Crosby was 'suspended' just last year for missing the All-Star game. Lidstrom and Datsyuk were as well one year. They still get paid, unlike normal suspension, but they can't play in the regular season game following the All-Star if they miss out without a good excuse.
Other years Crosby has been injured but went to the All-Star game festivities, made appearance, signed autographs, that sort of stuff, so the league was fine with it.
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