Bienvenido a NHL. This event will also help continue our growth of the game in Nevada and our surrounding areas. The date for the All-Star Game has not yet been announced, but it will be scheduled near the halfway point of the season. The Minnesota Wild will play the St. Louis Blues in the Winter Classic. This game originally was supposed to take place Jan. It will be the second regular-season outdoor game for each team since the NHL began its annual outdoor-game tradition in We're really thrilled with that.
I'd like to start quickly by thanking the NHL for granting us this event and a second chance at it. Dougie Hamilton , New Jersey Devils. Zach Werenski , Columbus Blue Jackets. Ilya Sorokin , New York Islanders. Frederik Andersen , Carolina Hurricanes. Scouting report: This team will be strong from the goal out with Sorokin and Andersen and three of the best puck-moving defensemen in the NHL in Fox, Hamilton and Werenski, which is essential in 3-on-3 play.
The forwards should produce plenty of scoring with Ovechkin, Kreider in the top 10 in goals and Panarin and Ovechkin among the leaders in assists. Ovechkin was first among forwards and Fox, the reigning Norris Trophy winner as the NHL's best defenseman, was first among defensemen on each of the four ballots. The only change in voting from the first exercise was Andersen replacing Shesterkin as one of the two goalies.
Kirill Kaprizov , Minnesota Wild. Nazem Kadri , Colorado Avalanche. Vladimir Tarasenko , St. Louis Blues. Nathan MacKinnon , Colorado Avalanche captain. Kyle Connor , Winnipeg Jets. Joe Pavelski , Dallas Stars. Cale Makar , Colorado Avalanche.
Roman Josi , Nashville Predators. Shayne Gostisbehere , Arizona Coyotes. Juuse Saros , Nashville Predators. Marc-Andre Fleury , Chicago Blackhawks.
Scouting report: This team has an abundance of speed and elite hands at forward, particularly with the addition of MacKinnon and Tarasenko. They replace DeBrincat and Kyrou, respectively. MacKinnon and Kadri have been focal points of one of the most prolific offenses in the NHL and could be fearsome if paired together.
Kaprizov, the Calder Trophy winner as NHL rookie of the year last season, has been playing at an even higher level in the first half of this season. Add in the elite, veteran hands of Tarasenko and Pavelski and the potential for all-star plays is off the charts. On defense, Makar is a human highlight reel already.
The open ice of the 3-on-3 format is a perfect showcase for his skill, speed and vision. Saros polled unanimously as the Central's starting goalie and has been instrumental in Nashville's unexpected rise. Connor McDavid , Edmonton Oilers captain. Bleh, this format is restrictive, and things only get rougher when every NHL team needs at least one representative.
So instead I say less equals not as much stress. Jack Campbell might be the biggest surprise, if only because he is showing his performance a year ago was no fluke.
Dahlin and Suzuki satisfy the Canadiens and Sabres requirements. It was tough keeping Jonathan Huberdeau off the team but everyone, even the Sabres and Canadiens, needed to be represented. The Red Wings had a few players who were considered but Seider has been the best of the bunch. Aside: the alliterative opportunities of captain Kirill Kaprizov are something to be noted. Kadri has been that good. Also, props to Tarasenko for his impressive bounce-back season.
Lot of good players having great seasons left off the list here Alex DeBrincat, Jordan Kyrou, Matt Duchene and some big names Nathan MacKinnon but every team needs a rep, so Pavelski sneaks in for the Stars at forward, while you can not possibly leave off the Avalanche duo of Kadri and Rantanen for what they are doing this season.
On the bright side, this opens up Stephenson to get credit for producing even with Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty missing time this season.
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