The NHL changed its All-Star Game roster selection process in order to include more influence from fans.
Four goalies from each division are included in the NHL Hockey Operations Department's selection of the first-32 All-Stars. The Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets game will be broadcasted on Thursday.
Fans vote for the remainder. For the first time, the NHL is giving fans a chance to vote on their favorite team on social media.
Browning said that they are always looking for ways to change the format. Fans have told us that they want more influence on the All-Star roster. We expanded the number of players fans could vote for.
Fans voted for the team captains. Fans were invited to vote for the final four in the "Last Men In" competition.
Fans will be able to vote on Thursday for two skaters and one goalie from each division to be selected to play in the All-Star game. The platform will be available in eight different languages.
The traditional online vote will be combined with the data it collects from the social networking site. Every time a person replies to or quotes a player's name or handles with the #NHLAllStarVote it will count.
Fans voted for 12 players and the results are expected in January.
The NHL All-Star weekend will take place in Sunrise, Florida, in the year 2020.
The All-Star coaches will be decided by the end of January.
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