Canadiens call up John Scott from IcaCaps

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John Scott

The Montreal Canadiens on Sunday recalled forward John Scott from the St, John's IceCaps (AHL), and sent Michael McCarron down to St. John's as a corresponding move.

Scott was the main discussion of this year's All-Star Game, making the game and starting a huge controversy with the way he was voted in. His Pacific Division team won the game's new tournament format.

It surely will be interesting to see Scott get some more NHL playing time.

Pacific wins ASG Tournament; John Scott wins MVP

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Pacific Division forward John Scott (28) of the Montreal
Canadiens is picked up by his teammates after beating
the Atlantic Division during the championship game of
the 2016 NHL All Star Game at Bridgestone Arena. 

(PHOTO: Christopher Hanewinckel/USA
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Corey Perry (Anaheim Ducks) scored the only goal at 13:38 in the 2016 NHL All-Star Game tournament final to earn the Pacific Division the championship in the tournament.

John Scott was voted MVP of the tournament.

The Pacific won the tournament and the $1 million prize pool with a 1-0 victory. Goalies John Gibson (Anaheim Ducks) and Jonathan Quick (Los Angeles Kings) combined for a 17-save shutout. 

"We were mucking and grinding," San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns said. "We want to represent our division. That's the way we roll over there."

John Scott's Media Day comments

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John Scott

John Scott sat down with the media on NHL All-Star Game media day o Friday

"I sat down with Gary [Bettman] and we had a quick chat. He said if we're gonna have you here we're gonna have a good time and we're gonna make the best of it, and have fun in Nashville."

Scott also gave his input when asked about if the NHL will tweak the All-Star fan voting.

"I guess they'll do something. I don't think it'll have the same effect of the fans next year, but they should do something if they don't want this happening for sure".

NHL says John Scott will captain Pacific Team in all-star game

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John Scott

Despite a recent trade to Montreal, John Scott will captain the Pacific Division in the 2016 Honda NHL All-Star Game.

Scott was voted as captain by fans for the game but was traded to the Canadiens soon after.

"I am looking forward to enjoying a fun and unique experience at All-Star Weekend in Nashville with my family," Scott said in a statement released by the league. "While being voted to the All-Star Game by the fans was not something I expected to happen, I am excited to participate in the All-Star events with my fellow players."

The trade from the Coyotes on Friday disappointed did disappoint Scott. 

 "Yeah, obviously," Scott said. "It's something I didn't expect. It came out of thin air for me. I had no idea I was going to get traded. But hey, it is what it is. I had a contract with the Coyotes, and they could trade me wherever they wanted. It's their decision. They wanted to make their team better, and that's what happened."