Tonight is the NHL All Star Skill Competition. That said, I know some people don't like these All Star events but I love them whether it be the home run derby or the NBA All Star Saturday Night. So I thought I would give you my picks for each event:
Fastest Skater: I like Zach Parise to win this because not only is he a great skater, but he is the smallest of the bunch competing.
Breakaway Challenge: I am glad they started this event last year. It shows fans the amazing things these guys can do with the puck. I know Alex Ovechkin is the favorite after winning it last year, but I am going to go with Patrick Kane who is well on his way to being a household name.
Youngstars Game: I'll go with the Sophomores - no reason really but when the NBA does this game (NHL used to just have rookies play each others' conference up until this year) the Sophs always win. I'm actually hoping for a tie. If it is tied at the end of regulation they go to a 2-2 sudden death 1 minute period. If it is still tied after that, it goes to 1-1 until a goal is scored. How cool would it be to see Blake Wheeler one on one vs Mason Raymond? I really hope it comes down to that tonight.
Accuracy Shooting: Tomas Kaberle is back to defend his title, but my pick is Ilya Kovalchuk. I will of course be rooting for Marc Savard but I already plan on picking one Bruin to win an event so didn't want to pick another.
Hardest Shot: Here's my Bruins pick - Zdeno Chara looks like a threepeat in this event. He will have tough competition with Sheldon Souray and Shea Weber likely coming in second and third place right behind him. Chara also came up with idea of each competitor putting up $1,000 which each player's team matched, which in turn was matched by the NHL, adding another $6,000 bringing the total to $18,000 which will go to the winner's charity of their choice. Nice gesture by Chara and good to see the other players follow suit.
Elimination Shootout: Anyone could win this thing (except for the goalies who have to face an onslaught of the NHL's best). I am going to pick Jonathan Toews - just a hunch really, but this event should be fun and exciting and a great way to cap off a great night.
Hope everyone enjoys the festivities and for tomorrow's game I am picking the East to win 10-8 and Evgeni Malkin as the MVP.
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