[GDT] Johnny (and Bill) at the All Star Weekend

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Robo

Chicagos mascot looks so sad

He is standing in front of Vancouver’s PTSD-whale and the Methcat is peering ominously over his right shoulder. I would imagine he is doing his utmost to remain immobile, not draw unwanted attention, and to quell fear.


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[Coach]

He looks like Grommit being taken to the pound.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by craigwd

Brianna Decker of the Inferno did it in 66 seconds but it wasn't shown on NBC.

Does anybody have a video clip showing Brianna them? Thanks in advance.

[sureLoss]

CCM has stepped up and has paid Decker $25k. Draisaitl got $25k for "winning" the event with a time of 1:09 even though Decker had a faster time of 1:06

https://twitter.com/user/status/1089279787221299202

[Strange Brew]

Youppi with one too many last night.

[Hockey-and_stuff]

I know she wasn't an "official" participant as she was demonstrating the event before the players did the event, but she beat the whole side so I think she deserves the money.

$25k means a lot more to Decker than it does to Draisaitl. I'm glad CCM decided to recognize her skills.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Iggy City

Aucoin...my god that brings back memories of those days!

Yeah!!! He raised his stick and shouted to the crowd " 15 bucks!!!!"

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Hockey-and_stuff

I know she wasn't an "official" participant as she was demonstrating the event before the players did the event, but she beat the whole side so I think she deserves the money.

$25k means a lot more to Decker than it does to Draisaitl. I'm glad CCM decided to recognize her skills.

I don't understand why she didn't get to participate like that other American girl. Was it because the NHL knew there is no way she can beat McDavid in a speed contest and Brianna could very well beat all the NHL players?

[Hockey-and_stuff]

Coyne took the place of Nathan MacKinnon which is why she was in the event proper. There were no withdrawals from the passing event which is why she didn't get in as an official participant.

[codynw]

It's great that CCM stepped up and gave her the money, but it never should have gotten to that point in the first place. The NHL should have paid her before this even became a thing. Putting rainbow tape on your hockey sticks a few times a year and changing your logo on Twitter doesn't actually matter if you don't do the right thing to support diversity in your game when the opportunity comes up.

[craigwd]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

Does anybody have a video clip showing Brianna them? Thanks in advance.

https://twitter.com/ArrowsandDemons/...16404362199040

[jammies]

Was that filmed with a potato?

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by sureloss

cool!

News Update

elliotte friedman @friedgehnic
at the invitation of pacific division coach bill peters — johnny gaudreau’s father, guy, will join the team on the bench for today’s 3-on-3 tournament. Man knows his hockey

https://twitter.com/user/status/1089317400086929408

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

https://twitter.com/user/status/1089279787221299202

Heh...

CCM swoops in for a little publicity (Official NHL Sponsor Adidas doesn't own them anymore).

[Textcritic]

Ugh. It feels like Gaudreau is always saddled with some pity-entry into the ASG on his line. First it was Bo Horvat, then Brock Boeser. Now he gets antiquated Joe Pavelski. Oh, goodie.

... I guess the plan is not to embarrass anyone.


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[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by codynw

It's great that CCM stepped up and gave her the money, but it never should have gotten to that point in the first place. The NHL should have paid her before this even became a thing. Putting rainbow tape on your hockey sticks a few times a year and changing your logo on Twitter doesn't actually matter if you don't do the right thing to support diversity in your game when the opportunity comes up.

Maybe Draisaitl already has a charity earmarked for his award money. I know a lot of players do that, but if not, if he was half a man, he would have given her his prize money.

[Textcritic]

Ron MacLean: “We’re in San Jose because Wayne [Gretzky] was traded to Los Angeles.”

...okay?


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[Weitz]

Friedman reporting Deckers time was actually 1:12 - 1:13.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Friedman reporting Deckers time was actually 1:12 - 1:13.

Is this legitimately true, or is it the NHL saving face?


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[calgarygeologist]

I haven't been around for the all star game discussions thus far so it has probably already been discussed but these jerseys are horrible. I liked the flashy and colourful jerseys from last year.