NEW YORK - John Scott has been named the NHL first star of the week, the latest piece of recognition for his improbable transformation from journeyman tough guy to all-star sniper.
Scott, known primarily for being one of the last enforcers in a league where fighting is in decline, scored two goals on Sunday to lead the Pacific Division to victory at the 3-on-3 all-star tournament in Nashville.
The 33-year-old Edmonton native was voted into the all-star game by fans seemingly as a joke, but his inclusion in the showcase event gained momentum when he was traded from Arizona to Montreal and immediately assigned to the St.