Ways to improve the all star game.

[Golden_Rhino]

The NHL all star game was a couple of days ago, and as usual it turned into a game of shinny with a ridiculous score. Since then every sports station in my market has been discussing how to improve the NHL all star game (actually, this discussion takes place after the all star game in every sport). There is talk of taking the voting away from the fans, and making the game 'worth' something.

What I want to know is why? Who cares if all star games suck? Do people have a realistic expectation that the players are going to go all out? Are leagues really dumb enough to think that someone who hates a sport will a good all star game and instantly fall in love?