I am so smart…S.M.R.T. (again)
To follow up on my previous great idea, earlier this month James Duthie wrote a column on how to spice up the NHL All Star Game.
We need to Globetrotter the Shootout.
It’s time for a hockey version of the NBA Slam-Dunk Contest.
I want the most ridiculous “How’d he do that!?!” dekes, the sickest spineramas, the lacrosse-like over the shoulder flips.
I want celebrity judges with placards (Hey, I know a guy who could get Hilary Duff). I want screaming fans holding up “10″ signs. I want more YouTube hits than D*** in a Box.
They’re also talking about the same idea on the NHL on TSN tonight, stating that the NHLPA really like the idea and the NHL is “intrigued”.
Sound familiar? It should.
Back in January, I posted a similar solution here. After another lackadaisical All Star celebration, I posted my thoughts on how to add some spice to what should be a collection of great talent. Get the celebrities there as judges, Snoop Dogg, Lil Jon, Hillary Duff, all the people they show in the stands. Hell, get guys like Brett Hull and Jeremy Roenick for attitude and commentary. Let the imagination run wild and sit back and enjoy.
I think Duthie and I both agree that the powers that be share this opinion and we see some excitement in Atlanta.