 3 spots. Toronto in 2nd place will get 2 spots.

So my guess is Point and Vasy will go. And Rielly will get 3rd defender spot. I would be willing to bet this is how it goes down.

Is it right? No. But it will be how it goes down.

But I do think Vasy has played better than Andy especially in the big games. If it were based more on performance I would have Andy over Price this season. But Montreal requires a player and he is their best guy.

This is as accurate as it gets. Great post

Absurd system where Montreal has a legit deserving allstar in Domi, but Price will go instead. Meanwhile it’s likely that a 50 goal scorer in JT and Marner have no chance

 

[The CyNick]

It's a pointless game that very few fans actually care about. I wouldn't get worked up who makes it and who doesnt.

 

[Liminality]

There’s no goalie comparable to Andersen in the Atlantic right now, none are close to his stats/gp

That's true but I think the NHL representing each team with at least one player is more important than the most deserving players sadly.

 

[MattySnipes]

Good for Auston on being named ASG Atlantic Captain. Congrats. Hope Mitch and Riles make the team too.

 

[Leafsfan74]

Would certainly help with his confidence and a nice boost to his growth. I can see Auston being a captain in the future, wearing a C in any Original Six team is a great honour, with a deal of pressure, especially in Toronto or Montreal.

 

[Nooodles]

Toronto - Matty
Tampa - Kuch
Ottawa - Chabot
Montreal - Price
Florida - Yandle
Boston - Pasta
Detroit - Larkin
Buffalo - Eichel

That's 8 spots so there are 3 left to be decided. Tampa being in 1st place will get 3 spots. Toronto in 2nd place will get 2 spots.

So my guess is Point and Vasy will go. And Rielly will get 3rd defender spot. I would be willing to bet this is how it goes down.

Is it right? No. But it will be how it goes down.

But I do think Vasy has played better than Andy especially in the big games. If it were based more on performance I would have Andy over Price this season. But Montreal requires a player and he is their best guy.

No way it's not Barkov from Florida.

Btw this "one guy from every team" rule is such a joke.