Scott Hartnell = NHL All-Star
by Travis Hughes on Jan 24, 2012 11:20 AM EST
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Scott Hartnell is an NHL All-Star. No, this isn't us saying he's an All-Star despite not being named an All-Star. According to Bob McKenzie, Hartnell actually is an NHL All-Star. He's going to Ottawa this weekend. (NHL confirmed it, too.)
He deserves it. The only other players I can think of who could have potentially deserved the nod over him (who haven't been named to the team yet) are James Neal from the Penguins and Patrik Elias from the Devils, and that's all very debatable. Hartnell's having the best season of his NHL career, and he's absolutely deserving of the honor.
As are the four other Flyers All-Stars. Five total participants from the orange and black makes us better than every other team in the NHL -- because as good as the Senators are, they don't have five legitimate All-Stars. I thought we traded away all our star power?
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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by Eric T. on Jan 24, 2012 11:23 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
HAHAHA
I never read those until someone else takes note. Fail on my part.
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Perhaps I am seeing things through my orange sunglasses but what did Hartnell ever do to piss off so many people and get his reputation? Is it just his style of play?
"Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?"
by PraiseMartyMoose on Jan 24, 2012 11:24 AM EST reply actions
I would assume that it is his style of play. He is not afraid to mix it up on the ice and agitate the other players.
Some guy at PSU Hershey Med Center just discovered a virus that eats cancer. Where were the CNN trucks for that? THON will probably break $10 mil this year. Put that on "Outside the Lines".
He plays with an edge and other teams fans hate players with an edge (why half of the Bruins players are hated)
by Anders Jensen on Jan 24, 2012 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
I can’t put my finger on the reason and it’s biting at me.
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by MJDII on Jan 24, 2012 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Simple. He’s hated because he plays physical hockey in a Flyers jersey, and that automatically makes him dirty in the minds of any one who still believes they are the Broad Street Bullies.
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by Pelti on Jan 24, 2012 4:03 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Has their ever been a goaltender interference call at an all star game?
by Kevin Kelleher on Jan 24, 2012 11:25 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
If I was new to the English language and reading the Twitter traffic about Hartnell making the ASG, I would likely interpret the term “douche” to be synonymous with giving one high praise for an accomplishment.
"That was a lot of fun. We don't go to jail, we beat up their chicken forwards, we score ten goals, and we win. And now the Moose drinks beer." -Andre "Moose" Dupont
Pens fans seem especially pissed that Hartnell is going and not James Neal.
"That was a lot of fun. We don't go to jail, we beat up their chicken forwards, we score ten goals, and we win. And now the Moose drinks beer." -Andre "Moose" Dupont
And our good friends at Japers had the following to say:
It’s not that I don’t think he deserved to go, but “replacing” Jonathan Toews with Scott Hartnell is like replacing a Porsche with a Datsun.
This is great entertainment for me this morning!
"That was a lot of fun. We don't go to jail, we beat up their chicken forwards, we score ten goals, and we win. And now the Moose drinks beer." -Andre "Moose" Dupont
Does a Datsun still get you from point A to point B? Sure, maybe it stalls once in a while but at least it’s running and not constantly at the shop.
"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn
Haha, exactly. Porsche = high maintenance. Datsun (or as the youngsters today call e’m; Nissan) = reliable.
"That was a lot of fun. We don't go to jail, we beat up their chicken forwards, we score ten goals, and we win. And now the Moose drinks beer." -Andre "Moose" Dupont
I would have said “Toyota pickup” rather than Datsun – my Datsun ran but not particularly well at any point. My Toyotas on the other hand were simple machines that did their job and never, ever broke at all.
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by MaximumTalbot on Jan 24, 2012 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
Did you ever see that episode of Top Gear where they did everything possible to destroy a Toyota pickup, including driving it into the ocean, but no what, it always started right back up.
"That was a lot of fun. We don't go to jail, we beat up their chicken forwards, we score ten goals, and we win. And now the Moose drinks beer." -Andre "Moose" Dupont
Yeah – hilarious. They finally killed it by placing it on the roof of a building that was then imploded, right? And it still lives in their studio, mangled and broken.
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by MaximumTalbot on Jan 24, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
No it lived even after that! I used those episodes to convince my dad to buy one when his Chevy died.
by sil80zgn on Jan 24, 2012 2:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
As pick ups go F150 guy here.
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Meh. I love the 351C as an engine, but never liked any of the V6 options available, and the newer body styles aren’t appealing either. I went from an ’82 Toyota pickup, an ’81 Bronco (hence the engine), then a bunch of cars, then an ’02 Dakota that I loved.
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by MaximumTalbot on Jan 24, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know a spark plug from a hub cap, but it’s my 2nd F150 in 8 years and have never had any problems what so ever. Its more comfortable then a lot of cars I have driven. I almost did a toyota before Ford made the money to attractive, but I have no regrets.
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it’s my 2nd F150 in 8 years
Right there, I have an issue. I had each of my cars for well over 150,000 miles – and actually put over 200,000 on each of the Toyota pickup and the Bronco. I had my Dakota from 2002 to 2009, and that was a short stint for me (only worth 165,000 miles).
But hey – to each their own.
At least you don’t like Chevys.
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by MaximumTalbot on Jan 24, 2012 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
Ugh. Chevys are awful.
"I wouldn’t run if there was a fire. I wouldn’t run anywhere. I hate running." - O. Munn
I have a 2002 extended Trailblazer since it’s birth and have never had a thing wrong with it so I keep it as a vacation option vehicle. Had a lot of GM’s good and bad. My family was close with an Olds dealer in Norristown so we had the gambit.
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Yea I am lucky to say I had the opportunity to upgrade from a lesser model to a full blown out Lariat and I love it and plan to have it for quite a while. Especially since I am a contractor and well lets just say it aint great times.
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I had a classmate in high school whose (modified) Datsun 210 regularly beat Mustang Cobras and low-grade Corvettes down the drag strip
Bob.
by The Dark on Jan 24, 2012 12:22 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
By ‘modified’ you must mean “Viper with Datsun badges”, because my 210 couldn’t beat anyone or anything down the strip.
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by MaximumTalbot on Jan 24, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
I have no clue why (except maybe for teh lulz), but the guy he had bought it from had done some MAJOR engine mods. It was like an early 1980s ricer.
Bob.
by The Dark on Jan 24, 2012 2:11 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
They also make it sound Hartnell have been some crappy player this season.
by Anders Jensen on Jan 24, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
As are the four other Flyers All-Stars.
This is something I take issue with. Panaccio called Couturier and Read All-Stars too, but does making the Rookie All-Star Team really count? It’s misleading to me and I don’t like it.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 24, 2012 11:37 AM EST reply actions
It’s not the rookie team. They’re in the same game, on the same teams. There are just a certain amount of spots designated for rookies.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 24, 2012 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
I thought the rooks were only going to take part in the skills competition, not the game itself
by Pocono Flyers Fan on Jan 24, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
I echo Hintzy and Pocono. This is news to me.
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by Geoff Detweiler on Jan 24, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
This is really confusing, actually. The NHL’s done an awful job about it. It might just be the Skills Competition, but they haven’t really said one way or the other.
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by Travis Hughes on Jan 24, 2012 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
This mock draft would be indicative of the rookies not playing in the actual game.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=613239&navid=DL|NHL|home
Of Philadelphia:
I always think it's a sign of victory when they move on to the ad hominem.
Or, take this excerpt from their page. It seems as though rookies are only doing the skills competition:
Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle and Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang have been added to the 2012 NHL All-Star roster, and Minnesota Wild forward Nick Johnson will join the group of Rookies participating in the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Skills CompetitionTM in Ottawa, the National Hockey League announced today.
Of Philadelphia:
I always think it's a sign of victory when they move on to the ad hominem.
That’s the way it was last year, at least… only Skinner played in the actual game because they bumped him up into the real group from the rookie group.
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by DragonGirl0583 on Jan 24, 2012 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
Yea this confused me when the names were released in the first place. Nice to be recognized but maybe leave it at that.
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Anyone think he goes last???
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Hell no. As much as I debate the ‘skill’ required for Hartnell’s role, he definitely plays it well, and it’s a role either team would love to have. Especially in the touchy-feely All Star Game, where cross-checking is discouraged so he can simply plant himself below the circles and hang out until the puck hits him and deflects in.
Oh, and it’s official:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=613439
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by MaximumTalbot on Jan 24, 2012 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
When does Kessel go? Last again for hilarity, or does someone take pity on him early this year?
Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!
"I think there is virtue in pissing off idiots." - Fehr and Balanced
Pity!
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Early because he’s been having a good season, now that Ovi’s out.
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by Chemistry66 on Jan 24, 2012 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
Unless the captains agree to leave him for last as a joke, yeah, he’ll go early
Bob.
by The Dark on Jan 24, 2012 12:23 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Why do I laugh when I watch that? That is scary.
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I’m trying to think what he should have done differently.
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HAHAHAHAHA
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And then there's this...
WSH GM George McPhee tells media Alex Ovechkin is out of the ASG.
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I thought we traded away all our star power?
No kidding. I probably play sycophant too often, but here goes….we have it so good being fans of this team.
/s, more often than not
by flyersfaninchicago on Jan 24, 2012 12:22 PM EST reply actions
People forget it sometimes. But I understand the frustration.
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It really is amazing how a team can trade away TWO legitimate franchise offensive stars and still remain among the best in the league. Now obviously, this was not all deduced in a systematic plan by Homer, but it ended up working out.
Of G/G the Flyers are only second to Boston with 3.38 to the former’s 3.54. GA/G is lackluster but some goalie progression should help that?
We do have it good and the Flyer’s Org always makes it interesting.
Of Philadelphia:
I always think it's a sign of victory when they move on to the ad hominem.
#fallingstar
/s, more often than not
by flyersfaninchicago on Jan 24, 2012 12:23 PM EST reply actions
Will I now be able to finally get some Hartnell merch like a player shirt or jersey without needing something customized since the NHL has bestowed this awesome accolade upon him, recognizing him as a living, breathing player?
by adlib19 on Jan 24, 2012 12:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Now this schmuck has to get an ASG sweater as well
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Extremely happy for him. I think he is the most classic example of a Flyer we have, and deserves the recognition he is getting
by Peter Montefusco on Jan 24, 2012 12:42 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Dear Scott,
If you fall,
I will catch you.
I’ll be waiting.
In Ottawa.
Love, Flyers fans everywhere.
by everybodyhitswoohoo on Jan 24, 2012 12:51 PM EST reply actions
More appropriate given his nationality
If you call
I will answer
And if you fall
I’ll pick you up
And if you court
This disaster
I’ll point you home
Bob.
by The Dark on Jan 24, 2012 2:13 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I was thinking this too. If he ends up on the blue team I might have to.
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by KreiderDesigns on Jan 24, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
Very exciting for him and well deserved. All Star game is usually on Versus, right?
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Hey how’s Nashville? Loved that town, really!
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For the day I was there? Pretty good. It was nice to be at a live game. I wish I had more opportunities but tickets are so expensive for the Blackhawks.
Did you have fun?
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A lot of fun. My wife wants to go back in warmer weather so there may be another trip there. So you are from Nashville but live in Chicago? I have a short attention span if this was covered already.
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HAHA. But actually I often look back at the conversations with the females and hope I didn’t come off as such.
You obviously don't worry about that as much.
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I’m not from anywhere really. Military brat. But Southeast Tennessee is where my folks are, so I call that home.
Wish I lived in Chicago. Rockford, IL where the Blackhawks farm team, IceHogs are.
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You should just up and move to Philly.
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by MJDII on Jan 24, 2012 3:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I spent a year looking for a job there. You find me one (private school teacher), I’m there. :D
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I’ll go one better. My wife is a public elementary school principal in a Philly suburb. But really I can’t make that promise cause I know how hard it is to get teaching jobs. My wife is overwhelmed by friends and family asking to help a friend or relative out. And with economic shortfalls statewide school budgets are getting smaller and smaller.
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I’m excited that he is probably excited.
Dear World: Scott Hartnell is by all accounts a simply awesome guy.
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Dear god it’s spreading.
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How awesome of a dad’s trip was this for Scott’s dad? Goals, Hat tricks, fights, and an all star invitation in one weekend.
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Hartnell said he’d even take part in the Bridgestone Fastest Skater competition at the 2012 Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Skills Competition, a joke considering Hartnell now sells shirts for charity based on the hashtag #HartnellDown, which was started by a Flyers fan as a knock on Hartnell’s lack of skating ability. Hartnell loved the joke and created the website Hartnelldown.com, which features a large Hartnell Down-O-Meter, which keeps track of how many times he falls to the ice.
The dude is just GENUINE!
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great stuff
“It definitely was a surprise to get the phone call late (Monday) night and be selected,” Hartnell told NHL.com from Florida, where the Flyers will play the Panthers on Tuesday night. “I just had a smile on my face. It’s our father’s trip here, so he was sitting here with me. A real special night.”
“I gave (Giroux) a big hug last night,” Hartnell said. “He’s a big part of me being selected, me having a great year so far. We have a lot of chemistry, a lot of good times on and off the ice. I’m pretty fortunate (to play with him). And to see Kimmo go, 36 years old, his fourth or fifth All-Star Game, to see him get recognized for his hard work, all the shots he blocks, all his passes.”
Of Philadelphia:
I always think it's a sign of victory when they move on to the ad hominem.
"I gave (Giroux) a big hug last night,"
Awwww, Ginger love.
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Does F2lyer8 know about Hartsy and G?
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He is extending his fathers trip in order to keep the luck going. I love that!
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This is why I wanted Scott Hartnell to make the All-Star game.
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This is why I wanted Scott Hartnell to wear an A on his sweater.
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I’m really happy for Hartnell, here. When he initially didn’t make the team, I found it hard to pick somebody that he should have been able to bump off the team, so I wasn’t upset that he wasn’t initially included. He is definitely deserving of jumping up into the ranks in this second wave though, so I’m glad he gets to go since he’s having such a good year.
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