Moldy Peaches

It is a travesty when Bill Guerin plays in the All Star game while both Sedins still fallow. Perhaps there was a bit of vote-splitting going on between them, but still.

I like to see Phaneuf in the game (though that might not have come to fruition had either Pronger or Zubov been healthy) but he hasn't even been the best defenseman on the Flames, let alone one of the six best in the conference. Roman Hamrlik has quietly but still noticeably taken over at the top rearguard in Calgary. He's been effective on the power play and a steady presence in his own end, both attributes which allow Phaneuf to make the big hit or cannon the big one-timer. He's been spectacular in his consistency and a true star player for the Flames.

I like your mention of Daymond Langkow as well. The man is inching his way into the top-20 in scoring and is one of the most effective two-way players in the game. While Darryl Sutter was lambasted for letting Craig Conroy go, Langkow has shown he's everything Conroy is except more creative with the puck. It is no wonder that Iginla is having the season he is.

I don't know what the hell Simon Gagne is doing in the game, especially when Brind'Amour is out, but Justin Williams does deserve to be there.

good commentary.
 

first, I meant "sit fallow", not "still fallow". I have no idea why I did that.

Second, I forgot to give a shout out to Phillip Boucher, perhaps the most underrated defenseman in the game who has been recognized for his efforts. Perhaps his inclusion was a response to Zubov's unavailability, but he is decidedly worthy of the tribute.