GDT: Skills/ All Star Game

[Big L]

disappointed in Kucherovs ‘I’d rather be anywhere but here’ attitude.

 

[The Real JT]

I couldn't tell if Shesterkin was focused with his helmet on or just angry. You had to know that these guys decided this beforehand. Barzal did look like he actually enjoyed the skills competition compared to a few of the guys like Kucherov and Leon.

How was Shesterkin even at the All Star Game? That’s a rhetorical question.

He’s 30th in SV% and 20th in GAA.

One other thought on last night: It’s always good to see one of our guys represented. With that being said, seeing Barzal comically miss the net a gazillion times during the last part of the competition makes me wonder. While he can score the occasional goal on a break or with a quick stick handling move, maybe his shot actually sucks and that’s why he doesn’t shoot and score more?

 

[Torrey Redux]

How was Shesterkin even at the All Star Game? That’s a rhetorical question.

He’s 30th in SV% and 20th in GAA.

One other thought on last night: It’s always good to see one of our guys represented. With that being said, seeing Barzal comically miss the net a gazillion times during the last part of the competition makes me wonder. While he can score the occasional goal on a break or with a quick stick handling move, maybe his shot actually sucks and that’s why he doesn’t shoot and score more?

You shouldn't wonder. He's in his 7th full season. Team systems and pandemics notwithstanding, I think we can safely say at this point that while Barzy can score goals, he is not a goal scorer.

 

[miscs75]

How was Shesterkin even at the All Star Game? That’s a rhetorical question.

He’s 30th in SV% and 20th in GAA.

One other thought on last night: It’s always good to see one of our guys represented. With that being said, seeing Barzal comically miss the net a gazillion times during the last part of the competition makes me wonder. While he can score the occasional goal on a break or with a quick stick handling move, maybe his shot actually sucks and that’s why he doesn’t shoot and score more?

NHL picking fancy names over guys who should be in there. Dobson should have been in over Morgan Reilly but nope, gotta have 12 Leafs to go with the 15 Canucks. I’m actually shocked they didn’t put Ilya Samsonov in as well.

disappointed in Kucherovs ‘I’d rather be anywhere but here’ attitude.

 

[Bones45]

disappointed in Kucherovs ‘I’d rather be anywhere but here’ attitude.

Disappointed, but not surprised.

The John Daly of hockey.

 

[Big L]

Disappointed, but not surprised.

The John Daly of hockey.

Yes, but let’s not go that far. Daly is a legend.

 

[PWJunior]

This is boring AF so far.

 

[BelovedIsles]

wait, that million goes to McDavid? Not like a charity of his choice? That's kind of annoying to me.

They already have millions. Weekes asking Georgiev what he’s going to do with his 100k. I have an idea.

Not even hungover enough to watch this.

 

[Bones45]

DJ’s are stupid.

 

[Big L]

Oh snap I thought the game was on at like 8

 

[Big L]

Sweet save by Bobbyrov at the end of the first

 

[Isles Junkie]

They already have millions. Weekes asking Georgiev what he’s going to do with his 100k. I have an idea.

Not even hungover enough to watch this.

I mean I know all of us Isles fans on HF boards are already super stud millionaires...not to mention how incredibly good looking we are.

But imagine what those filthy rangers fans feel like watching multi millionaire athletes getting awarded an extra 1 million dollars because they showed off how amazing they are.

Seriously though, it's just such a bad look. I'm quite certain the NHLPA would have been fully on board with a donation to Hockey Fights Cancer (for instance) being made in the skills comp winner's name.

 

[Big L]

Eh, doesn’t bother me at all. Split $1m between all players on the team, just what 100k each? Pay your federal and state 42%, and you’re left with $58k. Take the $58k and go spend it with your regular teammates. Give $10k to charity.

Really not a big deal.

 

[Taswell]

Good showing for Barzy in an otherwise mehhh all-star game(s)

 

[saintunspecified]

Good showing for Barzy in an otherwise mehhh all-star game(s)

My only thought is DeBrincat should have been MVP.

 

[Bones45]

Good showing for Barzy in an otherwise mehhh all-star game(s)

Caught a bit of the game, and most all of the skills contest. All fun to watch.

I don’t get the hate. It’s an exhibition of skill from the best players in the league. Not sure what the problem is.

I didn’t miss the shot blocking, massive interference and clogged passing and shooting lanes. Nice to see the abilities of these guys shining through.

It’s not “hockey” in that there is no defense and the G is at mercy. But for the fans of players and the game, it’s a lot of fun.

Y’all will get to see tons of neutral zone play and dump ins soon enough.

 

[PK Cronin]

I'm just happy Barzal tried to entertain the fans. He went for a few between the leg shots and had great energy yesterday and today. He understood what the game is about and aimed to deliver, great to see.

 

[LeapOnOver]

I mean I know all of us Isles fans on HF boards are already super stud millionaires...not to mention how incredibly good looking we are.

But imagine what those filthy rangers fans feel like watching multi millionaire athletes getting awarded an extra 1 million dollars because they showed off how amazing they are.

Seriously though, it's just such a bad look. I'm quite certain the NHLPA would have been fully on board with a donation to Hockey Fights Cancer (for instance) being made in the skills comp winner's

I make 1.5 million a month. In Korean currency

 

[leeroggy]

My only thought is DeBrincat should have been MVP.

And the award should be named the Toronto '67 Memorial Cup

 

[saintunspecified]

I'm just happy Barzal tried to entertain the fans. He went for a few between the leg shots and had great energy yesterday and today. He understood what the game is about and aimed to deliver, great to see.

What his play showed me is that NYI should feel a bit more comfortable allowing Barzal and Dobson to switch on the PP to add a little more dynamism. Among the forwards who tried, he clearly was the best at skating like a defender. And I'd like to see him on the PK from time to time.