Twitter playfully digs at John Scott being named all-star captain

Arizona’s John Scott talks to the media about being named All-Star Game captain, playing 3-on-3 hockey, and how he is approaching the experience.

Sportsnet Staff January 2, 2016, 5:10 PM

Even on a day when he was a healthy scratch, Arizona Coyotes forward John Scott was the talk of the hockey world on Saturday afternoon.

Scott became a bit of a polarizing topic after the NHL announced he would be representing the Pacific Division as a team captain at the 2016 All-Star Game.

Many throughout the hockey world chimed in — or took a friendly shot — at the fans’ decision to vote in Scott as an all-star captain.

https://twitter.com/DamoSpin/status/683334143510507520

Fans-I was afraid,that 3on3 all-Star game may kill me,now,I am more afraid,fighting John Scott 6,8 300 during All-Star, kill me for sure

— Jaromir Jagr (@68Jagr) January 2, 2016

Give the people what they want Big John! #NHLASG16

— George Parros (@GeorgeParros) January 2, 2016

To be honest, I’m a little annoyed at the NHL for allowing John Scott to take away an All-Star Game spot from Dwight King.

— The Royal Half (@theroyalhalf) January 2, 2016

Andrew Shaw to Bryan Bickell after hearing John Scott was elected to NHL All-Star Game: "So you're telling me there's a chance." #Blackhawks

— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) January 2, 2016

Congratulations to former #sjsharks sniper big John Scott for being named 2016 NHL all star captain. Wait, is that right? :)

— #SJSharkie (@sjsharkie) January 2, 2016

@EdmontonOilers @ArizonaCoyotes
*All-Star Captain John Scott #SunWest1stGoal

— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) January 2, 2016

John Scott says he's going to ASG and will be a great interview. Looking forward to it. Also looking forward to fans never voting again.

— Mike Harrington (@ByMHarrington) January 2, 2016

https://twitter.com/JonathanWillis/status/683334584130469889

https://twitter.com/JoeYerdon/status/683335107374116864

What are the chances John Scott comes down with a mysterious lower body injury two days before the All-Star Game?

— Ryan Kennedy (@THNRyanKennedy) January 2, 2016

If you really have a problem with John Scott in the All-Star game, then you take the All-Star game way too seriously. Also, you're no fun.

— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) January 2, 2016

Patrick Kane on John Scott being elected to All-Star Game: "Hopefully Johnny shows up. It would be something good for the game." #Blackhawks

— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) January 2, 2016

Ok. It was funny. We all had a laugh, and the point's been made. Now, John Scott politely declines the all-star pick and we move on, right?

— Down Goes Brown (@DownGoesBrown) January 2, 2016