Quick picked for All-Star Game

Posted by Rich Hammond on 12 January 2012, 10:09 am

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick will represent the team at this year’s All-Star Game, to be held Jan. 29 in Ottawa. Quick joins fellow goalies Brian Elliott, Jimmy Howard, Henrik Lundqvist, Carey Price and Tim Thomas. The two All-Star teams will be determined by a player draft, to be held Jan. 26. Quick, a first time All-Star, will talk after today’s morning skate, which is going on right now.

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Kings Fan In Temecula says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:10 am

woooo! atta boy quickie, u earned it

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dahack11 Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 10:43 am
@Kings Fan In Temecula, I can’t believe Penner didn’t make it!!!

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Kings Fan In Temecula Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 10:59 am
@dahack11, i know, i feel strangely disappointed lol, i like his music tho

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alex101 Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 11:10 am
@Kings Fan In Temecula, atta way quicker!

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TheAcaciaStrain says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:11 am

Very nice. Great news for J.Quick

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BigMikeonD says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:11 am

Boom! About time!

On another note, anyone on here going to Kings Fantasy Camp in March?

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FKA PakiFro says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:14 am

Can we get him a banner like Arturs Irbe got in Carolina?

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DesertKing says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:14 am

Dang it, he wasn’t supposed to make it! Totally destroys my whole west coast bias conspiracy theory (which is still true). Seriously, congrats to JQ, he is most deserving!!!

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Eric K Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 10:20 am
@DesertKing, If you like west coast bias conspiracy theories… Anze Kopitar’s stats so far are basically level with Patrick Kane’s, despite his inconsistent stretches. Kopitar has a lesser supporting cast, and he also plays defense. Kane got selected.

(Kopitar’s stats are also better than All-Star Mikko Koivu’s, but they had to pick someone from the Wild.)

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dahack11 Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 10:44 am
@Eric K, Kopitar dos NOT belong in the All star game period….i don’t care what Kane’s stats are.

Selanne not getting selected is a travesty.

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Josh Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 11:48 am
@dahack11,

Are you joking? Kopitar 100% deserves to be there and its a joke that he wasn’t selected. If he wouldn’t have gone through the goal scoring drought, he 100% makes it.

Even with the drought, hes still a top 10 center and should be a staple of the all star game….

ddc Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 10:27 am
@DesertKing,

here’s bias for you, only 5 players selected from the entire pacific division… yep, the division that sent 4 teams to the playoffs last year, and may do the same again this year… i hate the ducks, but no selanne is just flat out disrespectful…

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ddc Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 10:28 am
@ddc,

and considering they have to send a player from each team, 5 players is the bare minimum for a division…

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Hesperia STH Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 10:34 am
@ddc, I read on Twitter that players like Selanne and Lindstrom asked to not be on All Star teams so that they can rest. I wish they would do like baseball acknowledge that they are All Stars and then replace them. That way they get the recognition.

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Nickcypress Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 10:38 am
@Hesperia STH, East Coast Bias is definitely not a theory. It’s so obviously real.

ddc Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 10:38 am
@Hesperia STH,

i had heard that about lidstrom, but i hadn’t heard that about selanne (actually glad to hear that, though)… but that still doesn’t excuse the bare minimum for our division, i can list a half dozen other guys that could easily be on there ahead of some of the east coast players that made it…

Hespeira STH Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 11:05 am
@Nickcypress, I know east coast bias is real, I never said it wasn’t. I thought Quick should’ve been an All Star last year. It is a travesty how our division is regarded by most as one of if not the toughest division in the NHL. So to have the bare minimum is ridiculous. If Quck was back east they would’ve of crowned him the next Brodeur or Roy by now. Same with Kopi. It is funny how Mike Richards when he was in Philly was so highly regarded, not you barely hear any mention of him. Still the same player, just a different coast.

vicarious Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 11:05 am
@ddc, It should be called “time zone bias.”

The east coast voters rarely see the west coast players play. Also happens in basketball. East coast papers are published early enough they can’t publish the west coast scores from the previous night.

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ddc Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 11:28 am
@vicarious,

people still read actual newspapers? then it’s not “time zone bias”, it’s just plain dumb… if people are still relying on an outdated newspaper to tell you your daily information, then no wonder the collective IQ of this country is going down the toilet…

but yes, you’re correct to a point, vicarious…
Helvetica says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:14 am

Congrats quickie!

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Eric K says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:15 am

Awesome! I think they nailed the goalies… Price is the only one who I didn’t think would be selected, but he deserves to be the representative for the Habs.

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Stuart says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:16 am

JQ – ho-hum yeah, it’s great but my selection is a testament to the D in front of me…

very low key response I bet.

Way to go Quicker, many more of these in the years to come!

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Cup B4 I Die says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:16 am

Yeah.

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loskingpride says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:16 am

And so ends the debate between myself and my uncle as to who would represent the Kings at the ASG besides myself.

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Betty Morgan says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:17 am

Next up for JQuick… Hart Trophy. No one has carried his club like he has. And, dare I say? Vezina.

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vladimir says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:18 am

GO Quick GO !!!!!!!!

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IceGuy says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:18 am

Well done Mr. Quick.
Someone, besides we Kings fans, has noticed your outstanding work.
Congrats!

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RobSD says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:18 am

I know he deserves this but I’d rather he be home resting.

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ForeCzech says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:19 am

Well deserved. Congrats Jonathan!

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I King Sachmo Stallion Maximus The Great says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:20 am

Awesome.Cheer’s, to the best goalie in the west!

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Eric K says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:21 am

Anyone who expected the Western All-Star goalies to be Quick, Jimmy Howard, and Brian Elliott…

… well, you’re lying.

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Eric K Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 10:22 am
@Eric K, (at the beginning of the season, I mean)

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wes Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 10:45 am
@Eric K, pre-season I would have expected both Quick and Howard to be likely candidates. like most, I would have expected Pekka Rinne, and of course Luongo by Divine Right, not because he actually _is_ an elite goaltender.

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ItsaKingThing says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:22 am

Congrats Quickie!!!

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Klong says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:25 am

Great for Quick, but still was hoping to see Kopitar make it as well. I think he is still supremely undervalued in the NHL (despite his current goal scoring slump). I’d take Kopi over a lot of the players who made it in if i was building a franchise today.

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Kingstane9 Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
@Klong, also don’t get it, wasn’t that him scoring two nice gaols in ASG last year? But then again he’ll probably welcome some rest, giving this is post-injury season for him, so I’ll take that and of course, Congrat to Quicky!

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Kingstane9 Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
@Kingstane9, *given

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OAHUKINGZFAN says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:28 am

Cheeoooo!
Great job Quick. You deserve this. I hope they start you!

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ddc says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:29 am

great job JQ… next up, vezina!!!!!

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pr0cess says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:29 am

had this on other thread!! i beat rick to it!! (just playing rich) But ya gratz quickie, he better play

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King Alex says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:30 am

Way to go Quickie! Way to go! You most certainely deserved to represent the Kings. This will be one of many All-Star appearances for you. Play lights out and above all else, don’t take a puck to the melon like Hiller did!!!

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goldielocks says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:31 am

Congrats, Quickie! Have fun!

I’m curious to see how he handles it without any help from D.

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Happy Lappy says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:31 am

Now, Quick will have to play ALL the defense for one period, hope he shows the east how it’s done. Great for Quick, it would have been a joke if he didn’t make the team. Stay healthy and have fun Quicker.

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Lake Forest says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:33 am

JUST A QUESTION:

Do players have the right to NOT join or play in the ASG? (curious)

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ice is nice Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 10:51 am
@Lake Forest, I believe if voted in and they don’t show a fine and/or suspension comes along. Seems like Lidstrom was is this situation in the past few years ago.

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Lake Forest Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 11:03 am
@ice is nice, THANK YOU

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cfc1905 says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:33 am

He is The Quickerman!!

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Chuck says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:37 am

Well deserved!! Congratulations to Quicker!!!

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kennynakamoto says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:37 am

Hell yeah!!! Congrats Quicky!!!!

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KDinUT says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:38 am

Congrats Mr. Quick!!!!

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Stagger says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:40 am

Way to go Quick!! He definitely deserve it!

It’s still a little surreal that this franchise not only has an all-star goalie, but IMO the best goalie in the NHL right now.

So proud of him. I’m sure he will be in the running for the Vezina. I think he should also be considered for the Hart too. He is BY FAR our MVP.

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Christian says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:44 am

Cool!

Imagine where the Kings would be in the series right now with a mediocre goalie… nightmare.

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Kingsfan602 says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:49 am

Rich you never told me why im always awaiting moderation? My name has been the ame for a while now. Please get back to me. Thanks

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Rich Hammond Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 11:59 am
You post a comment telling someone to “keep your selfish remarks to yourself,” then nine minutes later, ask why you’re on moderation. So, respectfully but directly, that’s why.

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Kingsfan602 Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
@Rich Hammond, Understood! Wont happen again!

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Rich Hammond Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Thanks…
IwantTheCup says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:50 am

NICE!!!! That just made my day as I’m sure it did everyone else’s!!! So proud of our Quicker!!!! Glad the Kings are representing!!!!

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Marc Nathan says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:52 am

Booed out of Ottawa, he now comes to town as an ALL STAR with St. Louis – Brian Elliot… now THAT’s entertainment!

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KC23 Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
@Marc Nathan, Nationally, that is quite a story. It’ll be interesting to hear the crowd’s response to him being introduced at the all star game.

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JDR says:

January 12, 2012 at 10:57 am

It’s very scary to think about where this team would be right now without Quickie … nobody deserved it more than him.

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Donald_S says:

January 12, 2012 at 11:33 am

I wonder when the last time was that the Kings didn’t have a ‘skater’ in the ASG? Bet it’s been many moons, if ever.

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Canadian King Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 11:39 am
@Donald_S, Every year every team gets at least one player in the ASG.

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Donald_S Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
@Canadian King,

A goalie isn’t a skater. When was the last time, or was there ever a time, that *only* a goalie made the ASG from the Kings?

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Cynic says:

January 12, 2012 at 11:39 am

Big Congratz JQ, obviously well deserved. You’ll be ‘Elite’ in no time.Great story and even better person.

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Canadian King says:

January 12, 2012 at 11:40 am

If Quick wasn’t named I would never watch the ASG again. Congrats Quicker!

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Stuart Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
@Canadian King, he’ll be the only reason I watch this year… maybe it’s just me, but the ASG just isnt what it used to be. Maybe it’s just that I’m older now and appreciate “real, good” hockey.

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KC23 Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
@Stuart, ASG never was anything worth watching. Ever. I think the last time I really watched was when we had our entire triple crown line as one of the all star lines.

I have to admit, now that Quick made it I have to watch at least 1 period this year.

I do like the skills competition though.

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Raunq12 says:

January 12, 2012 at 11:58 am

Atta Boy Quicker!

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Booga01 says:

January 12, 2012 at 12:17 pm

Well deserved! Congratulations Jonathan!

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vplaza says:

January 12, 2012 at 1:17 pm

Absolutely well deserved. He is certainly modest, but without him, this team is no where near where it is in the standings.

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puck73 Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
@vplaza, Totally agree. In fact, you could probably make the arguement the Kings dont make the playoffs the last 2 seasons without his contributions.

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SLIM says:

January 12, 2012 at 5:01 pm

Hammond to All star Game as best Blogger…
Go Rich Go..

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