We borrow an idea from Arizona Coyotes insider Craig Morgan for improving the NHL All-Star game format of using a 3-on-3 mini team All-Star tourney to expand what players would merit inclusion. It isn't a perfect idea. It is way better than what the NHL is doing right now.

We also tell you the one player named from the division teams so far. 

Also - Dallas continues to lead the Central Division. 2nd place Winnipeg is by Point% first but a point back. How Minnesota in 3rd is middling between 2nd and 4th and Colorado snag an OT win to stay 4th heading into Monday's games.

The Pacific division Top 4 comparatives.

Division Top 4 teams based on standings headed into January 9th NHL schedule. 

Recorded and Edited: January 9, 2023.

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St. Louis and Nashville don't gain ground as Arizona has a better week and Chicago is hard to watch all the time.

The Pacific division pair comparatives.

Bottom and Healthy Scratch Pairing - (Part 2 of 2)

Recorded and Edited: January 1, 2023.

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Dallas continues to lead the Central Division. 2nd place Winnipeg lost to 3rd place Minnesota - who played 3 division games and Colorado have a rough week and we explain why.

The Pacific division pair comparatives.

Top and 2nd Pairing - (Part 1 of 2)

Recorded and Edited: January 1, 2023.

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All in one Central Division look to the Xmas break.

Does not include Tuesday's nights games.

The Pacific division pair comparatives.

Recorded and Edited: December 26, 2022.

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Rebuild reminder for Arizona and Chicago

Vets, Core Player Pieces, and High Draft Pick Success.

Who do fans follow on the Arizona and Chicago teams that should stick to see the other side of each teams rebuild.

The bottom pair Arizona and Chicago bring up the basement. A look at both teams since the last podcast.

The Pacific division pair comparative

Healthy Scratch Pairing - (Part 4 of 4)

Recorded and Edited: December 22, 2022.

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St. doesn't start the lineup right and other bench minors.

The watch-ability of St. Louis and Nashville.

The bottom pair St. Louis and Nashville are both 500pt%. A look at both teams since the last podcast.

The Pacific division pair comparative

Bottom Pairing - (Part 3 of 4)

Recorded and Edited: December 20, 2022.

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Cale Makar declines penalty drawn.

The NHL's 3 point games make trying not to win valuable

The second pair Minnesota and Colorado are 2 points apart. A look at both teams since the last podcast.

The Pacific division pair comparative.

Second Pairing - (Part 2 of 4)

Recorded and Edited: December 20, 2022.

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As Dallas and Winnipeg battle for the division lead - the teams won't play again this regular szn. A proposal may change that for future years.

The top pair Winnipeg and Dallas are 1 point apart. A look at both teams since the last podcast.

The Pacific division pair comparative.

Top Pairing - (Part 1 of 4)

Recorded and Edited: December 18, 2022.

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Starting goaltending and goals saved above expected why Arizona is 4 points up on Chicago.

4 points the difference between Arizona and Chicago - in tank watch.

The Pacific division pair comparative.

Healthy Scratch Pairing - (Part 4 of 4)

Recorded and Edited: December 14, 2022.

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Is the coach hot seat heating up in both St. Louis and Nashville?

Bottom pairing Nashville and St. Louis just squared off head-to-head. A look at both teams since the last podcast.

The Pacific division pair comparative.

Bottom Pairing - (Part 3 of 4)

Recorded and Edited: December 12, 2022.

Content is prior to Tuesday nights game between Edmonton and Nashville.

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