It doesn't get more NHL than the NHL's John Scott All-Star fiasco.
The lumbering enforcer was officially named captain of the Pacific Division at the All-Star Game - for the second time - on Tuesday, despite being traded last week to the Eastern Conference's Montreal Canadiens and banished to the AHL.
Twitter, of course, went bananas after the announcement. Here are some of the finer reactions:
The NHL got bullied by social media. They need2 hire an enforcer, like John Scott.
— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) January 19, 2016
So now we get to find out if “Everybody trying to make sure John Scott gets a tap-in goal” will be an upgrade over “Nobody trying at all.”
— Down Goes Brown (@DownGoesBrown) January 19, 2016
NHL: vote your favorite players into the All Star game
Fans: JOHN SCOTT
NHL: New phone, who dis?
Fans: We can literally see you
NHL: ...fine
— Sara of Space (@helmerroids) January 19, 2016
This John Scott thing definitely ends with his wife going into labor on January 30 and him missing everything to be there for the birth.
— January Jonezo (@davelozo) January 19, 2016
It's entirely possible that John Scott's last NHL "game" will be the NHL all-star game.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 19, 2016
More said/written about '16 All Star Game than all others combined. Unexpected bonus from chaotic situation. But in the end; right decision.
— Scott Burnside (@ESPN_Burnside) January 19, 2016