The NHL is taking steps to avoid another John Scott situation at the All-Star Game.The league announced new fan voting rules Monday that disqualify players from being named All-Star captains if theyre injured or sent to the American Hockey League. Scott, a journeyman enforcer, was voted in by fans last year when he was with the Arizona Coyotes and still served as the Pacific Division captain despite being traded to the Montreal Canadiens and demoted to the AHL.Scott was the MVP of the 3-on-3 tournament that will be back for a second year, but the NHL didnt want a similar awkward situation to happen leading up to the 2017 All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.Players who are injured or in the minors wont be on the active ballot until theyre back in the NHL. If someone is voted captain and is hurt or in the AHL, the player with the second-most votes gets in.Scott told Sportsnet that he approves of the rules change.I expected something to come about. Its good. Something had to happen. I dont think they wanted a situation like me to happen again, he told Sportsnet. Guys in the AHL, guys that are hurt ... I dont think they should be included anymore. I think it was a one-time thing. Its a good rule.Fans will vote for a captain from each division -- the Metropolitan, Atlantic, Central and Pacific -- regardless of position. The 3-on-3 tournament of the two Eastern and two Western Conference divisions facing each other before meeting in the final will take place on Sunday, Jan. 29.The All-Star skills competition will be Saturday, Jan. 28.The Associated Press contributed to this report. Cheap Darin Erstad Jersey . - The Washington Redskins have cut defensive lineman Adam Carriker and punter Sav Rocca. Cheap Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Jerseys . Breaking three of his own world records on his way to winning in Paris, Chan silenced the critics and left the audiences standing in appreciation and awe. http://www.cheapangelsjerseys.com/ .Y. -- Knicks coach Mike Woodson said Wednesday that J. Cheap Reggie Jackson Jersey .05 million next season unless Graham and the Saints subsequently agree on a long-term deal. The designation was released Monday after the deadline passed for NFL teams to use franchise or transition tags on players becoming free agents. Cheap CJ Wilson Jersey . Tracey comes to the Blue Bombers after spending over a decade with Queens University. Most recently he was the schools assistant football coach.Simon Whitlock has rediscovered his form behind the scenes and is aiming to ride the wave into the Grand Slam of Darts. The popular Australian has won two consecutive Players Championships in recent weeks, adding up a pair of nine-darters alongside a notable win over world No 1 Michael van Gerwen.With the Grand Slam rapidly approaching - you can watch live on Sky Sports from November 12 - Whitlock has revealed that he always felt this form would arrive. The two tournaments that I won, I hit nine-darters. Ive also missed three or four on the last dart. Simon Whitlock I havent played badly all year but I havent had the results, he told Sky Sports. Ive had a little bit of bad luck here and there, but my form has been pretty good.All the hard work that Ive done on the dartboard at home over the past couple of years is paying off. Watch Simon Whitlock win this match against Alan Norris with a 10-dart leg The two tournaments that I won, I hit nine-darters.dddddddddddd Ive also missed three or four on the last dart. I hit a lot of nine-darters in practice at home so its no surprise to me. MVG targets European treble Michael van Gerwen up against Simon Whitlock at European Championship Whitlock comes up against Van Gerwen again as the European Championship kicks off this weekend, saying: I beat him well, he knows Ive been winning, and hell feel uncomfortable. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. Watch the Grand Slam of Darts live on Sky Sports from November 12.You can watch Premier League football, plus Englands tour of Bangladesh and the Mexican Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy six months at half price! Also See: MVG targets European treble Euro darts first round draw On Sky TV Get Sky Sports ' ' '