So the NHL announced today that its all-star teams will be selected by none other than the players themselves in a type of elementary school, playground style selection method. 2 captains will be named for each side and they will be able to pick from a pool of players and create their own rosters.
I gotta admit, I'm not a big fan of the NHL or the all-star game where defense, goaltending, and especially fighting are optional. However, this is an absolutely great concept for a sport still trying to find its way back into American households (well at least those with access to Versus). I just hope this selection show is televised...preferably with Don Cherry and Barry Melrose assessing each teams selections. The only way this might be made better is if some all-star coaches are tabbed as well. I might actually watch the All-Star game if Lemieux was coaching against Messier or Hull against Orr. Make this happen Bettman since I don't know why the hell you're holding your showcase game in Carolina of all places. Not exactly a hockey hotbed down Tobacco Road...
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