Boston Bruins' Tim Thomas has been a brick wall leading the league in save percentage with .945. (AP)

The NHL All-Star Game is without Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby, who’s been out since early January with a concussion. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks are making a run at the Stanley Cup. Bill talks with Helene Elliott of the LA Times about the new All-Star format and the second half of the NHL season.