Personally, I didn’t like the format of players choosing players. In the interest of “giving the game back to the players,” it proved to be a circus, not especially funny or entertaining. I’m going to keep harping on this because they need to elevate their game. This was kind of like sponsored bullying. As well, frankly, when the head and deputy Penguins ain’t in it, there is nothing really to it. When Beckman is saying that “Head Shots” have gone down, how can we believe him, when concussions have gone up. Who is doing the counting here? Let’s wait for an independent study on this one. Now the big thing is decreasing the size of the should pads. Are these people for real? If “denial” is the first line of defense, then these guys are the Maginot Line. The players today are way different in body and build and the game is sooooooo much faster. The head, on the other hand (almost literally). has staid pretty much the same. Let’s be a little more creative, like imposing a rule and actually calling it. Else wise, go to gel suits and helmets and play on slush. I really don’t like seeing players hurt or receiving career ending injuries. All the macho stuff in hockey, all the fighting, may get Don Cherry’s liver going, but not mine. I would rather see passion directed in to a well played game. This does happen still, but it is becoming very rare. And, why not get started on the refs, while we’re at it? They still attend the game right? At least 3 or 4 steps behind the play, before the game even starts, and wearing the same blinders Overtrick wore during his go at the Harness Racing Triple Crown, the referees have blown more calls than they have actually made correct. Check it out.

Now, the team with the most points is going to win tonight’s game, but of course, Team Lindstrom is surely motivated after their debacle last night and hockey is an emotional game. Score 20-19. Lundquist is only goalie to pitch a shut out during his time in the net. Get out of here!

The beauty of the NHL AllStar game is seeing the interaction. Can’t see it as much with others.

Should be a great offensive game, but with some defensive trickery. Playing against your team mates, and brother on brother will be fun to watch.

I’d like to see Duchene on an O line with HSedin and Toews.