This was all about balancing out the number of Dmen on the Metro team. If you are only leaving room for 6 forwards per division, its hard for even Aho to make the cut. The All Star game is all about goals, and Hanifin has 7 of those, which is pretty good for half a season.
Deserve has nothing to do with it. Goals scored has everything to do with it.
What is Pesce going to do 3v3 in the All-Star game? WE know Slavin has some slick skills offensively that he only breaks out once in a great while, but the only thing that matters when selecting D Men for a 3v3 All star tournament is 'how many goals do they have or can generate? Your solid 2 way Dman or defensive stopper need not apply, this is a 3v3 goal scoring show.
Remind me why this thing gets played again?
Remind me why this thing gets played again?
Eric Staal was All Star MVP. Eric Staal also has a Stanley Cup, Olympic Gold and a Gold for Worlds.
HRR (Hockey Related Revenue). Its all about the money, for the players participating, the NHLPA, the host city, and the NHL.
Remind me why this thing gets played again?
So that the greatest hockey players in the world can all come together and play some other sport none of us can recognize.
Deserve has nothing to do with it. Goals scored has everything to do with it.
What is Pesce going to do 3v3 in the All-Star game? WE know Slavin has some slick skills offensively that he only breaks out once in a great while, but the only thing that matters when selecting D Men for a 3v3 All star tournament is 'how many goals do they have or can generate? Your solid 2 way Dman or defensive stopper need not apply, this is a 3v3 goal scoring show.
This is not the All Star games or old...heck its not even really an All Star game. Its just an offensive and goaltending skills showcase. Noah fits what they are looking for.