Confirmed with Link: Lundqvist, Gaborik and Girardi are going to the All Star Game!

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Grats boys!

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=611247

[bobbop]

The Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers had three players selected -- goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, defenseman Dan Girardi and forward Marian Gaborik.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=611247

[BrooklynRangersFan]

So, I guess Hags doesn't make the rookie challenge or whatever it's called? That's too bad.

[McDonagh]

Nice to see 3 guys go. I think I would have preferred they rest, but whatever it's not like the events are physically demanding.

[bobbop]

The article doesn't address rookie challenge. Perhaps later today.

[NYRFAN218]

Originally Posted by BrooklynRangersFan

So, I guess Hags doesn't make the rookie challenge or whatever it's called? That's too bad.

He didn't. Here's the full rosters listed for both the game and the rookies participating in the skills competition.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=76666

[NYR Boyler87]

As happy as I am for our guys to go, I would have rather had them rest for the few days off.

[The Beezer]

I have to admit, as a guy who wasn't the biggest Girardi fan in the world, I'm extremely happy for him. He has been tremendous all season and it's nice that he's getting some recognition for it. He deserves to be there.

[silverfish]

Really wanted to see Hagelin in the fastest skater competition, but real proud of the boys especially Girardi.

I bet Gaborik ends up on a different team than Hank and snipes him

[Brian Boyle]

Hagelin should have made it with this rookie class easily. Justin Faulk? Lol.

[Clowes Line]

Congrats big time, especially to Girardi

[CaliDubiZib]

Do we know if RNH is out for the ASG? Maybe hags could take an ir spot

[SnowblindNYR]

Girardi has been better than him but I would have preferred MDZ for the All-Star game and skills competition, his game is more suitable for that.

[NYR Boyler87]

Originally Posted by Bipolar

Do we know if RNH is out for the ASG? Maybe hags could take an ir spot

I would doubt it, at least for RNH, as he is the Oilers only rep.

[MSG the place to be*]

Congrats to Hank and DG!

[Rangerfans]

Originally Posted by silverfish

Really wanted to see Hagelin in the fastest skater competition, but real proud of the boys especially Girardi.

I bet Gaborik ends up on a different team than Hank and snipes him

I have Gaborik does "The Anisimov" and snipes him

[GloveSave35]

Atta boy, Girardi!

[Zuccarello Awesome*]

So happy for all three, but especially Girardi, who's contributions are often overlooked and under appreciated by the mainstream.

[NYRFAN218]

Originally Posted by Zenith

Hagelin should have made it with this rookie class easily. Justin Faulk? Lol.

Carolina needed a rep since their team sucks and no one else is going.

[kennglin13]

And not to mention, as a Ranger fan living in New Jersey, it is a pretty sweet feeling seeing ZERO Devils on the All Star roster

[ColonialsHockey10]

Originally Posted by Zenith

Hagelin should have made it with this rookie class easily. Justin Faulk? Lol.

Justin Faulk is going to be a damn good defenseman.

And unfortunately I couldn't see Hagelin make it over any of these guys.

[Riche16]

Originally Posted by NYR Boyler87

As happy as I am for our guys to go, I would have rather had them rest for the few days off.

This x1000

Although it is good that Girardi gets some recognition. But Hank and Gabby... they should "sprain" an ankle or "tweak" something the last game prior to the break.

Didn't Crosby do that one year?

[Stugots]

So Courtier makes it with 7g 6a +9 in 37 games and Hags doesn't make it with 7g 5a +10 in 22 games? Oh right, Courtier is the name brand.

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Originally Posted by Stugots

So Courtier makes it with 7g 6a +9 in 37 games and Hags doesn't make it with 7g 5a +10 in 22 games? Oh right, Courtier is the name brand.

Look at 24/7 and all the attention he got on that show. I dont think Hagelin even got his name mentioned once. He's a good ol' CHL boy while Hagelin is from some odd euroland and went to college instead.

[Stasis]

They should just decide who would go to an all-star game each year, and then not actually have one... because really, the only cool part about it is seeing who on your team gets the nod.