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PainTrain
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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 Posted - 01/27/2008 : 07:58:46
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Poll Question:
Was the new Breakaway Challenge a success in the 2008 NHL Super Skills Competition?
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Alex
PickupHockey All-Star
Canada
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Posted - 01/27/2008 : 11:22:41
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It was a complete bust, players did not take chances, did not live up to the hype, did not seem to know why they were there, and let down the fans. St. Louis, that means you man!
And also, goalies should not be allowed outside the blue paint, it was ridiculous. No room to pull a move.
Habs get number 25 this year |
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Guest4590
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Posted - 01/27/2008 : 17:15:42
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| I agree with Alex. Like Kovalchuk went on his knees and then shot it like it was his firts puck he shot. St.louis did a dumb move and I think that they shouldn't give them a high score if they don't score. |
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Leafsfan_94
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 01/27/2008 : 17:34:31
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only a couple people made it entertaining.
like some people just deked i wanted to see people like do those lecrosse moves, atleast st.louis tried but gave little effort getzlaf almost got it, and i liked ovechkin when he tossed it in the air spun and almost knocked it in
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Alex
PickupHockey All-Star
Canada
2816 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2008 : 20:01:04
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Personally, I wanted innovation over anything. I would be happy with a bunch of Datsyuk-like moves, or Forsberg's. Or Gaborik, I liked the blinding the goalie idea...
Getzlaf was also good, and I REALLY wanted to see St. Louis's, what a let down. BOO 
I really did not want to see it entirely lacrosse style, though that would still have beaten the turnout that we got.
Habs get number 25 this year |
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SuperSakic
Rookie
Canada
192 Posts |
Posted - 01/28/2008 : 07:33:38
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I think they should have removed the goalies altogether!
This would have opened up so many possibilities for the players. But I guess the event is still in it's infancy and will evolve over time (if they decide to keep it)...That poke-check by the goalie (was it Legacy?) on St.Louis was totally uncalled for. Let the guy finish his move. What a douche-bag!
Also, they should have had more players doing the "slam dunk". To give the fans a little more variety of skills. |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
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Posted - 01/28/2008 : 07:45:11
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My guess is there were few players who actually wanted to participate in this "skill" competition. You could see how uncomfortable Datsyuk was. Most hockey players don't like to show off. Sadly with each new year that passes the younger set's mentality changes and soon we'll have NBA attitudes all over the place I'm sure. 
"Curiosity killed the cat but for awhile, I was the suspect."
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Edited by - willus3 on 01/28/2008 07:46:43 |
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Guest9591
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Posted - 01/28/2008 : 13:05:04
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NABOKOV SHOULD NOT HAVE POKE CHECKED ST LOUIS
he was the only one who had actually practiced something for the shootout challenge, and nabokov ruined it, they should consider either getting rid of the goalie, or having them remain in the crease |
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LeafsFanForLife
Top Prospect
Canada
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Posted - 01/28/2008 : 13:05:43
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(that was my reply above, for some reason it didn't log me in)
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Don't talk about hockey if you don't know hockey.
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The Breakaway Challenge 
