The NHL Reveals Massive Changes Coming To The 2024 All-Star Weekend

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Hunter Bowman
November 27, 2023 (10:13 PM)

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Complaints about the NHL's All-Star game have been piling up in recent years, but it seems the league is taking note and making some significant changes. One notable addition to the festivities in Toronto is a new day, starting on Thursday, with events like the All-Star Draft where team captains select their players.

According to the NHL,

"The Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Player Draft represents the return of a concept that was an entertaining and engaging element of previous All-Star Weekends. The captains of the four All-Star teams, who will be paired with celebrity captains, will select their teams from the remaining pool of All-Star players, in a televised draft on NHL All-Star Thursday."

A fan vote, set to open in January, will determine 12 players participating in the draft. Canadians can catch all the action on Sportsnet, while ESPN will broadcast it in the US. Additionally, the league has promised a revamped Skills Competition the next day, focusing more on hockey skills and superstar players.

"The events themselves will veer closer to hockey skills rather than some recent competitions like the dunk tank at last year's NHL All-Star Game in South Florida. There's also expected to be a greater emphasis on superstar players during the evening."

- ESPN

Addressing a long-standing fan concern, the NHL seems to be working on better marketing for its top players. The All-Star game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, although the league hasn't revealed the format yet. Change is in the air, and fans are eager to see how these adjustments will shape the All-Star experience.

Source: Bladeofsteel