"Daniel Alfredsson and Zdeno Chara will be officially named All-Star captains shortly."

"Daniel Alfredsson and Zdeno Chara will be officially named All-Star captains shortly."

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OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN

oh man it’s gonna be hilarious hearing chara pick guys

HILARIOUS

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 18, 2012 12:36 PM EST reply actions

More importantly?

The captain selections were made by the ASG roster. So Chara was chosen by a committee of his peers, not by some suit in Toronto looking for the best angle or PR spins.

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Jan 18, 2012 12:37 PM EST reply actions

No I’m pretty sure they’re named

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 18, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions

Nope. TSN says that the NHLPA gave the all-stars a ballot asking for three selections. I recall that being the case last year as well. Otherwise why would the league have selected Lidstrom when there were far sexier picks available.

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Jan 18, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions

Alright, I am wrong.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 18, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions

The last time they captained against each other in a big game (2005 SEL)

PJ Axelsson won a championship

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 18, 2012 12:38 PM EST reply actions

BOOOO

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Jan 18, 2012 12:41 PM EST up reply actions

How could Chara possibly win when Superstar PJ Axelsson was playing on the other side?

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 18, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions

unpossible IMO

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Jan 18, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions

oh also the olympic quarterfinals I guess

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 18, 2012 12:41 PM EST up reply actions

hey alf didn't see you there

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 18, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions

Le sigh, I so miss the Axe.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Jan 18, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions

My word

I had to look it up to see that this was a real helmet. Outrageous – how have I not seen this before???

An escalator can never break. It can only become stairs.

by jjoe1185 on Jan 18, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions

It’s so SHINY!

An escalator can never break. It can only become stairs.

by jjoe1185 on Jan 18, 2012 2:04 PM EST up reply actions

Top scorer either on the team or in the league gets it.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 18, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions

I really wish the NHL did it too. It looks bomb. Imagine Marshy wheeling around with a golden bucket.

by dudebro on Jan 18, 2012 4:38 PM EST up reply actions

he’d have to be top scorer first

Seguin in a gold helmet would be hilarious though

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 18, 2012 5:51 PM EST up reply actions

I thought he was ahead of Seggy

before he got suspended. Seguin in the golden helmet would be equally as awesome.

by dudebro on Jan 18, 2012 6:28 PM EST up reply actions

Nope. Seguin has been pretty much leading for the whole season. Marchand had caught him in goals I believe but trailed in assists.

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Jan 18, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions

Yes, upon further review I was wrong.

by dudebro on Jan 18, 2012 7:18 PM EST up reply actions

I disagree

I think the Shiny helmet for the top scorer undermines team spirit and praises individuality and more importantly entices other players to “Cream the guy with the shiny helmet”

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by FLYERROB on Jan 18, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions

"Cream the guy with the shiny helmet"

This is what it makes me think.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Jan 18, 2012 8:28 PM EST up reply actions

Ugh, European Hockey jerseys.

by Michael Taylor on Jan 18, 2012 3:24 PM EST up reply actions

They’re fun!!

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Jan 18, 2012 3:54 PM EST up reply actions

I’m not sure what is fun about them. The ads just create a lot of clutter and take away from the team’s crest.

by Michael Taylor on Jan 18, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions

Have you looked at our jersey thread? Lots of crazy stuff going on in thar.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Jan 18, 2012 4:20 PM EST up reply actions

NHL OR GRAND PRIX

European Hockey Jerseys ! They Look Like Grand Prix Racers !

There is just too much going on there on those jerseys

by FLYERROB on Jan 18, 2012 7:07 PM EST up reply actions

Frolunda owns and I will not hear otherwise

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 18, 2012 5:55 PM EST up reply actions

Jokerit easily has the worst logo. Bonus points for a picture of Timmy Tank.

by dudebro on Jan 18, 2012 6:30 PM EST up reply actions

Jokerit is finland, though.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 18, 2012 6:47 PM EST up reply actions

Still a European Hockey Jersey, though.

by dudebro on Jan 18, 2012 7:18 PM EST up reply actions

Also, owns. Look at that guy. He’s come to play and he’s making a mockery of you. Look at him. He’s winking. HE’S WINKING AT YOU! And what are you gonna do about it?

nothing, because it’s Tim motherfucking Thomas

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 19, 2012 10:01 AM EST up reply actions

So true.

Embarrassing for the other team is what it is. And Timmy just owns it too. Other Jokerit goalies used black or white pads, but Tim just goes all out with the clownshoe gear, down to slapping the logo on his helmet too.

by dudebro on Jan 19, 2012 10:39 AM EST up reply actions

Hell yeah he did.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 19, 2012 11:08 AM EST up reply actions

I love the logo because it’s so corny and old school. Also those are badass pads.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Jan 18, 2012 8:30 PM EST up reply actions

Huh.

I didnt know that Frolunda Germany had Native American Indians there.

You learn something new everyday

by FLYERROB on Jan 18, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions

Frolunda Sweden ~ Cherokee Indians ~ Yea I see it

by FLYERROB on Jan 18, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions

They are the Frolunda Indians…don’t know what to tell you

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 19, 2012 10:00 AM EST up reply actions

My Eyes…The Goggles..They do nothing.

by Michael Taylor on Jan 18, 2012 8:14 PM EST up reply actions

I concur, Cornelius.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Jan 18, 2012 8:29 PM EST up reply actions

Chara's got some serious

Jofa helmet swag going on there.

by dudebro on Jan 18, 2012 3:29 PM EST up reply actions

It’s like the 90s all over again. I likes it.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Jan 18, 2012 3:54 PM EST up reply actions

he should just draft Bergeron anyway

by blheureux1991 on Jan 18, 2012 12:47 PM EST reply actions

With the 10th pick in the NHL 2012 All-Star Game Draft, Team Chara selects

* lights darken *
* lightning flashes *

Patrice Bergeron

OMIGAWD OMIGAWD
Patrice stands up
BERGERON IS HERE
in his perfectly tailored suit,
HE’S HERE
waves and smiles awkwardly,
WE’VE GOT A SLOBBERKNOCKER NOW
and sits back down.

Announcer openly weeps on live television at what could have been. It’s the most exciting thing to ever happen in Ottawa.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 18, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I searched 'slobberknocker' at dictionary.com

I the first real thing I got was an add for beef jerky through shopzilla. JR’s Slobber Knocker Hot Beef Jerky. And that link took me to WWEShop. I think I should have just asked, what is a slobber knocker?

by Pig Phister on Jan 18, 2012 1:03 PM EST up reply actions

hell if I know, it’s a term wrestling announcers use to mean a big fight or something like that

I’ve learned all I need to know about surprise entrances from other people mimicking them

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 18, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

got it. makes sense to me now. its going to be hard to work that phrase into everyday life, but I’m gonna try

by Pig Phister on Jan 18, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions

His entrance music

would totally be something like Canon in D major.

by dudebro on Jan 18, 2012 6:34 PM EST up reply actions

There have been a lot of jokes going around that Kessel will still be last pick this year now that a Bruin and Senator are captains.

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Jan 18, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions

this would be the best time to pick Bergeron.

by Pig Phister on Jan 18, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions

I think we can safely say that neither of them want to pick him. I would LOVE for him to be picked last again.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Jan 18, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions

god I hope those two have a sense of humor and make this happen

by TomServo42 on Jan 18, 2012 1:13 PM EST up reply actions

We know Kessel doesn’t, which would definitely be the best part.

Kick his ass, Seabass!

by phonymahoney on Jan 18, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions

DGB might win, as per usual:

@DownGoesBrown
I hope Zdeno Chara drafts Kessel by saying “I guess I might as well, since I already own him”.

by TomServo42 on Jan 18, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Fantastic.

The other question… who wants to bed Alfie takes Thomas first, or very early anyways?

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Jan 18, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions

And if not Kessel, is Price the last man picked? Or is there a rule about goalies being selected by a certain round?

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Jan 18, 2012 1:37 PM EST up reply actions

Will be curious to see who the alternates are. Think those are chosen by the league but not certain.

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Jan 18, 2012 1:17 PM EST reply actions

James Duthie twitter:

“Milan Lucic (laughing) on Chara as All-Star captain —’I’m pretty sure there won’t be any Canucks on Z’s team.’”

by BobbyOrrsBastard on Jan 18, 2012 1:24 PM EST reply actions

Why not .. I would pick em if they are good and then make them do all the dirty work and then tell them .. “Hey .. Look at that ! Your Still my Biatch ! HAH!”

by FLYERROB on Jan 18, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions