- Thrashers sniper Ilya Kovalchuk was held scoreless in the NHL All-Star Game.
- Tampa’s Martin St. Louis had two goals in the ASG, while he and fellow Bolt Vincent Lecavalier admitted to some pre-game jitters. Damian Cristodero makes the case for Vinnie staying put for the time being.
- Florida defender Jay Bouwmeester figured prominently in last night’s game, scoring the goal that sent the game into Overtime.
- Though he was great on the ice, Alex Ovechkin’s off-ice activities have created a little more buzz.
- The Flyers Jeff Carter enjoyed his first All-Star experience.
- Larry Brooks writes about Henrik Lundqvist’s tough night in the All-Star net.
- Montreal’s Alex Kovalev played his part to the hilt, emerging as the home town hero for the Canadiens faithful. Bruce Garrioch writes that Montreal did a wonderful job blending the old stars with the new. Mike Komisarek had the game’s only penalty.
- Senators coach Craig Hartsburg knows there is a limit to what coaching can do. Ottawa has a shot at the 2012 ASG.
- Tim Thomas’ stellar play in the 3rd period may have won over some hostile Montreal fans. Marc Savard also made the most of his ASG experience.
- Bucky Gleason was very impressed with the show Montreal put on.
- The Stars Blog at the Dallas News offers thoughts on the ASG.
- Dan Boyle has the chance to be part of a very unique photo op. Despite good efforts from Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau, the West could not prevail.
- The Anaheim Ducks find themselves at a crossroads midway through the season.
- Chris Kuc of the LA Times notes that the Kings and Ducks ASG reps had mixed success.
- Detroit GM Ken Holland plans to appeal the one game suspensions of Lidstrom and Datsyuk.
- Rick Nash’s ASG box score.
- The Predators have recalled Ryan Jones and Alexander Sulzer.
- Hawks President John McDonough is hoping to convince the NHL that Chicago is ready to host the ASG. All 3 Blackhawks players found their way to the scoresheet.
- Keith Tkachuk, who scored the West’s first goal, comments on the age gap in the NHL.
- Former Oiler great Mark Messier may be looking for work.
- Are the Flames interested in Martin Gerber?
- Canucks prospect Cory Schneider was nearly perfect in the AHL Skills Competition.
- A recap of Nik Backstrom’s All-Star performance.
- Colorado had plenty of representation at the ASG.
