Enforcer John Scott scores 2 goals in All-Star Game

But, there was one line in particular that absolutely floored me.

Jagr will turn 44 next month. It has been a whirlwind for the 33-year-old journeyman since he was voted in despite having played only 11 games with the Coyotes and recording one assist.

Jagr gave a charming, winning performance at the podium.

Jagr was asked if there was any one record he holds most dear to his heart, and he stopped to think about it. Then he thought about it some more.

“Today’s announcement is tremendous news for our fans and for our entire club”, said former player and current president of business operations Luc Robitaille in a statement. It’s just so insane to see him get all that support from so many people. “That’s what’s inspiring to me”. And at some point, without question, it was a joke. He pulled me up on stage with him a couple of years ago. He said it might be a “homage” to “an old tough guy”.

I’m not sure what I’m going to do Sunday. It looked like no other outdoor game that we conducted. He said, “If I were to bring in the Cup right and and said you could have it right now without playing another game, would you do it?’ And I guarantee you everyone would say no. It’s not about the Cup, it’s about the suffering it takes to get it”. “It’s skills, so it’s for the young guys most of the time”. I’m an National Hockey League player – and, whatever my set of skills may be, that I’m an National Hockey League player is no accident. I don’t want to be suspended, I don’t want to miss any games. “What if I win it?” Since he had to come to Nashville or face suspension, he’s going to take it as easy as he can. “I genuinely believe that when I’m on the ice, or even just the bench, I make my teammates feel safe to do what they do best”, he added. Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews announced on Thursday morning that he also won’t be attending the All-Star Game after sitting out Tuesday’s third-period in Carolina with an illness.

Jaromir Jagr’s inclusion in the All-Star game was universally popular with the fans, if not so much with Jagr himself.

“I think we surprised a lot of teams”, Jagr said.

Colorado Avalanche all-star Matt Duchene won’t just be handling hockey sticks in Nashville. He’s been playing since he was 14, learning with the help of his father, Vince, who plays three musical instruments.

“I don’t play (3 on 3) much in Florida, and we have the same coach”, Jagr said with a hearty chuckle.

The league’s online shop is sold out of John Scott shirts just days away from the game in Nashville. “So it’s mixed feelings a little bit”.

One hundred thirty-three National Football League players have been named to the Pro Bowl this season; Only 86 players were invited; forty-seven had to be replaced. “Regardless of how it happened or how this came about, I think we’re all looking forward to seeing him here”. “For him to be here is so cool”, he said.

John Scott signs autographs for fans on arrival at the Nashville International Airport on Thursday.

Scott’s All-Star contention was thrown into doubt when he was traded from the Arizona Coyotes to Montreal and demoted to its minor league affiliate, the St. John’s Ice Dogs.

Scott then asked an National Hockey League operative to take a picture of him at the podium.

So, Scott will participate in the hardest shot competition on Saturday night and skate the first 3-on-3 minutes of his National Hockey League career on Sunday afternoon.

So no return to the Fastest Skater competition?

“It was nice to hear that coming from him”.

“I’ll get a hat trick and everyone will be like, ‘Oh wow'”. They’re always editing the lists because some guys don’t want to do certain events.

Indeed, Scott emerged as equal parts charming and Howard Cosell tell-it-like-it-is during his 15 minutes of fame Friday, flashing a smile even as he criticized those who he said didn’t understand his part in this story. “At the end of the day, he’s kind of a family guy who worked his way up and was happy to be here.’ It’s nice to get this kind of opportunity”.