Makar sucks, I can think of zero defensemen in the world that are better than him.
Hope Boston doesn’t boo the Canadian anthem, show them political issues don’t belong in sports.
- Angotti

I’ve never understood why they play anthems at sporting events. Stop playing anthems and there is no problem.

I just read an article about the 25 Blackhawks that saved the city's pride in the NHL. No mention of Patrick Kane. WTF? They went as far back as Doug Bently. No Max? What about Charlie Gardiner? I was absolutely shocked when there was no mention of James Bedard! (LOL) No mention of Wharrem, Stapleton, or White? I am getting tired of reading bullpoop from people who have no clue as to what they are writing about.

I just read an article about the 25 Blackhawks that saved the city's pride in the NHL. No mention of Patrick Kane. WTF? They went as far back as Doug Bently. No Max? What about Charlie Gardiner? I was absolutely shocked when there was no mention of James Bedard! (LOL) No mention of Wharrem, Stapleton, or White? I am getting tired of reading bullpoop from people who have no clue as to what they are writing about.
- bjphawkfan

Dan Maloney, Jerry Korab, Gerry Pinder, Murray Bannerman, Mikal Handzus, geez!

I’ve never understood why they play anthems at sporting events. Stop playing anthems and there is no problem.
- paulr

Normally, I'm completely on board with you for the NHL season, but... this is literally the 4 Nations tournament. Country vs. Country. Isn't it kinda expected?

I didn't think that goal was that soft.
It was open season for Guentzel.

Start of the game was hilarious

Anyone paying attention the Hogs game?
- captainserious

I missed last night's game, but I have been for most of the season. If anyone gets the chance to watch a game I think it's worth it to do so.

Might be premature, but I think Lev is starting to take off. It's like he realized that there isn't really that much other talent on the team right now so he's going to generate as much as he can. He's carrying the puck really well, making smart/quick decisions, and still getting a lot of shots on net.

Maybe it's because he's got Kuzmin now and he's more comfortable, or again he just realizes that there isn't much real talent on the roster, but he's a different guy. Before you could just tell he was a good player on an average team. Now you are starting to see that he's a special player.

He still needs to learn to pick his spots a bit better in his own zone, but with the puck on his stick, there's a huge difference to me.

Normally, I'm completely on board with you for the NHL season, but... this is literally the 4 Nations tournament. Country vs. Country. Isn't it kinda expected?
- Chunk

True, but with all that’s going on and been said Canadians fans booing the American Anthem was also expected. Now Boston fans will boo Canada’s anthem, and rightly so.

Dan Maloney, Jerry Korab, Gerry Pinder, Murray Bannerman, Mikal Handzus, geez!

- rpeters01

You forgot Ken Yaremchuk

True, but with all that’s going on and been said Canadians fans booing the American Anthem was also expected. Now Boston fans will boo Canada’s anthem, and rightly so.
- paulr

And the networks will get about an extra 15 minutes of useless news porn and it will go away. I don't think it really matters. Anyone with any sense at all knows its mostly, if not entirely performative. Don't give it any legs and it won't walk.

It's a stupid distraction. Focus on the games (everyone, not you specifically) because thus far they've been pretty awesome and everyone will be a lot happier.

And the networks will get about an extra 15 minutes of useless news porn and it will go away. I don't think it really matters. Anyone with any sense at all knows its mostly, if not entirely performative. Don't give it any legs and it won't walk.

It's a stupid distraction. Focus on the games (everyone, not you specifically) because thus far they've been pretty awesome and everyone will be a lot happier.
- Chunk

Games have been phenomenal. Max effort from guys on the ice.

Best players on the planet taking runs at each other, looking for big hits, everyone’s playing tight D, and you mix that with world class skill.

Excited to see if this carries over into the Olympics next year.

Why would Americans boo Canada? No problem with the booing our anthem. I can understand why Canadians are a bit insulted.
- bhawks2241

Because it’s Boston

You forgot Ken Yaremchuk
- bjphawkfan

and Wayne Van Dorp...

and Wayne Van Dorp...
- SC116

Behn Wilson

Behn Wilson
- HawkintheD

Shawn Lalonde

Shawn Lalonde
- paulr

Everett Sanipass

FOUR NATIONS: Whats interesting is that each player must LOVE playing with top end talent on each line. Passess connect, eleite speed, vision, etc. must be a pleasure to snap a pass off to a teammate and the pass is not fumbled or lost - then they go back to their teams next week and back to reality. Massive decline in talent across their entire rosters.

You forgot Ken Yaremchuk
- bjphawkfan

Artem Anisimov.

FOUR NATIONS: Whats interesting is that each player must LOVE playing with top end talent on each line. Passess connect, eleite speed, vision, etc. must be a pleasure to snap a pass off to a teammate and the pass is not fumbled or lost - then they go back to their teams next week and back to reality. Massive decline in talent across their entire rosters.
- glennjpawlak22

I think Russia should be there. Which would mean at least one more team if not three.

And the networks will get about an extra 15 minutes of useless news porn and it will go away. I don't think it really matters. Anyone with any sense at all knows its mostly, if not entirely performative. Don't give it any legs and it won't walk.

It's a stupid distraction. Focus on the games (everyone, not you specifically) because thus far they've been pretty awesome and everyone will be a lot happier.
- Chunk

How many first rounders would KD be willing to trade for Hagel?

I mentioned Sam Rinzel possibly signing a pro contract this year and not going back to college.

Ben Pope has an article rankings our prospects with Rinzel up to #3 and debuting in Chicago this year.

I missed last night's game, but I have been for most of the season. If anyone gets the chance to watch a game I think it's worth it to do so.

Might be premature, but I think Lev is starting to take off. It's like he realized that there isn't really that much other talent on the team right now so he's going to generate as much as he can. He's carrying the puck really well, making smart/quick decisions, and still getting a lot of shots on net.

Maybe it's because he's got Kuzmin now and he's more comfortable, or again he just realizes that there isn't much real talent on the roster, but he's a different guy. Before you could just tell he was a good player on an average team. Now you are starting to see that he's a special player.

He still needs to learn to pick his spots a bit better in his own zone, but with the puck on his stick, there's a huge difference to me.
- Chunk

Was reading a nice article from Pope in the Times talking about how Nazar (before getting called up), Lev and Ludwinski all bonded over fishing.

How many first rounders would KD be willing to trade for Hagel?
- rpeters01

Probably what he got for him. At this point with the overflow of prospects they have, I wouldn't be against it.

I am glad that Bedard was passed up for this tournament. He may have gotten really hurt out there

I am glad that Bedard was passed up for this tournament. He may have gotten really hurt out there
- glennjpawlak22

And he likely wouldn’t have. There was no place for him on the team.

Lardis with another goal

Canada taking it to the Finns.

Should make for an interesting game on Thursday. Not sure if the older Tkachuk will be healthy to play on Thursday.

Misa still tearing it up,odd to see Wiz with the Hocks taking Hagens over Misa at lines.com

Earlier in the year I thought McQueen would be a good target, not sure if he has the same issues that Cayden Lindstrom has,but if he does I'd stay away from him. The other day I checked and Lindstrom still has not played a single game this year? Poor kid.

True, but with all that’s going on and been said Canadians fans booing the American Anthem was also expected. Now Boston fans will boo Canada’s anthem, and rightly so.
- paulr

I hope they don't; there's a lot to love about you hosers.