2011 NHL All-Star Roster

[brynec]

2011 NHL All-Star Roster

Forwards: Corey Perry (Anaheim), Jarome Iginla (Calgary), Eric Staal (Carolina), Patrick Kane (Chicago), Patrick Sharp (Chicago), Jonathan Toews (Chicago), Matt Duchene (Colorado), Rick Nash (Columbus), Loui Eriksson (Dallas), Brad Richards (Dallas), Alex Hemsky (Edmonton) Anze Kopitar (Los Angeles), Patrik Elias (New Jersey), Claude Giroux (Philadelphia), Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh), Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh), David Backes (St. Louis), Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay), Martin St. Louis (Tampa Bay), Phil Kessel (Toronto), Ryan Kesler (Vancouver), Henrik Sedin (Vancouver), Daniel Sedin (Vancouver), Alex Ovechkin (Washington).

Defenseman: Dustin Byfuglien (Atlanta), Tobias Enstrom (Atlanta), Zdeno Chara (Boston), Duncan Keith (Chicago), Niklas Lidstrom (Detroit), Brent Burns (Minnesota), Sea Weber (Nashville), Marc Staal (New York Rangers), Erik Karlsson (Ottawa), Kris Letang (Pittsburgh), Dan Boyle (San Jose), Mike Green (Washington).

Goaltenders: Jonas Hiller (Anaheim), Tim Thomas (Boston), Cam Ward (Carolina), Carey Price (Montreal), Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), Marc-Andre Fleury (Pittsburgh).

[cardsfan04]

Shocked Halak didn't make it, especially after being the leading vote-getter in the West, for goalies.

Would have liked Steen to have made it, but I'm not shocked that he didn't. I think I have more confidence in him than anybody active on the Blues atm.

[ohio BLUES]

Shocked Halak didn't make it, especially after being the leading vote-getter in the West, for goalies.

Would have liked Steen to have made it, but I'm not shocked that he didn't. I think I have more confidence in him than anybody active on the Blues atm.

[Winning Unlimited]

got 'd.

Seriously, he led the west in votes, but Hiller gets in?

[Portland Blues]

Probably a good thing Halak didn't make it - that way we don't have to watch him sustain a season-ending injury during some skills competition...

[STLADOGG]

Probably a good thing Halak didn't make it - that way we don't have to watch him sustain a season-ending injury during some skills competition...

Would have been a good story if Halak and Price were both either playing against or on the same team....also I like the jerseys....and congrats Backes, he deserved it.

[WaukeeBlues]

Probably a good thing Halak didn't make it - that way we don't have to watch him sustain a season-ending injury during some skills competition...

Would have been a good story if Halak and Price were both either playing against or on the same team....also I like the jerseys....and congrats Backes, he deserved it.

I don't mind the way they do it, guys being selected on a not-totally-based-on-fans-system.

Yea Backes! Get some!

[kodos]

I'm glad Halak didn't get in. I don't think it's really a good thing for goalies to go get bombarded and tired out in a stupid exhibition game.

David Backes however might like getting a little time in the spotlight. Let him feel what being a star is like and maybe it will push him. Who knows.

It's pretty sad though that David Backes is the best guy we can send over.

[theohall]

Goaltenders: Jonas Hiller (Anaheim), Tim Thomas (Boston), Cam Ward (Carolina), Carey Price (Montreal), Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), Marc-Andre Fleury (Pittsburgh).

Time to raise a serious Bullshit! flag on the goalie list.

Western Conference reps: Hiller
Eastern Conference reps: the other FIVE goaltenders.

No bias at all in those "selections."

And, yes, the leading vote getter for a conference at a position should have been selected. Why aren't they giving the fans what they voted for - at a minimum?

[Leedog]

Not that Halak deserves it, but just what is the purpose of the vote, anyway?

[dmiles2186]

Not that Halak deserves it, but just what is the purpose of the vote, anyway?

The top 6 vote getters are in. Everyone else is 'drafted' in. Of the top 6 vote getters, 4 were Penguins and 2 were Blackhawks. Wahoo.

[STLADOGG]

I hope Backes isn't last lol but I think Hiller will be last.

[philco_3]

Ok first question is how in the hell are the teams going to be set up? Can't really do East vs West here.

[dmiles2186]

Ok first question is how in the hell are the teams going to be set up? Can't really do East vs West here.

Two captains will be picked by the entire group. Those two Captains choose the teams, schoolyard style. Seeing that the All Star game is in Raleigh, my guess is that Eric Staal is one captain. Crosby probably will be the other, but you never know...

[Nyghtewynd]

Melrose just predicted Backes to be the last pick.

[WaukeeBlues]

Melrose just predicted Backes to be the last pick.

You know what they call the last guy picked at the All-Star game?

[purple_haze]

Melrose just predicted Backes to be the last pick.

(Frank) melrose i hate that guy ...and backes is gonna be a gooseegg

[cardsfan04]

Melrose just predicted Backes to be the last pick.

You know what they call the last guy picked at the All-Star game?

An All-Star.

Crosby and Ovechkin are the two obvious captains to me. I really hope they split up certain teammates. I want to see Crosby on a breakaway vs Fleury, the Sedin brothers on opposite lines, and Kane/Toews battling would be kinda cool (although them getting into a fight and hurting each other would be 100x awesomer. yet even less realistic).

[kodos]

Backes deserves to be the last guy picked. Look at everyone else on that roster. He stands out like a sore thumb.

I mean, he's a good player and I'm sure any team would be happy to have him on the roster, but an All-Star sniper he is not.

It's just really sad that he's the best player the Blues can send to the game. The craziest thing is that he's been completely invisible most of the season, and is getting in based on his play of the last few weeks.

Who would they have picked if the All-Star selections were a month ago?

[STLADOGG]

I would pick a goalie last, they only play a period and even Roy at his prime couldn't stop Crosby Stamkos and Ovi coming at em.