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The names of the first 32 All-Stars for the 2023-24 season have been announced, which leads us to the obvious next question: Who are the biggest snubs?
We’ll get to our answers for that, as well as our predictions on the player that will be taken first overall in the All-Star player draft, along with players not among these first 32 that are a lock to make the next All-Star Game.
And remember: If you want to see one of these snubbed players (or someone else) make the team, be sure to vote at NHL.com/vote, via X (formerly Twitter) or on the NHL app.
Who was the biggest snub from the initial list of 32 players?
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporter:Noah Dobson. That’s nothing against Mathew Barzal. It’s just that Dobson, who is on pace for a career-high 80 points, is having the sort of season that’s not receiving enough recognition. He’s four seconds behind Drew Doughty for leading the NHL in ice time per game, and he’s seventh in total shifts.
Dobson is also a point behind Barzal for the team lead, but he’s first on the Isles in assists, 5-on-5 minutes, power-play minutes and is third among defensemen in short-handed minutes.
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Victoria Matiash, NHL analyst:Artemi Panarin. Fourth in league scoring, and a prominent reason the Rangers are enjoying so much success, Panarin should be an initial shoo-in. Especially since Igor Shesterkin has been only good — not sparklingly great – thus far.
Arda Öcal, NHL broadcaster:Artemi Panarin leaps off the page for me. Igor Shesterkin was the choice for the Rangers, and he’s one of the best goaltenders in the NHL. But I’m surprised Panarin didn’t get selected over him, since Breadman has been their engine — 51 points and 23 goals in 36 games. He deserves to be there.
Kristen Shilton, NHL reporter:William Nylander absolutely deserves an All-Star nod for the terrific season he’s crafted. Nylander is tied for fourth most points in the league (51), is second among Leafs in game-winning goals (three) and has been deadly at…
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Author : ESPN staff
Publish date : 2024-01-05 00:55:39
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