They didn't change a lot, really. The guy can't play if he's injured or sent to the AHL. That doesn't mean fans can't still elect some 4th line guy to be an All Star captain. It just means anyone who wants to troll the vote has to do some research and pick a guy who won't get sent down before the ASG.
I couldn't possibly care less about the All Star game either way. You can watch more competitive hockey at your local arena on any given day.
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