For fans of the New York Rangers there was little to no suspense at the NHL All-Star weekend. As soon as Mathew Barzal eclipsed Chris Kreider’s time in the fastest skater competition, there was little reason for any partisan interest. Watching the festivities, it’s all the more reason that the NHL has to commit to allowing their players to go to the 2022 Olympics.
Honestly, does any New York Rangers fan really care if the Metropolitan Division will win the four team round robin? Furthermore, does anyone really think that the four on four mini-games are anything more than a shooting contest where the primary goal is to not get injured?