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Just caught the new logo for the 2011 NHL All Star Game in Raleigh North Carolina:
Sharp logo!
Personally though I think the All Star game has lost some of it's luster (not that it carried a whole lot anyways) with the invent of the Winter Classic.
I'd much rather have a Winter Classic as I think it's more unique and less contrived. I'm not typing anything new here but the game we see during the All Star game is a completely watered down version of what goes on during the regular season. It tries to sell names and personalities more the game -- unfortunately I don't think it does either particularly well. Now while the Winter Classic has to deal with it's own issues such as the elements at least there are two points up for grabs and a much closer brand of what you'll see night in and night out in the NHL under the spotlight.
If I had the choice put me squarely in the Winter Classic camp although I certainly wouldn't complain if the NHL awarded Columbus an All Star game which I think is much more likely. One is better than none.
Still the thought of a Columbus vs. Detroit tilt at the Shoe would have to make league execs take pause. For that to come to fruition A. Columbus would have to get a lot more competitive/popular in the overall NHL landscape and B. it would take a big leap of faith to throw such an event in Columbus due to weather concerns.
Still one can dream:
(photo courtesy of friend)
Fire away in the poll question - what would you rather have --- Winter Classic or All Star game?
-LTL
