[News] Giordano and Gaudreau selected for the 2016 NHL All Star game

[Coach]

Originally Posted by bob-loblaw

Gaudreau will set up Scott for about 5 goals on 3v3. Does Scott have anything to do during the skills competition?

A new event added for this year:

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by bob-loblaw

Gaudreau will set up Scott for about 5 goals on 3v3. Does Scott have anything to do during the skills competition?

Pretty sure he picks who does which comp. He might be interesting for hardest shot if he practiced to become like Chara, though I think Burns is probably the better bet there.

[mdubz]

I could definitely see John Scott doing the breakaway competition for some good laughs. Or possibly fastest skater.

[CliffFletcher]

I'm keen to see the 3 vs 3 format.

It amuses me that Scott has been voted in.

But the two together is going to be ugly. In a regular all-star game, Scott could hide. In 3 vs 3 he's going to be embarrassed.

[Resolute 14]

feel bad for whomever on our team gets paired up with Sedin, who will probably be playing for the shootout.

[CroFlames]

Man Brodie would have been an awesome pick for a 3 on 3 shinny game. That gentleman skates as smooth as silk.

Watching him transition, tight turn, walk the line, go up the middle with a burst of speed is just incredible.

Good for Gio and Johnny, go have some fun.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by BigBrodieFan

Congrats to Gio and Johnny!! Although, TJ has always been and will always be an All-Star in my eyes!

Flame fans know Brodie should be there.

But don't worry - if he keeps doing what he's doing, the league will know it too, soon enough.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Flame fans know Brodie should be there.

But don't worry - if he keeps doing what he's doing, the league will know it too, soon enough.

I don't see the downside of Brodie not going and taking a few extra days to rest up. Added bonus of keeping a low-profile league wide. Brodie is our little secret.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Gaudreau - Hall - Giordano
Pavelski - Perry - Burns
Scott - Sedin - Doughty

I would go:

Gaudreau - Perry - Giordano
Hall - Pavelski - Doughty

and never play the 3rd line.

[dammage79]

Gaudreau is going to break/set ASG records this year.

[Coach]

I hope Johnny lights his stick on fire this year.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by Flames89

I don't like how this All-Star forces fraternization between Gio and Gaudreau and our worst enemies like Hall and Sedin

If Gio and Gaudreau are bouncing pucks in off of Hall and Sedin, I won't get too upset.

[Bunk]

Are they actually going to skate at near full speed this year in this format? If not, I don't want to watch. Last year's all star game was sooooo painful to watch.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Bunk

Are they actually going to skate at near full speed this year in this format? If not, I don't want to watch. Last year's all star game was sooooo painful to watch.

I think that was one of the main reasons why they went to this all 3 on 3 game. So there'l be speed and less chance of injury. It'll be worth checking out a period or two i think.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

feel bad for whomever on our team gets paired up with Sedin, who will probably be playing for the shootout.

Come on, a Doughty-Sedin-Johnny line would be a beauty to watch...

[Coach]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Come on, a Doughty-Sedin-Johnny line would be a beauty to watch...

Can either Sedin do anything without the other? I'm surprised one agreed to go when the other couldn't. Would probably rather have a pony-bro weekend.

[jg13]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Can either Sedin do anything without the other? I'm surprised one agreed to go when the other couldn't. Would probably rather have a pony-bro weekend.

Apparently Henrik can play with anyone, Daniel can only play with Henrik

- Brian Burke

[Komskies]

Originally Posted by SebC

If Gio and Gaudreau are bouncing pucks in off of Hall and Sedin, I won't get too upset.

Like so?

https://streamable.com/exdf

[getbak]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Can either Sedin do anything without the other? I'm surprised one agreed to go when the other couldn't. Would probably rather have a pony-bro weekend.

The year Henrik won the Art Ross, Daniel missed 19 games.

Since it's Daniel who's going to the ASG, he might just curl up in the corner of the rink and start crying.

[Gaudfather]

I think with this format, which is tailored for Johnny's style, we could see Johnny putting on a real show and creating many highlight reel moves and goals. Should be fun to watch.