Bunch of Buzz Killingtons out here. 4 of the 5 best countries in the world battling it out. Would Russia make it better? Sure, but that doesn't make it not entertaining.

I went to the World Cup of Hockey in 2016 and while NA team/ team Europe didn't make much sense, the hockey was still awesome.

Whether it is a single all star game with 2 teams, or a tournament with 4. It is still stupid. I hope the players enjoy a nice break. See you on the other side.

Imo, waste of time. Just like the Olympics, all I remember was guys getting hurt and messing up the playoff push. Glad my rangers aren’t in the hunt much lately.

On a scale of 1 to 10. Zero.

Not interested at all... Not planning on watching any of it. Why? Let me count the ways:

1) bringing the season to an unnecessary dead stop right as teams are starting to get in the thick of playoff pushes.

2) omission of what could have been to very good, competitive teams from Czechia and Russia, not to mention other NHLers that are left out because, oh, sorry, just 4 teams!

3) nothing feels organic. the whole thing feels forced, from ESPN constantly pushing this event to the fact that you can only get certain player jerseys - unless you want to spend $500

4) removing a harmless All-Star break with a tournament where players are going to play harder, raising the possibility that some teams lose players to injury. Let's see... if Jack Hughes or Auston Matthews or Jack Eichel get hurt, how many Devils, Leafs and Vegas fans are going to think this garbage is a good idea?

Where is a Montreal blogger? This site is poor without one!

If excitement could be measured in a negative number…

Yeah that

Bunch of Buzz Killingtons out here. 4 of the 5 best countries in the world battling it out. Would Russia make it better? Sure, but that doesn't make it not entertaining.

I went to the World Cup of Hockey in 2016 and while NA team/ team Europe didn't make much sense, the hockey was still awesome.
- Hawkeynation

Battling it out? Lmao…No one cares

Eklund: How Excited are YOU for the 4Nations Faceoffs?
- Eklund

No excitement whatsoever.

Also, as someone who watched every Oilers game throughout the 1980's...I will agree with you in saying they were fast. But then you name Gretzky, Kurri, and Messier as your three examples.

The fastest skater of his generation was Paul Coffey. Nobody on the Oilers came close.

Glenn Anderson comes next.

Messier was fast once he got moving.

Gretzky wasn't exceptionally fast. His IQ was off the charts. He had bursts of speed. He is the greatest player ever. But not many people label him as fast. More like Crosby than McDavid.

Jari Kurri wasn't fast either. Not slow. But very few people say his speed was key to his game.

So you missed the two fastest guys and included two who were above-average at best. Also overlooking some support players that were faster than those mentioned. Reijo Ruotsalainen could fly. Tikkanen's edge work amazed his teammates.

Where is a Montreal blogger? This site is poor without one!
- Bernard_Gui

There are two.

Can’t wait for the season changing injury

I couldn't care less about this 4 team tournament. Sure I'll root for the US, but would have preferred a normal hockey season without all the scrambling in the schedule they had to do to accommodate this. The Olympics would be totally different for me. I'd be more invested.

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Of course Ill watch every game because its hockey. Hockey with MOST of the best players in the world. Since it is an NHL sponsored tournament I feel like the Russian NHL players should be able to participate. As well as a team Europe. It is what it is

Who gives a poop

Bunch of Buzz Killingtons out here. 4 of the 5 best countries in the world battling it out. Would Russia make it better? Sure, but that doesn't make it not entertaining.

I went to the World Cup of Hockey in 2016 and while NA team/ team Europe didn't make much sense, the hockey was still awesome.
- Hawkeynation

Yes, but the Young Guns and "Team Europe" which would have the Rocket Richard leader and multiple superstars including all of Czechia are not involved...

- Pacificgem

this

Find it dumb to have this without Russia, Czech, Germany, Swiss.

I mean you leaving out some great players to showcase
- J35Bacher

lol. How many Germans or Swiss players in the NHL?

How Excited are YOU for the 4Nations Faceoffs?

Not very.

All Star break was annoying enough so you choose to not watch for a few days. This is two weeks and further crams an already too long season. Fkn stupid. Nobody cares

Overwhelmingly Canadian management strong-arming the rest of the league into agreeing to an in-season tournament that offers them the best chance at bringing a 'pro' trophy to Canada. You know, can't win a Stanley Cup, come up with a quick and easy new cup. Manufactured glory for Canada!!!!

NOT ONE BIT.

We have tix for every game! Seeing the best vs the best will be great, and don't forget that it was the players who asked for this. It's hard to pinpoint the precise time the world got so cynical, spoiled, and unhappy but if you wear the proper "lenses" this event will be incredible.

AllStar weekend, replaced this year with 4Nations, is mostly for the kids, like Hockey Day in Canada. These events are not really targeting a 35-45yr old couch potato. Haha

The heartbeat of Canadian, USA, and world grassroots hockey are eagerly awaiting this event...the rest if you can go ahead and be grumpy while you watch the best hockey you may ever see.

We're so excited for this event!!!

It's Hockey so I will be watching. Would rather this than an all star game which is typically the worst presentation of hokey time wasting crap ever. I'd rather watch karaoke Yoko Ono.