I hate it because we’re not going to get any Sharks hockey for a week. I would like our boys to be recognized, but other than that I’m pretty indifferent.

Other than the guys getting the recognition it really doesn’t mean much to me either. The actual game is a joke along with the voting.

If there are moments worth catching, I’ll be sure to check youtube

Jumbo was almost a given, on name alone. Boyler has been snubbed in the past, so congrats on numero uno.

The rest of the guys can rest up and prepare for the final playoff push.

is DEAD.

But I don’t anymore.

Back in college, my friends and I would have killer ASG parties. We were the quiet ones in the dorm, but we would rock out that day/night. There is one photo from I think 1998 where my friends are posing and smiling and I’m flat out on the floor. All you can see are my legs peeking out behind them and the edge of my blue Toronto Maple Leafs #72 Mathieu Schneider jersey.* I’m not a drinker, so I have no idea what was wrong with me. And I have no recollection of that moment at all. But that remains my favorite party photo of me from college. (well, there is another one but I’m not going there. And hmm… I was wearing the jersey in that one too. Actually, no, I think I had it wrapped around my head.)

*That jersey was something of legend on campus. Out of habit (superstition?), I wore it to every final and midterm, and by the end of 4 years, my classmates would come up and rub it for good luck.

God I miss college. I guess that is why I still work at one.

I’m pretty meh about All-Star Games in general. Congrats to Boyle and Thornton, though.

As good as the team is doing, you would think the whole West All-Star team should consist of ALL Sharks players!

But I agree w/ everyone that as much as being named an All-Star is an honor, you don’t need to play an extra game and risk getting hurt or not getting any rest for the rest for a playoff run!

Congrats to Thornton and Boyle anyways!

I’m happy for Boyle he deserves it and hasn’t gotten much recognition nationwide. Most everyone knows about the greatness of Jumbo Joe, but I am most upset about Marleau not making the All-Star team. In my opinion has been the best overall player on the team this year so far, especially after last years disaster.

for Plank to tell us that his ‘comment radar’ needs calibrating. But, hey, only 8 of 10 post specifically panned the ASG

I find the skills competitions to be more interesting than the game itself. Hell, they could just let Ovechkin show off for an hour and I’d probably watch that.

Oh and keep your hands away from Jarkko Ruutu’s mouth.

How does Patty not go over Hejduk, Modano, Brown or Upchuck? I can see leaveing Gooch off because he needs to show he can preform at the same high level all year. But there is no excuse for not having Patty on the team.

Boyle and Webber should both be starting.

Seto named as a sophomore on the Young Stars team