C.J.’S

TOP FIVE

The “last men in” are still to be selected for next month’s NHL all-star game, but here are five who should have earned an invite already:

1. Nazem Kadri

An unexpected season where the veteran Avalanche centre has become a top-10 scorer should be properly recognized.

2. Steven Stamkos

The Lightning captain has turned back the clock during long injury layoffs for Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point.

3. Brad Marchand

He’s leading the Bruins in goals and points.

4. Igor Shesterkin

The Rangers lead the NHL in save percentage and Shesterkin is 17-4-2.

5. Sidney Crosby

The definition of an all-star, no matter what his numbers are like in any given season.