A radical idea about how to reform the NHL All Star Game is going to be thrown out here, and it may just give Commissioner Gary Bettman nightmares (not an unwanted result for some readers).
Here it is. Ready?
To make the NHL All Star Game better for everyone, including the fans, the players and the teams all you need to do is NOT PLAY THE GAME.
Simple, huh?
Since it’s inception in 1947, the NHL has tried dozens of different formats for the annual NHL All Star Game, including three changes since 1998. The league keeps trying to find a new way to keep fans interested in the game.