Overlooked Stars: The NHL’s Biggest All-Star Game Snubs
Zack Cook
Host · Writer
Dylan Larkin - Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings have made a nice jump in the standings this year and appear to be in the next stages of their rebuild. After signing a long-term deal in the offseason, captain Dylan Larkin has continued to elevate his game in 2023-24. Larkin has put together 46 points in 43 games, and there's a good case to be made he should have been the Red Wings selection over Alex DeBrincat.
Detroit Red Wings Playoff Odds
The Red Wings are listed at -128 to qualify for the postseason.
Zach Hyman - Edmonton Oilers
Yes, the Edmonton Oilers already have two representatives in Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, but it's easy to make a case for Zach Hyman to be there. Hyman has added a strong net-front presence to this group and has tallied 30 goals in 44 games, which puts him on pace for over 50. If that isn't All-Star-level production, I don't know what is.
Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Odds
The Oilers boast the second-shortest Stanley Cup odds at +850.
Mikko Rantanen - Colorado Avalanche
It definitely feels strange that Mikko Rantanen won't be attending the NHL All-Star Game with his three Colorado Avalanche teammates. Rantanen has been dominant this year and tallied 66 points in 49 games. Yes, the NHL has rules about each team having a selection at the game, but Rantanen should certainly be there over his teammate Alexandar Georgiev.
Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Odds
The Avalanche own the shortest Stanley Cup odds at +800.
Mark Scheifele - Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets certainly weren't expected to be the juggernaut they've been to this point in the year. The Jets are 30-12-5 at the All-Star break, and Mark Scheifele is a big reason for that. Yes, the Jets have been great defensively and in goal, but Scheifele has provided a lot of production up front with 41 points in 41 games.
Winnipeg Jets Stanley Cup Odds
The Jets hold the tenth-shortest Stanley Cup odds at +1600.
Matthew Tkachuk - Florida Panthers
After making a surprising run to the Stanley Cup Finals last year, the Florida Panthers are back with a vengeance. Despite dealing with some inconsistencies and injuries early on, the Panthers find themselves right in the running for the top spot in the Atlantic division. Although Matthew Tkachuk got off to a puzzling start, he's been dominant over the last quarter of the season and has registered 51 points in 49 games.
Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Odds
The Panthers hold the third-shortest Stanley Cup odds at +950.
Dylan Larkin - Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings have made a nice jump in the standings this year and appear to be in the next stages of their rebuild. After signing a long-term deal in the offseason, captain Dylan Larkin has continued to elevate his game in 2023-24. Larkin has put together 46 points in 43 games, and there's a good case to be made he should have been the Red Wings selection over Alex DeBrincat.
Detroit Red Wings Playoff Odds
The Red Wings are listed at -128 to qualify for the postseason.
Zach Hyman - Edmonton Oilers
Yes, the Edmonton Oilers already have two representatives in Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, but it's easy to make a case for Zach Hyman to be there. Hyman has added a strong net-front presence to this group and has tallied 30 goals in 44 games, which puts him on pace for over 50. If that isn't All-Star-level production, I don't know what is.
Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Odds
The Oilers boast the second-shortest Stanley Cup odds at +850.
