Before I start this post, I do realize this is a Chicago Blackhawks-focused blog. And while John Scott is a former Blackhawk, this post will have nothing to do with the Blackhawks. We occasionally touch on more league-focused material, usually with our power rankings or slideshows, such as our recent Hart Trophy favorites post. This post is none of those things.
While the NHL All-Star break is typically a time to relax and take stock of the regular season’s first half, two very interesting topics have been circulating over the last couple days, and they’ve left a very bad taste in my mouth.