TSN.CA Staff
1/16/2010 2:36:48 AM
On Friday, the KHL announced the starting units for their All-Star game.
Since there will be no NHL All-Star game this year because of the Olympics, the NHL on TSN panel deliberated over who they would select to take the ice on the first line, if there were an All-Star game in 2010.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Position Player Team
G Miikka Kiprusoff Calgary Flames
LD Duncan Keith Chicago Blackhawks
RD Dan Boyle San Jose Sharks
LW Patrick Marleau San Jose Sharks
C Henrik Sedin Vancouver Canucks
RW Patrick Kane Chicago Blackhawks
7th Stephane Robidas Dallas Stars
Matthew Barnaby – Kiprusoff is a great goaltender, his numbers are great, but to me I look at Phoenix and where they were at the start of the year, really in disarray. Ilya Bryzgalov has carried this team on his back all year long. They sit fifth in the Western Conference and he absolutely should be the starting goaltender for the Western Conference.
Darren Dreger – It’s not a popularity contest. Miikka Kiprusoff, as you point out, his numbers are better, his save percentage is better. If he had any help from the Calgary Flames’ special teams he would have more wins.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Position Player Team
G Ryan Miller Buffalo Sabres
LD Chris Pronger Philadelphia Flyers
RD Tyler Myers Buffalo Sabres
LW Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals
C Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins
RW Marian Gaborik New York Rangers
7th Tomas Plekanec Montreal Canadiens
Darren Pang – Mike Green gets left out there. Tyler Myers was chosen ahead because of the Buffalo-native Matthew Barnaby. I actually lean towards Mike Green right there. His numbers are phenomenal, he’s really trying hard to improve on the defensive side of it, but lets face it, this is not a defensive style of team anyway. His assets are his twig and his hands, his playmaking ability.
Matthew Barnaby – 26 points for Tyler Myers. He is a plus-9. He plays against the other teams’ top pairs with Henrik Tallinder. He has been terrific.
January 20th, 2010
