Allen has not been as sharp the last 4-5 games but Elliott has not exactly been "the man" when he was inserted. What encourages me about Allen is that he has shown several games of very solid play. In short, we know he has what it takes. As always, it will come down to his and the rest of this team's ability to step-up un April...

The All-Star game is going to be a exhibition of skating, shooting and scoring. Since they have all but choked it out if the regular 5 on 5 game, this is the only time you'll get to see pure offensive talent, other than the OT 3 on 3. Not sure how it is going to be received but I know if it can be forked up, the NHL will find a way to fork it up.