Author Topic: Karlsson selected to play in the All-Star Game (Read 1319 times)

Cards · « **on:** January 11, 2011, 11:48:51 AM »

http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=66980&cmpid=nhl-rxl-twt&navid=DL|OTT|home#defense

Joining him on D are Letang, Keith, Boyle, Burns, Byfuglien, Chara, Green, Lidstrom, Weber, Staal and Enstrom.
Wonder where he will get picked.

Jasonf6 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2011, 12:03:46 PM »

Quote from: Cards on January 11, 2011, 11:48:51 AM

http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=66980&cmpid=nhl-rxl-twt&navid=DL|OTT|home#defense

Joining him on D are Letang, Keith, Boyle, Burns, Byfuglien, Chara, Green, Lidstrom, Weber, Staal and Enstrom.
Wonder where he will get picked.

As much as I like him for his skill and being a Senators player I would definitely pick Keith and Byfuglien over him.

FV · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2011, 12:07:34 PM »

I think they need a player from each team.

Jasonf6 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2011, 12:09:00 PM »

Sasquatch · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2011, 12:26:14 PM »

The only panther is a rookie, how does that count?....
Though I only looked fast.

Billy_Muckwalt · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2011, 12:47:41 PM »

This is a perfect forum for him. No hitting, no defence, all offence.

Special J · « **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2011, 01:02:41 PM »

Kind of like winning a beauty pagent for ugly people.

Sasquatch · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2011, 01:27:09 PM »

Its great for him, despite his -11 he does have good numbers... Only 1 point behind Alfie but playing 2 less games.
8 G - 17 A - for 25 points in 40 games
#15 overall for defensemen.

Rickman · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2011, 02:11:27 PM »

Obvioulsy they should pair him up with Chara!

gosensgo101 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 11, 2011, 02:20:55 PM »

I might actually watch now and see what Karlsson can do when no one's allowed to touch him.

Metalhawk · « **Reply #10 on:** January 11, 2011, 02:43:47 PM »

To be fair, he's been handling the physical play quite well this year. He often gets pummeled in the corners and he still goes back to retrieve the puck the next time.

Cards · « **Reply #11 on:** January 11, 2011, 03:02:02 PM »

Btw: TSN held a mock draft (Karlsson went in the 18th round) but Kessel went last overall lol

Special J · « **Reply #12 on:** January 11, 2011, 03:05:06 PM »

I think they just did that to troll 'Leaf Nation'.

gosensgo101 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 11, 2011, 03:07:51 PM »

Quote from: Metalhawk on January 11, 2011, 02:43:47 PM

To be fair, he's been handling the physical play quite well this year. He often gets pummeled in the corners and he still goes back to retrieve the puck the next time.

I completely agree. He's looked read solid defensively the past few weeks. He seems to have a way of stripping a puck carrier without necessarily having to drive them into the boards.

But just imagine him rushing up ice, allowed to just walk around everybody.

Billy_Muckwalt · « **Reply #14 on:** January 11, 2011, 03:14:15 PM »

Quote from: gosensgo101 on January 11, 2011, 03:07:51 PM

I completely agree. He's looked read solid defensively the past few weeks. He seems to have a way of stripping a puck carrier without necessarily having to drive them into the boards.

But just imagine him rushing up ice, allowed to just walk around everybody.

I would have to say the benching has helped him out. He still has a lot more to prove though before I consider him a "Real solid" d man. -11 doesn't cut it here. I see a very talented quick d man thats learning to play d in the nhl. He can take a shot, but what really saves him is his vision. He seems to be able to pick up on the headhunters and hide very well.

gosensgo101 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 11, 2011, 03:30:52 PM »

Quote from: Billy_Muckwalt on January 11, 2011, 03:14:15 PM

I would have to say the benching has helped him out. He still has a lot more to prove though before I consider him a "Real solid" d man. -11 doesn't cut it here. I see a very talented quick d man thats learning to play d in the nhl. He can take a shot, but what really saves him is his vision. He seems to be able to pick up on the headhunters and hide very well.

Here, on this team, -11 isn't so bad. He's in the top half of our defensemen for +/-

Billy_Muckwalt · « **Reply #16 on:** January 11, 2011, 03:36:44 PM »

Quote from: gosensgo101 on January 11, 2011, 03:30:52 PM

Here, on this team, -11 isn't so bad. He's in the top half of our defensemen for +/-

If you wanna compare him against a bunch of underperforming players, go for it.

gosensgo101 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 11, 2011, 03:40:00 PM »

Quote from: Billy_Muckwalt on January 11, 2011, 03:36:44 PM

If you wanna compare him against a bunch of underperforming players, go for it.

You used the word 'here', so I think I'm allowed to compare him to the other players who are 'here'.

Jasonf6 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 11, 2011, 03:41:52 PM »

Quote from: gosensgo101 on January 11, 2011, 03:40:00 PM

You used the word 'here', so I think I'm allowed to compare him to the other players who are 'here'.

Rickman · « **Reply #19 on:** January 12, 2011, 10:37:35 AM »

Can't wait until next years ALL*STAR GAME in Ottawa......... finally!!!!!!