Letang named to All Stars

A little surpriseing but Letang will play in the All Stars game for Dustin Byfuglien. Still a crime no Neal

4 months ago RollingRock33 7 comments 0 recs |

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Definitely a shame that Neal isn’t there, but excited that Tanger got the nod!

by LastSonOfKrypton on Jan 23, 2012 2:32 PM EST reply actions

Nick Johnson an all-star and not James Neal

Only thing that I can think about here is that they needed another rookie to fill in for the Ryan Nugent Hopkins injury

by ibleedblackandgold1 on Jan 23, 2012 2:56 PM EST reply actions

I think that Nick Johnson is in fact a rookie replacement.

by light_the_lamp on Jan 23, 2012 4:37 PM EST up reply actions

That’s correct. But it’s also a totally warranted replacement choice, I think. His stats with the Wild aren’t outstanding or anything but he is making solid plays, and his ice time has trended upward through the season, to the 15-18 minute mark per game. I get the impression that he’s playing a lot more like a veteran than a rookie.

Which is really too bad, because it means he won’t go back on waivers any time soon, so Shero won’t be able to get him back.

Jagr? I don't even know 'er.

by PopRocks on Jan 23, 2012 5:16 PM EST up reply actions

Eh, I’m not to worked up about the Neal thing. You, I, and every Caps fan know Neal is having a better year than OV. But I support the NHL trying to market themselves and grow the game, so ill deal with having the flashier guy there. We will show em in the playoffs when it counts.

by jedmiller71 on Jan 23, 2012 5:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions