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Old 01-14-2019, 11:49 AM   #21
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So 85 mph?

I mean, it's faster than what I can do as I only shoot muffins (pun somewhat intended), but it's not exactly a rocket either.

He didn't exactly take a 80 foot skate up at full speed and blast away with no one around him. It was a wobbly puck to boot.
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Old 01-14-2019, 11:51 AM   #22
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So 85 mph?

I mean, it's faster than what I can do as I only shoot muffins (pun somewhat intended), but it's not exactly a rocket either.
Yeah not overly notable speed. Sportsnet had a nice slow motion video of the shot, it was actually on edge when Gio made contact with it. It seemed to handcuff Hill as it was a bit of a knuckler.
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Old 01-14-2019, 12:00 PM   #23
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So 85 mph?

I mean, it's faster than what I can do as I only shoot muffins (pun somewhat intended), but it's not exactly a rocket either.
It was a puck coming off the side wall and his release on it was unreal.

That thing was a rocket.
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Old 01-14-2019, 12:03 PM   #24
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Yeah not overly notable speed. Sportsnet had a nice slow motion video of the shot, it was actually on edge when Gio made contact with it. It seemed to handcuff Hill as it was a bit of a knuckler.
ok, an 85mph knuckle puck is far more impressive. Russ Tyler would be proud.
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So 85 mph?

I mean, it's faster than what I can do as I only shoot muffins (pun somewhat intended), but it's not exactly a rocket either.
Yeah definitely not a bomb. Pretty impressive in the sense that he didn't step into it at all but the placement on the shot was impressive.
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Old 01-14-2019, 12:17 PM   #26
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Such an impressive Captain - anyway you slice it. All Star selection be damned.
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Old 01-14-2019, 12:26 PM   #27
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I really don't understand how he is NOT an all star. It's baffling.
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Old 01-14-2019, 01:11 PM   #28
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I really don't understand how he is NOT an all star. It's baffling.
Agreed, 100%. However, looking at it...does it really matter? I'd personally rather have him rest for a bit, spend time with his family(As I believe he said he will be doing.)

Everyone who is a Flames fan in this city knows he is an All-Star, and to me that's all that really matters.
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Old 01-14-2019, 01:13 PM   #29
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deservedly first star of the week

though he didn't get the "Last Man In", I have no doubt the informed hockey people know that he is definitely in the Norris winner category
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I said in the Norris thread - all the publicity he's getting for not being picked might actually help him in the Norris voting. All the non-Edmonton/SJ media are saying he deserves to be there, so now his name is front and centre.
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Old 01-14-2019, 01:23 PM   #31
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All Star game is about catering to a specific market and to the NHL sponsors. They want young, flashy players and local players. It makes sense that two SJ d-men were picked over him, especially Burns with his huge personality.



Gio doesn't fit the bill and that is more than OK. I wouldn't worry about it guys.



Getting an all-star nod at the end of the season is true recognition of ones performance for the season.
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Old 01-14-2019, 01:33 PM   #32
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not "worried" about it but it shows how little respect the Flames get

2nd in scoring, 2nd overall, matching forwards scoring records not seen since the 90s, ridiculous goal differential, owning the plus/minus standings

1 guy at the all star game
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Not bad for a non all-star.....
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People put too much stock in the All Star Game. Get over it already
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I said in the Norris thread - all the publicity he's getting for not being picked might actually help him in the Norris voting. All the non-Edmonton/SJ media are saying he deserves to be there, so now his name is front and centre.
He's passed Rielly in scoring now and is near untouchable on the plus minus front so you'd have to consider him close if not the front runner for the Norris now. Hopefully he passes burns who has a few more assists to really drive it home.
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I really don't understand how he is NOT an all star. It's baffling.
A) fan vote
B) game in SJ so extra Pacific spot automatically granted to sharks.

nothing there to be ticked over. Gio is probably stoked to rest, and a Norris would look so much better at the end of the season.
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FWIW I think Gio's shot traveled a lot farther than the shots in the Skills comp. Plus, of course, not skating into it, he elevated (which lowers speed), plus has to time the one timer.
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People put too much stock in the All Star Game. Get over it already
I don't think it's so much about 'putting stock' in the All Star game. It's more about gaining the due respect and recognition.

Gio deserves it.
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So 85 mph?

I mean, it's faster than what I can do as I only shoot muffins (pun somewhat intended), but it's not exactly a rocket either.
Wasn't McInnis 100 mph+ ??? He definitely had a rocket.
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