Staal-Stars

The Swede has made it clear that he is clearly growing senile with those series of picks. Now I will introduce to you the team that will be victorious in the 2011 NHL All-Star Game.

As you will see my North American hockey intellect allowed me to piece together the ultimate hockey squad. All picks were made under the consideration that all players were 100% healthy.

1. Sidney Crosby - Pit
Unquestionably the best hockey player in the world this season. He has been out since New Years with a concussion, but still is only 1 point off of the league lead in points. Pretty much out of the running for a 60-goal season, but a Hart Trophy is still very likely.

2. Steven Stamkos - TB
I am a Center and so is Crosby, but Stamkos was the best player on the board and can be moved to wing in this All-Star format. The league leader in points has a wicked shot and would become a viable asset on the Crosby line.

3. Martin St. Louis - TB
Top-5 in points, the little guy still has the wheels to dominate this up and down style game.

4. Evgeni Malkin - Pit
Having a down year, but still has the skills that make him a bonafide star and a staple during All-Star weekend.

5. Dustin Byfuglien - Atl
Big Buff is the first D-man off the board. With no one blocking shots, his thunderous shot from the point will find the back of the net at least once in this game. Nice guy to have if things get frisky and he has to throw down.

6. Corey Perry - Ana
The ultimate grinder in the league. Has the skills of a star, but isn't afraid to throw his body around, dig in the corners, and scrap in front of the net. A nice addition to this team that has all skill but lacks grit.

7. Zdeno Chara - Bos
This Big Z did not take his talents to South Beach to follow LeBron. Instead he is putting together another Norris-type season in Beantown.

8. Duncan Keith - Chi
Fills the need for a shutdown defender. Has the tools to carry the puck and at times will fill up the score sheet. Hoisting the Cup and donning a Gold Medal prove he is a winner.

9. Brad Richards - Dal
Stuck in Dallas, he doesn't get much play by the media, but is again having a huge season. Already has 57 points. Will become a star if he makes the move to NY in the offseason.

10. Tim Thomas - Bos
Big Fat Tim Thomas is the first goalie off the board. Having the best season of all netminders and deserves this trip to Charlotte. Shows the will and determination that this team will inspire. Benched last season but is the early front runner for this year's Vezina. I get to implement my idea to put huge fat people in goal and see if they can cover the entire net and stop pucks. Will play him in the third to shut things down.

11. Dan Boyle - San
This shark has the bite to contribute in this offensively explosive style of game.

12. Phil Kessel - Tor
What does this team need? More goals. Obviously

13. Patrick Sharp - Chi
The best player on the defending Cup champs. Seems like the only Hawk not to have a Cup Hangover.

14. Henrik Lundqvist - NYR
Needed another goaltender and King Henrik fell in my lap.

15. Anze Kopitar - LA
Arguably the best player on the best up-and-coming team in the league. Surprised he fell this far in the draft.

16. Marc Staal - NYR
Got to. Thanksgiving would have been awkward.

17. Tobias Enstrom - Atl
We'll keep Big Buff happy and give him his D-partner. Not a bad guy to fill a roster spot.

18. Claude Giroux - Phi
Have to like a guy with an X in his name. Had to pick him. I have 2 Penguins on my team. Any time he plays the Pens he is good for atleast one shorty.

19. Cam Ward - Car
Will start the game, fans will love it.

20. Danny Briere - Phi
Do I really have to take him?

Forwards:

Malkin - Crosby - Stamkos
St. Louis - Staal - Perry
Kessel - Richards - Sharp
Briere - Kopitar - Giroux

Defense:

Chara - Boyle
Bufuglien - Enstrom
Keith - Staal

Goaltenders:

Period 1 - Ward
Period 2 - Lundqvist
Period 3 - Thomas

You're move Nicky