NHL 2021 All-Star Overview
The 2021 NHL All-Star event is just under a year away. So now for the long wait, as we look to see who will shape up as 2021 captains and who will be crowned the 2020 NHL All-Star Champions.
The 2021 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend will again consist of a three-game tournament, played in a 3-on-3 format, featuring four teams, one for each NHL division.
NHL 2021 Division Team Rosters
As it stands, the teams are a way away from being released. However, as soon as the event approaches we will update the page with the new rosters and captains. For now, below you'll find the 2020 Divisions teams:
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Atlantic
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Metropolitan |
Central |
Pacific (Winner 2020) |
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F Tyler Bertuzzi, DET
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F Mathew Barzal, NYI
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F Patrick Kane, CHI |
D Quinn Hughes, VAN |
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F Anthony Duclair, OTT
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F T.J. Oshie, WSH |
F Nathan MacKinnon (C), COL |
F Leon Draisaitl, EDM |
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F Jack Eichel, BUF
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F Nico Hischier, NJD |
F Ryan O'Reilly, STL |
F Anze Kopitar, LAK |
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F Jonathan Huberdeau, FLA
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F Artemi Panarin, NYR |
F Mark Scheifele, WPG |
F Connor McDavid (C), EDM |
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D Kris Letang, PIT
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F Travis Konecny, PHI |
F Tyler Seguin, DAL |
F Elias Pettersson, VAN
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F David Pastrnak (C), BOS
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D John Carlson, WSH |
F Eric Staal, MIN |
F Jakob Silfverberg, ANA |
| D Victor Hedman, TBL |
F Artemi Panarin, NYR
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D Roman Josi, NSH |
F Matthew Tkachuk, CGY |
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D Shea Weber, MTL
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D Jaccob Slavin, CAR |
D Alex Pietrangelo, STL |
D Mark Giordano, CGY |
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G Frederik Andersen, TOR
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D Seth Jones, CBJ |
F Eric Staal, MIN |
F Max Pacioretty, VGK |
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G Andrei Vasilevskiy, TBL
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D Kris Letang (C), PIT |
F David Perron, STL |
F Tomas Hertl, SJS |
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F Mitchell Marner, TO
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G Braden Holtby, WSH |
G Jordan Binnington, STL |
G Jacob Markstrom, VAN |
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G Tristan Jarry, PIT |
G Connor Hellenbuyck, WPG |
G David Rttich, CAL |
*For the Metropolitan Division, the captain was due to be Alexander Ovechkin, but he isn't going to play, so Kris Letang is taking the reins.
How to Bet on the NHL All-Star Game
Multiple methods and types of bets exist for those who wish to try their odds on the NHL All-Star game. The new format of the game completely changes how people bet on the all-star game, opening up many new possibilities to make a bit of profit before sportsbooks and oddsmakers adjust to the new format.
- Tournament Winner
After the first round of the tournament is completed, the two divisions that remain battle to see who wins the title. While there are no points up for grab for anybody involved, professional athletes tend to have an innate competitive drive, making them desire to win any hockey game, even if it’s mostly shinny.
- All-Star MVP
Picking the player who will emerge as the All-Star MVP can end up providing a big payday with a bit of luck. The 2016 All-Star game was an excellent example, as John Scott, who was demoted out of the NHL and didn’t play for a team, scored a couple of goals to become the only All-Star MVP out of the NHL.
- Over/under Bets
The number of goals scored in a single round or throughout the all-star game is two types of over/under bets that you can try out. Mainly, you’re predicting whether or not the total is above or below a number established by the sportsbook that you’re signed up with.
- First Round Exit
With the new tournament format, half of the divisions will be eliminated after the first matchup. Betting on whether or not a team will make it out of the first round is a type of proposition bet that some sportsbooks will facilitate.
NHL All-Star Game Betting Trends
Many sportsbooks allow you to wager on NHL All-Star game betting trends, so you should look for the site that works best for your needs. The following all have terrific wagering services and bonuses, so it’s worth your time to find out more for yourself before aligning with a specific sportsbook service.
Bet On the NHL All-Star Game
The NHL All-Star game has cycled through various formats, including Wales and Campbell conference, East and West Conference, North America versus the world and a single NHL team against the rest of the league’s best. When you bet on the NHL all-star game, you’ll need to make sure that you’re aware of the latest changes to the format of the game, especially after the success of the 2016 version of the event.
New Tournament Format: Previous to 2016, the all-star game always involved two NHL teams assembled into two sides for three twenty-minute periods, just like a regular-season game. The latest format is a drastic departure, with each match consisting of ten-minute halves. Teams are assorted into their four divisions, with the eastern divisions and the western division playing one game to decide who gets to participate in the final championship game. Teams may only have three players on the ice at once, and fan voting can create an all-star out of anyone, including AHL’er and career goon John Scott.
