1. Milestones

https://simulationhockey.com/showthread....pid3626803

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2. Do you like the new format? Why or why not?

Far be it from me to criticize the powers that be in making this format change, but I'm personally not a huge fan of the new All-Star format.

I don't mind having this different format as a one-off event. If the intent here was to do something different to help celebrate the league's 80th season, then I'm fine with that. Shaking things up every now and then is something I would generally support. You never want to have the sense of routine creep in too much, and an occasional change helps keep users interested and motivated.

But making this new format into a permanent change is not something that I would support. I think that the All-Star game (and the same applies to both IIHF and WJC) should remain something that is exclusive. Only the very best of the best -- the stars who stand head and shoulder above the rest of the league -- should get to participate. When we have four fully-rostered All-Star teams, that means that 20% of the entire league gets to participate, and that doesn't count the fact that some percentage of players are inactive. Opening it up to so many players might be nice for the bubble players who wouldn't get selected otherwise, but it lessens the value of the honour if so many players are chosen.  I would prefer the All-Star game to remain a true best-on-best showcase of the league's top players.

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7. What would be your starting lineup, 3 forwards, 2 defencemen and a goalie for one of the SMJHL conferences?

The Northern Conference is a powerhouse of J talent. Here's the best starting lineup:

C:  Cristoforo Roccamontepiano
LW: Djoe Anderson
RW: Chuck Lumbermouth
LD: Peter
RD: Rodwin Dionicio
G:  Katharina Rosenthal

This lineup isn't necessarily the highest-scoring lineup that could be put together.  But it's a great balance of top-end scoring (Roccamontepiano) and solid defensive talent (Anderson, Dionicio).

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