The 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend is just around the corner, and the initial lineup has been unveiled.
Each team boasts one representative among the first 32 All-Stars, with more to be determined through a fan vote for the final 12 spots.
Exciting changes await fans, including the return of the player draft and a PWHL 3-on-3 showcase. Celebrity co-captains will join four captains in selecting teams from the remaining 28 players during the player draft, taking place alongside the Skills Competition.
Speaking of the Skills Competition, it’s getting a revamp. Twelve skaters will participate in eight events.
The top scorer at the end clinching a cool $1 million. Friday night promises a dynamic and engaging showcase.
On Saturday, the action heats up with a 3-on-3 tournament, a tradition since 2016. However, this time, teams won’t be divided by division, adding an extra layer of excitement to the matchups.
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2024 NHL All-Star Weekend Initial Line-up
Now, let’s take a quick look at the initial All-Star lineup:
Atlantic Division
– David Pastrnak (Boston Bruins)
– Rasmus Dahlin (Buffalo Sabres)
– Alex DeBrincat (Detroit Red Wings)
– Sam Reinhart (Florida Panthers)
– Nick Suzuki (Montreal Canadiens)
– Brady Tkachuk (Ottawa Senators)
– Nikita Kucherov (Tampa Bay Lightning)
– Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs)
Metropolitan Division
– Sebastian Aho (Carolina Hurricanes)
– Boone Jenner (Columbus Blue Jackets)
– Jack Hughes (New Jersey Devils)
– Mat Barzal (New York Islanders)
– Igor Shesterkin (New York Rangers)
– Travis Konecny (Philadelphia Flyers)
– Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins)
– Tom Wilson (Washington Capitals)
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Central Division
– Clayton Keller (Arizona Coyotes)
– Connor Bedard (Chicago Blackhawks)
– Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche)
– Jake Oettinger (Dallas Stars)
– Kirill Kaprizov (Minnesota Wild)
– Filip Forsberg (Nashville Predators)
– Robert Thomas (St. Louis Blues)
– Connor Hellebuyck (Winnipeg Jets)
Pacific Division
– Frank Vatrano (Anaheim Ducks)
– Elias Lindholm (Calgary Flames)
– Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers)
– Cam Talbot (Los Angeles Kings)
– Tomas Hertl (San Jose Sharks)
– Oliver Bjorkstrand (Seattle Kraken)
– Quinn Hughes (Vancouver Canucks)
– Jack Eichel (Vegas Golden Knights)
Stay tuned for the fan vote and more updates as the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend approaches!