The Winter Classic is the NHL's marquee event, bringing the league incredible exposure on a day when everyone is home and watching TV.
This is the moment for the NHL to really market itself to the nation. It's also a moment for some of the players beloved by diehard puckheads to make their names known nationally.
This year's matchup will feature two Original Six rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings, playing at The Big House in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Take a look at how the ice is going to look:
It's a pretty special event, hearkening back to the roots of hockey in backyard ponds on a cold winter's day.
Which players are going to use this grand stage to break out? Below are a few candidates.
Jonas Gustavsson, G, Detroit
Jimmy Howard is still injured and not a lock to play in this game. He told Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press that he's aiming for a game against the Nashville Predators on December 30th and "then hopefully taking off from there."
Because he's not a lock, there's a good chance th ...
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