Replacing Artemi Panarin, who is recovering from an upper-body injury, Chris Kreider will be representing the New York Rangers in St. Louis this weekend.
After going on a tear over the last 23 games with 19 points (11 goals, eight assists), Kreider earned his right to take part in his first ever All-Star Game.
It will be a special moment for the power forward who will no doubt be glad of the distraction as his future with the Blueshirts continues to remain up in the air.
However, for one weekend at least, Kreider can focus on enjoying his moment in the spotlight and pitting his wits against some of the premier talent in the National Hockey League.