Alexander Ovechkin
Mad Hockey Skills
Raleigh -- Last night, a display of skill, excitement and fast-flying pucks captivated Raleigh, NC, as well as the hockey universe. The 2011 NHL All-Star Skills Competition featured some of the games biggest stars and hottest rookies in a series of events. In continuing with the brainchild of former NHLer Brendan Shanahan, it was Team Lidstrom versus Team Staal with each team comprising of players selected in the previous night’s Fantasy Draft.
Drafted Captains - A New Trend?
47% of the captains in the NHL were drafted by that franchise. Here’s the current list:
Hurricanes – Eric Staal
Blackhawks – Jonathan Toews
Flyers – Mike Richards
Avalanche (Quebec) – Adam Foote
Blue Jackets – Rick Nash
Stars – Brenden Morrow