With the All star game only two weeks away we see the 2012 roster on Thursday January 12, 2012. And what an upsetting roster it is. At first look on Wednesday, there seemed to be a lacking of talent. Not only was Alex Ovechkin not there, but greats like Corey Perry and Sidney Crosby where absent the list. Now we all know that Crosby will not be going to yet another All Star game because of his brain boo-boo. But why would someone like Perry not be on the list from the start?
Unlike last year, the Bruins barely have any representation at the games for winning the Stanley Cup. Two of the three Bruins representative are veterans of the ASG. A well deserved place on the roster is for Tyler Seguin. He has really come into his own this season, with a boat load of goals, and assist he is really one of the biggest benefactors to the Bruins ongoing success. Seguin, a league leader with as plus-minus of 33 has certainly earned his place. But what about the other Bruins players? Patrice Bergeron certain should have a spot on the roster but is absent. Anyway Tim Thomas is sure to impress with his outstanding goaltending and get out of the way for Zdeno Chara’s slap shot!
Other players who have been in the ASG before who are missing would be Marc Andre Fleury. Notably one of the league’s best goaltenders missing. Yes, I know he isn’t doing well right now, but the Penguins are in a very bad slump right now. Hopefully they will pull through it after the break or sooner! Also missing who deserves a spot this year would be Edmonton’s Taylor Hall. No, he didn’t do great at the begining of the season but has really stepped up to show he was worth that number one pick in 2010. Jordan Eberle also absent from the roster makes me VERY upset. There is so much talent there, and despite his injury it would have been nice to see him at least thought of, much like Crosby & Malkin where last season. At least Edmonton will hopefully be represented by their rookie Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. This of course only if his shoulder injury is better, which from the forecast last week was going to be a 4 week+ recovery. Edmonton may not be the best in the league as of right now but certainly does deserve some representation.
With Lidstrom and Selänne for the veterans of the league, was Jagr even considered? After a 3 year hiatus from the NHL, he certainly should be. Despite signing with his former team’s sworn enemy the Flyers, she has done outstanding. Even elevating and mentoring some of the Flyers players.
I’m not sure if, like last year, I will be glued to the TV for the entire weekend. This seems like a very dumb-down and drab ASG. I will certainly watch the skill completion though, that’s always a good time.
My hopefuls for this year were:
Ryan Whitney (EDM) Defense: Injured
Maxime Talbot (PHI) Center: Not there
Jordan Eberle (EDM) R.Wing: Injured
Wright in of Shawn Thornton (BOS) Forward- because the game needs him, his toughness, and apparently his penalty shot!
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