There will be no John Scott Cinderella story at the 2017 NHL All-Star Game, and he's OK with that.
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Scott was the toast of the town in Nashville last season after controversially earning a captain's role due to a flawed fan voting system.
After an overwhelming reception from fans and a memorable two-goal effort, Scott was named MVP, and won over even the harshest of critics as his teammates carried him off the ice in celebration.
However, the NHL made sure Scott's saga was a one-time thing by changing the voting rules to ensure more skilled players are chosen.
Scott, now out of hockey, was asked about the changes, and he's fine with what the league decided.
"Yeah I expected something to come about," Scott told Sportsnet's Jeff Marek. "It's good, I think something had to happen. I don't think they want a situation like me to happen again."
He added, "It's a good rule."
Starting this season, eligible players must be on an NHL roster as of Nov. 1, and AHL players - which Scott was at the time of his nomination - aren't permitted to receive votes, unless their time in the developmental league is for a conditioning stint.
All-Star weekend begins Jan. 28 in Los Angeles.
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