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The ever-struggling NHL All-Stars game (last year's viewership dropped nearly one million from the previous broadcast in 2012) was given a complete overhaul this year. In addition to the new three game 3-on-3 format, the usual captain selection by the league was put into the hands of the (ahem) capable fans. In December, people around the world cast their ballots for the four division captains. Without any pre-approved candidate lists, all players, from all teams, of all positions, were fair game for the title.[...]