2011 NHL All-Star Game Mock Draft: Who's First? Who's Last?

Tomorrow night, the NHL will bring us something that has never been seen before: The NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft.

Instead of East vs. West this year, the NHL has decided that they will have a Fantasy Draft to determine the teams.

The Detroit Red Wing's Nicklas Lidstrom and Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal are the Team captains and they will pick their teams this Friday. Lidstrom is joined by the Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane and Tampa Bay Lightning's Martin St.Louis, while Stall is joined by the Washington Capitals' Mike Green and the Vancouver Canucks Ryan Kesler.

The NHL is hyping the draft up by saying Ovechkin and Crosby(before he pulled out) could play together. They've also added the brother vs. brother gimmick in terms of the Staals and the Sedin twins.

While some people I've talked to don't like this new concept, I believe it adds a little bit of intrigue into a game that hasn't really mattered much in past years.

I know I'll be watching this Friday to see what happens. Since I'm watching it on TSN, I know I'll have to deal Pierre McGuire try to make sense of the picks and I guess I'm about to do the same thing but I think I can make it a little more interesting.

I'm going to flip a coin and... Team Staal gets the first pick

So with further a due, with the first pick in the 2011 NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft, Team Staal selects...

1. Team Stall Selects Steven Stamkos

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TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 25: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at St. Pete Times Forum on January 25, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning defeated the Leafs 2-0. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Imag

It's quite simple, with Sidney Crosby out, Stamkos has the most goals out of the players in the All-Star game. It also keeps Stamkos from playing with his line-mate in Tampa Bay, Martin St.Louis.

2. Team Lidstrom Selects Daniel Sedin

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 14: Daniel Sedin #22 of the Vancouver Canucks warms up before the game against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on January 14, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

With this pick, you know whats coming...

3. Team Staal Selects Henrik Sedin

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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 18: Henrik Sedin #33 of the Vancouver Canucks warms up prior to facing the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on January 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Canucks 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/

Just keeping the Sedins apart.

4. Team Lidstrom Selects Alex Ovechkin

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TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 22: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates up the ice during game action at the Air Canada Centre against the Toronto Maple Leafs January 22, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images)

He has to go in the top five, even with the year he's having.

5. Team Staal Selects Cam Ward

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 16: Goaltender Cam Ward #30 of the Carolina Hurricanes against the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena on December 16, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Apparently there's a rule that says that all six goaltenders be gone by round 10 so I believe Staal will pick up his team-mate in Carolina as soon as he can.

6. Team Lidstrom Selects Marc-Andre Fleury

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 08: Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins guards the net against the Minnesota Wild on January 8, 2011 at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Lidstrom replies with quite possibly a better goaltender than Ward in Fleury

7. Team Staal Selects Dustin Byfuglien

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MONTREAL, CANADA - JANUARY 2: Dustin Byfuglien #33 of the Atlanta Thrashers skates during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on January 2, 2011 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Thrashers defeated the Canadiens 4-3 in overtime

With the first defenseman taken, you have to go with the highest scoring one.

By the way, another rule says that all defensemen must be picked by round 15

8. Team Lidstrom Selects Jonathan Toews

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DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 22: Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Black Hawks waits for a faceoff in a game against the Detroit Red Wings on January 22, 2011 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Hawks defeated the Wings 4-1. (Photo by Claus Anderse

Finally, a duo remains together.

9. Team Staal Selects Kris Letang

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NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 20: Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins waits for a faceoff in an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on January 20, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Staal takes his second defense man of the draft.

10. Team Lidstrom Selects Duncan Keith

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 03: Duncan Keith #2 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on January 3, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The Blackhawks defeated the Kings 4-3. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

The Chicago trifecta is completed.

11. Team Staal Selects Henrik Lundqvist

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 11: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers warms up before playing against the Montreal Canadiens on January 11, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Goalies now have to be snapped up quickly.

12. Team Lidstrom Selects Jonas Hiller

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ANAHEIM, CA - JANUARY 12: Jonas Hiller #1 of the Anaheim Ducks tends net against the St. Louis Blues at the Honda Center on January 12, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Lidstrom knows the Ducks well and how good Hiller is.

13. Team Staal Selects Tim Thomas

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MONTREAL, CANADA - JANUARY 8: Tim Thomas #30 of the Boston Bruins stops the puck during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on January 8, 2011 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Team Staal finishes up it's goalie selections.

14. Team Lidstrom Selects Zdeno Chara

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SUNRISE, FL - DECEMBER 27: Zdeno Chara #33 of the Boston Bruins skates prior to the game against the Florida Panthers on December 27, 2010 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Team Lidstrom's defense is starting to look scary.

15. Team Staal Selects Matt Duchene

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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 10: Matt Duchene #9 of the Colorado Avalanche controls the puck against the Detroit Red Wings at the Pepsi Center on January 10, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. Duchene earned the number one star as he scored two goals as the Avalanche def

Team Staal is starting to look like Team North America with only two players not born in the Western Hemisphere.

16. Team Lidstrom Selects Brad Richards

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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 08: Brad Richards #91 of the Dallas Stars awaits the start of play against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 8, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Stars 5-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty

Lidstrom continues to pick players he's familiar with.

17. Team Staal Selects Rick Nash

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SUNRISE, FL - JANUARY 19: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates prior to the NHL game against the Florida Panthers on January 19, 2011 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Staal adds a teammate of his on the Gold Medal winning Team Canada from 2010

18. Team Lidstrom Selects Anze Kopitar

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 20: Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings reacts at the end of the game after a 2-0 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes at the Staples Center on January 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Most likely to be an All Star for many years to come.

19. Team Staal Selects Dan Boyle

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 17: Dan Boyle #22 of the San Jose Sharks stands attended before the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on January 17, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Sharks defeated the Coyotes 4-2. (Photo by Christian Peter

Staal's defense isn't looking too shabby either.

20. Team Lidstrom Selects Carey Price

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 11: Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens warms up before playing against the New York Rangers on January 11, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Have no choice but to pick him now.

21. Team Staal Selects Shea Weber

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SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 08: Shea Weber #6 of the Nashville Predators in action against the San Jose Sharks at HP Pavilion on January 8, 2011 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

His blistering shot definitely helps.

22. Team Lidstrom Selects Brent Burns

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EDMONTON, CANADA - JANUARY 18: Brent Burns #8 of the Minnesota Wild skates against the Edmonton Oilers on January 18, 2011 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Dale MacMillan/Getty Images)

To be an All Star after two injury plagued seasons is impressive.

23. Team Staal Selects Marc Staal

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NEW YORK , NY - JANUARY 13: Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers plays the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the game at Madison Square Garden on January 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

One brotherly duo will stick together.

24. Team Lidstrom Selects Corey Perry

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ANAHEIM, CA - JANUARY 12: Corey Perry #10 of the Anaheim Ducks skates against the St. Louis Blues at the Honda Center on January 12, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Another member of Team Canada 2010 goes to Team Lidstrom.

25. Team Staal Selects Daniel Briere

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DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 2: Daniel Briere #48 of the Philadelphia Flyers controls the puck in a game against the Detroit Red Wings on January 2, 2011 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

The first replacement player picked.

26. Team Lidstrom Selects David Backes

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: David Backes #42 of the St. Louis Blues skates against the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center on January 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Their last pick before having to take the last two defensemen.

27. Team Staal Selects Claude Giroux

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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 08: Claude Giroux #28 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates against San Jose Sharks on December 8, 2010 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sharks defeat the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty I

Team Staal adds a little bit of chemisty with their second straight Flyer picked.

28. Team Lidstrom Selects Erik Karlsson

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 20: Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Philadelphia Flyers on January 20, 2011 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Lidstrom selects his fellow Swede first.

29. Team Staal Selects Patrick Sharp

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DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 22: Patrick Sharp #10 of the Chicago Black Hawks waits for a faceoff in a game against the Detroit Red Wings on January 22, 2011 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Hawks defeated the Wings 4-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen

Staal prevents Lidstrom from having all four Blackhawks by picking Sharp.

30. Team Lidstrom Selects Keith Yandle

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 22: Keith Yandle #3 of the Phoenix Coyotes skates with the puck during the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on January 22, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 4-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Earns the distinction of being the last defenseman picked.

31. Team Staal Selects Jeff Skinner

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on January 5, 2011 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Hurricanes 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty I

Staal succeeds in picking all Hurricanes in the All-Star game.

32. Team Lidstrom Selects Loui Eriksson

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OTTAWA, ON - NOVEMBER 24: Loui Eriksson #21 of the Dallas Stars carries the puck up ice in a game against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place on November 24, 2010 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images)

Lidstom adds Richards linemate in Dallas.

33. Team Staal Selects Phil Kessel

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TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 22: Phil Kessel #81of the Toronto Maple Leafs waits for a faceoff during game action at the Air Canada Centre against the Washington Capitals January 22, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images)

He just can't get picked last.

34. Team Lidstom Selects Patrick Elias

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NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 20: Patrik Elias #26 of the New Jersey Devils skates during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Prudential Center on January 20, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Lidstrom takes the last non replacement player.

35. Team Staal Selects Paul Stastny

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DENVER, CO - JANUARY 18: Paul Stastny #26 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on during a break in the action against the Vancouver Canucks at the Pepsi Center on January 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Canucks 4-3 in overtime. (Pho

Duchene gets his Avalanche teammate to join him with Team Staal.

36. Team Lidstrom Selects Martin Havlat

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EDMONTON, CANADA - JANUARY 18: Martin Havlat #24 of the Minnesota Wild skates against the Edmonton Oilers on January 18, 2011 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Dale MacMillan/Getty Images)

If Havlat was playing like the man he's replacing, Evgeni Malkin, he wouldn't be selected last.

Team Staal Line-Up

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 05: Eric Staal #12 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on January 5, 2011 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Hurricanes 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Ima

1rst line: Steven Stamkos- Eric Staal- Rick Nash

2nd line: Ryan Kesler- Henrik Sedin- Daniel Briere

3rd line: Matt Duchene- Paul Stastny- Phil Kessel

4th line: Patrick Sharp- Jeff Skinner- Claude Giroux

1rst Defense Pair: Mike Green- Dustin Byfuglien

2nd Defense Pair: Kris Letang- Dan Boyle

3rd Defense Pair: Shea Weber- Marc Staal

Starting Goalie: Henrik Lundqvist

2nd Goalie: Tim Thomas

3rd Goalie: Cam Ward

Team Lidstrom Line-Up

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DETROIT - DECEMBER 13: Niklas Lidstrom #5 of the Detroit Red Wings looks on during the game against the Edmonton Oilers at Joe Louis Arena on December 13, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

1rst line: Alex Ovechkin- Jonathan Toews- Patrick Kane

2nd line: Daniel Sedin- Brad Richards- Corey Perry

3rd line: Loui Eriksson- Anze Kopitar- David Backes

4th line: Patrick Elias- Loui Eriksson- Martin Havlat

1rst Defense Pair: Nik Lidstrom- Duncan Keith

2nd Defense Pair: Zdeno Chara- Brent Burns

3rd Defense Pair: Erik Karlsson- Keith Yandle

Starting Goalie: Marc-Andre Fleury

2nd Goalie: Carey Price

3rd Goalie: Jonas Hiller

Closing

If the teams are anything like this, I think it would be a very good game to watch. I tried to employ strategies that the captains might consider themselves, but that being said, I'm not Lidstrom or Staal.

This draft would have appeared a lot different if the big names like Crosby, Malkin, and Jarome Iginla hadn't dropped out.

Still, this Sunday's All-Star game should be very exciting.