The NHL is taking steps to avoid another John Scott situation at the All-Star Game. The league announced new fan voting rules Monday that disqualify players from being named a captain if they're injured or sent to the American Hockey League. Scott's inclusion in the NHL's showcase event proved awkward for the NHL and he claimed the league tried to talk him out of playing. Players who are injured or in the minors won't be on the active ballot until they're back in the NHL. If someone is voted captain and is hurt or in the AHL, the player with the second-most votes gets in.

Source: CBC News November 21, 2016 20:15 UTC