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COLUMBUS, Ohio - One thing Tyler Seguin was looking forward to at the NHLs all-star weekend was meeting Sidney Crosby. In five seasons in the league, the Dallas Stars centre has never had a conversation with the Pittsburgh Penguins captain.That wont happen after Crosby withdrew from the event with a lower-body injury.Crosby is the biggest name of the injured to pull out, a list that includes teammate Evgeni Malkin, Sergei Bobrovsky of the host Columbus Blue Jackets, MVP candidate Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators, Jimmy Howard of the Detroit Red Wings and Erik Johnson of the Colorado Avalanche.Goaltenders Rinne, Howard and Bobrovsky are out long term. Crosby, Malkin and Johnson were scratched from the game Thursday on the eve of the festivities.All the other names, were going to try to do a good job to help fill (Crosbys) shoes, Seguin said. You cant control when guys are hurt and cant come.Not having those injured stars takes some of the lustre off the first all-star game since 2012. And while younger players are getting their first all-star experience out of the situation, veterans are mixed on how injuries should be treated for an event like this.I think the thing to remember is guys can play through injuries, but injuries are still there, Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Brent Seabrook said. Guys are a little more banged up than they want to lead on.Rookie defenceman Aaron Ekblad, who was bumped up from skills competition duty to the game in Johnsons place like Filip Forsberg is filling in for Malkin, said you cant hassle players for being hurt.Thats the way of the game, Ekblad said Friday. If youre injured and youve got to take some time and rest, then so be it.Not everyone agrees. Ryan Getzlaf, like any veteran with a heavy workload could have used a few days off, but after meeting with Anaheim Ducks management the decision was made that his body was in good enough condition to play in the all-star game.Getzlaf sees it as a matter of loyalty, but thats split between team and league.I think its important that were here, Getzlaf said. As much as some guys need the break and stuff, it is important that you be here. This is a big event for the league that you want to have all the superstars.And at the same time, your loyalties lie with your hockey team and being able to perform in the second half and at some point you do need that extra three or four days rest that can make a big difference down the road.Ekblad was awestruck at his first all-star weekend. He quipped that theres quite a few superstars here, and hes right.Even in Crosbys absence, the all-star game will feature Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks, Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens, Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers.The other thing the NHL couldnt help was timing. Injuries to Rinne and Howard came with enough breathing room to name Jaroslav Halak of the New York Islanders and Marc-Andre Fleury of the Penguins as replacements.But the time the injuries piled up this week, it was too late. Most of the viable candidates, or those who mightve been snubbed from the original rosters, were already out of reach on vacation.Goaltender Brian Elliott left his Caribbean vacation to replace Bobrovsky. St. Louis Blues teammate Kevin Shattenkirk would have done the same thing.You cant really deny this, Shattenkirk said. You dont know how many times this is going to happen in your career. I think some guys have the luxury they know they might be here every year. This is an experience you cant really pass up on and something that 20 years from now you dont want to say you skipped an All-Star Game because you wanted to stay on the beach for an extra day or two.Seabrook feels the same way. Voted into the game by fans along with teammates Toews, Kane, Duncan Keith and Corey Crawford, he knows opportunities like this are limited.Im just saying theres a lot of guys that are deserving of being here, Seabrook said. For me being my first one, it never crossed my mind (to not come).When the regular all-stars pulled out, it was also a no-brainer for Forsberg and Ekblad to move up.Obviously it sucks that Malkin is not here, but Ill take that, Forsberg said.---Follow @SWhyno on Twitter Emre Can Juventus Jersey .Carla Fontes hadnt cut her hair since intermediate school, but her coach at Waiakea High School, Stan Haraguchi, thought the locks flowing below her waist were interfering with the sport. Giorgio Chiellini Juventus Jersey . Compared to what hes gone through in recent weeks, that seemed like a breeze. 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Argos general manager Jim Barker uttered those words during an interview with TSN 1050 radio just prior to the CFLs annual free agent frenzy.Carey Price once again looks like one of the NHLs top goaltenders after a slow start to the season. His next assignment could be relatively easy against the Carolina Hurricanes, who are struggling to find the back of the net and will likely be without their top scorer. Price looks to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a third straight victory tonight against visiting Carolina. Catch all the action on TSN Radio 690 in Montreal starting at 6pm et. The netminder made a season-high 44 saves in Montreals 6-2 home win over Los Angeles on Friday. The Canadiens (19-10-2) had 20 shots for their worst shot differential in a win since being outshot 49-23 in a 3-2 overtime win at Toronto on Dec. 26, 2009, when Jaroslav Halak was in net. Montreal has been outshot in 10 of its victories, with Price in net eight times. He owns a 1.67 goals-against average in his 16 wins. Price stifled the Kings until Jake Muzzins goal 3:35 into the third period. Hes a great goaltender and he has the ability to make great saves, said P.K. Subban, who had a goal and two assists. Its not a surprise to us seeing him do that but to be able to see him do it against one of the best teams in the league, thats what we need. Price has posted a 1.94 GAA in his last 14 starts after recording a 2.94 mark in his first 11. Price is priceless. You dont see a goaltender like him every day, Jiri Sekac, who had two goals, told the teams official website. Ive been around. Ive played in the Finals in the KHL. Ive played in World Championships. But Ive never seen a goalie like that. Hes amazing. Hes good every game. Hes consistent. Price is 6-2-1 with a 1.75 GAA in his last nine home starts against Carolina, including two shutouts in the last four. The Hurricanes (8-18-3) are tied with Edmonton for the leagues fewest points and have exactly one goal in each of their five straight losses.dddddddddddd They outshot Philadelphia 26-23 in Sundays 5-1 loss, but the issue has been quality not quantity since Carolina has outshot its opponent in every game during the skid. I dont think our execution was very good, said Eric Staal, who snapped Carolinas 0-for-14 power-play slump with a second-period goal. Obviously, its been frustrating. Weve played some good hockey before tonight, but tonight not good enough all around anywhere. Jiri Tlusty, who has a team-best 10 goals, didnt play due to an upper-body injury and is expected to be sidelined Tuesday after not practicing Monday. Elias Lindholm, who is tied for second on the club with seven goals, doesnt have a point during the five-game skid. Carolina has also struggled on the penalty kill lately, giving up three power-play goals on five chances in three games after holding opponents scoreless on 15 opportunities in the previous seven. We have to compete, have to be better defensively, have to manage the puck, have to move the puck better and thatll give us a better chance, coach Bill Peters said. The Canadiens have won five of six in the series and six of seven at home. Max Pacioretty has four two-point performances in his last six meetings. Game Notes: MTL was 2-0-1 vs CAR last season MTL has gone 5-0-1 past 6 vs CAR MTL (19-10-2): won 2 straight, both at home, 3GA, 7/7 on PK 11-0-0 when scoring first Plekanec (1G, 3A) 4 game PT streak CAR (8-18-3): lost 5 straight, 1GF in each game, 1/15 on PP 1-5-0 past 6 on road, 7GF at even strength E Staal (1G, 0A) past 6 games ' ' '