Maggio only K's all-star; Marino snubbed

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Famed coach and commentator talked about Al Sims, his former player, who retired today.Check out this video on YouTube:http://youtu.Monday

Sims on his retirement

“To win five championships in 10 seasons here, and to be with the players who were all a part of those championships, those are my most vivid memories."Monday 13 comments

Komets coach Al Sims retires

Sims, 60, guided the Komets to five championships between 1993 and 2012, with a stint coaching the NHL's San Jose Sharks in between.Monday

Rookie defenseman Daniel Maggio was selected to play in the ECHL All-Star Game on Jan. 23, when the stars take on the host Colorado Eagles.

And forward Brandon Marino was completely snubbed.

Maggio, 23, has four goals, 14 points (which isn't in the top 20 among blue-liners) and he leads all ECHL defensemen with 119 penalty minutes. He has a plus-6 rating in 32 games.

The reserves were chosen by coaches. In the game, the ECHL wants to showcase young talent. Nine rookies were picked.

Marino, 26, is fourth in the league in scoring with 40 points, second if you count players only currently on active rosters. He has 10 goals and a plus-8 rating in 33 games.

I'm not trying to slight Maggio, who has been among the best hitters in the league, is a rising star and has been an anchor for Fort Wayne, but I cannot fathom how Marino isn't on the roster.

What do you think?