Greg Wyshynski: The All-Star Game has become one of those events derided by everyone who isn't onsite for it, because those in attendance usually have a blast. It's a massive multiday celebration of hockey bestowed upon an NHL city. And it's super fun.
That said, I'm rather intrigued by a report by Chris Johnston on Hockey Night in Canada over the weekend: That the league might dump the All-Star Game in the near future in favor of an event overseas.
The NHL has been inching toward this concept for years, tracking back to when John Collins was the league's COO.