1. Milestones

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+3 TPE


a. The presumable top forward line of both conference teams this season is two teammates plus one from a division rival. For the East, Lacksamus and Svoboda of New England will have their line completed by either Shoyo Hinata of Atlanta or Ricky Koivu of Philadelphia. In the West, Edmonton's Winter and Surkhi-Ze'ev teaming up with an old nemesis in Ekholm-Gunnarsson gives me the shivers as a goalie. Which of these top lines do you think will score more this ASG?

I believe that the East Division line of Lackamus, Svoboda and the division rival will score more just cause the East is generally stronger than the West in my opinion overall and Lackamus was a machine this season and I do not see him slowing down in the All-Star game. I would except the chemistry with his linemate on New England to help a lot too.
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b. Both conferences also have two pairs each that played together all season. The East has the top pairings of the Wolfpack and Forge, while the West has those of Edmonton and Winnipeg. If you were coaching these games, would you keep those pairs together, or would you mix them up?

In my opinion I would want to play my best players together and hope the depth of the team holds up. I think in an  All-Star game it is best practice to play the best with the best and let their skills shine, separating them may help win the game but the All-Star game is usually about the fans and showing the game, keep them together and let them cook together.
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c. Goalie picks were intersting this year; only one cup finalist will suit up for this allstar game. Which goalie tandem - Time and Brzęczyszczykiewicz or Fantobens and Karsikko, would you pick to play in front of? Remember that in the All Star Game, the backup will get minutes!

I would probably pick the goaltending tandem of Time and Brzęczyszczykiewicz, both goalies are solid and cannot go wrong with Time. I feel like both goalies will benefit from the strong team in front of them and play the game well. I do believe both goalie tandems are pretty good though so there is no wrong choice here, I think Time is pretty good though.
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d. Why should YOUR player have made the all star game, and why should you be the last man in? (If your player did make the all star game, argue for one of your teammates instead!)
My last man in would probably be Kev Kevens from the Chicago Syndicate. Kev Kevens is a veteran player who did very well for himself this season and played a two-way game The player is near the end of his career and still playing great hockey for the Syndicate, it would be cool to see a longtime veteran get into the All-star game one last time.
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3. Written, 3 TPE, The Teammate One (150 words min.)
Tell me about your teammate who made the all star game! Who are they, why were they an obvious choice to make the All Star roster, and what do you expect from them this ASG? (If more than one of your teammates made the game, pick one of those players other than yourself. If you are the only player on your team selected for the all star game so far, write about your team's candidate for last man in instead.)

For the Chicago Syndicate their players for this seasons All-star game include defenseman Adelie de Pengu and forward Matsmith Söderberg-Tremblay. Pengu is a veteran player who is known for being a top defenseman in the league for many seasons. They are a excellent teammate as well and are known in the community of Chicago. Tremblay is a dominant forward who is still in his prime and is looking to win. He had a strong season in Chicago and kept them in many games providing offense. Tremblay has been an excellent teammate over the years and is currently in a bit of limbo with Chicago's current situation but is handling it with class. Tremblay could be setting his sights elsewhere this offseason but his legacy in Chicago will not only be missed on the ice but off the ice as well. He has been a major part of the core in Chicago for many seasons and they are hoping he stays but most would not blame him if he chose to leave. This may be Tremblay's last All star game in a Syndicate jersey but he will likely be back in another jersey at some point soon.

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TPE: 8 / 8