And just like that, the All-Star Game roster has been announced, save "The Last Men In" voting candidates. Voting for the last men in opens on Jan. 1, at 12 p.m. ET and closes Friday, Jan. 10, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
This roster is looking quite balanced, with plenty of All-Star veterans, but some much deserving first timers. Among this year's first timers are:
Tyler Bertuzzi (DET), Anthony Duclair (OTT), Frederik Andersen (TOR), Jonathan Huberdeau (FLA), Jordan Binnington (STL), Artemi Panarin (NYR), Dougie Hamilton (CAR), Travis Konecny (PHI), Jake Guentzel (PIT), Jakob Silfverberg (ANA), Darcy Kuemper (ARI) and Matthew Tkachuk (CGY).
Columbus netminder Joonas Korpisalo was also selected to take part in his first career NHL All-Star Game, however, due to a recent injury, suffered against the Blackhawks, Korpisalo may be unable to take part in the festivities.
Some of the veteran names selected include Patrick Kane (9th time), Shea Weber (7th time), Tyler Seguin and Eric Staal (6 times each), Braden Holtby, Marc-Andre Fleury and Anze Kopitar (5 times each).
Should make for an exciting weekend on January 24th, 25th, 2020 in St. Louis.
See source below for "Last Men In" candidates.
Source: NHL.com
