The initial selections for the Eastern Conference All-Star roster have been unveiled for the 2024 NHL All-Star weekend in Toronto from Feb. 1-3. To say the least, there are some solid players listed, but also reasons for the fans to be upset by the rule that each Eastern Conference team must be represented.
Leading the group are Auston Matthews, Sidney Crosby, David Pastrnak, Nick Suzuki, and Brady Tkachuk. Matthews, the league’s top goal-scorer with 30 goals, represents the host Toronto Maple Leafs. Suzuki, making his third All-Star appearance, and Tkachuk, the Ottawa Senators’ captain earning his fourth nod, add depth to the core.
The Western Conference players will be revealed later, with fan voting determining the final 12 players. The voting begins right away and fans can contribute at the link here.
Rasmus Dahlin of the Buffalo Sabres is the sole defenseman on the roster. That will make things interesting considering the team will need at least six. Thus, half of the final 12 votes will be defensemen.
The Full Eastern Conference 2024 List:
Boston Bruins: David Pastrnak, F
Buffalo Sabres: Rasmus Dahlin, D
Carolina Hurricanes: Sebastian Aho, F
Columbus Blue Jackets: Boone Jenner, F
Detroit Red Wings: Alex DeBrincat, F
Florida Panthers: Sam Reinhart, F
Montreal Canadiens: Nick Suzuki, F
New Jersey Devils: Jack Hughes, F
New York Islanders: Mathew Barzal, F
New York Rangers: Igor Shesterkin, G
Ottawa Senators: Brady Tkachuk, F
Philadelphia Flyers: Travis Konecny, F
Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby, F
Tampa Bay Lightning: Nikita Kucherov, F
Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews, F
Washington Capitals: Tom Wilson, F
