There's a lot of talk lately about the players not wanting the All-star break, and the NHLPA has proposed a week long or so break for every FEB. Either to be filled with a World cup, or Olympics, or something (all-star game for off years, maybe). When I was a kid I loved the ALL STAR game and skills comp. It's too bad that the salaries have made it so none of the players ever want to play in it. Theoretically, it's a great idea.