NHL All-Star Weekend Arrives in San Jose

The NHL is officially on it’s All-Star break and for most teams and players, a much-needed rest from the hockey grind. That includes Zach Parise and not Devan Dubnyk. Too soon? If you think about it, as much as Zach probably deserves the nomination, it’s better for him to rest given his health the last few seasons. A week off from taking a cross-check to the back will help later down the road.

This year the All-Star festivities are in the hockey hot bed of San Jose, California and like always should be a great weekend. However, it seems like we see negativity surrounding the All-Star game more and more. Is it really that controversial and hated by fans? I know the voting get’s a little testy…