This season’s NHL All-Star Game is going to be a bit different compared to those of the recent past. The league announced three major additions to the competition that will hopefully bring in higher viewership to a more exciting broadcast.

The Return of the Player Draft

For the first time since 2015, the NHL All-Star Game rosters will be determined by a draft. Four captains will select their respective teams, each with the help of an honorary celebrity captain as well. Although there were many memorable moments from the division-based all-star rosters such as John Scott captaining the Pacific to victory in 2016, the return of the draft will provide a lot more entertainment for fans and players themselves. The player draft has had some iconic moments over the years.

Phil Kessel as the last pick in 2011

Team Foligno recreating history in 2015 by trading Tyler Seguin for Phil Kessel

Alex Ovechkin asking to be selected last in 2015 because he needed a car

PWHL 3-on-3 tournament

After the success of involving women’s hockey in past NHL All-Star Games, the 2024 showcase will feature a 3-on-3 tournament between PWHL stars following the start of their inaugural season in January. With recent moments like Sarah Nurse on the cover of NHL 23 and the hype surrounding the PWHL, women’s hockey is growing and can only be a benefit for all parties involved. Women’s hockey has also provided the NHL All-Star Game with a some iconic moments over the years.

Kendall Coyne Schofield participates in the 2019 Fastest Skater

Hilary Knight demonstrates (and dominates) 2018 Accuracy Shooting

Man of the year award

The last addition to All-Star Weekend comes from the NHL Alumni Association. As the 2024 showcase is being held in Toronto, the association will name a Man of the Year in honor of the 1967 squad, the last Maple Leafs team to hoist the Stanley Cup.