I was mostly talking about the 4 nations tournament, but yes I agree lol.
- Pat1993

I dunno, the nations v nations stuff use to be cool, back in the old Canada Cup days.

Perhaps the lack of Olympic and regular tournaments of this type have made my interest wane and not feel the excitement.

to each his own, I know many folks don't care about the 4 nations thing but it's literally the first time the league is doing it, so I don't get why people are saying it's gonna suck balls before even a single game is played... it surely won't be the same intensity as during the playoffs but it should be much more entertaining than the all-stars imho.
- Pat1993

I'm mostly afraid it's gonna spawn a new generation of Rejean Tremblay that will break our ears with la serie du siècle for the next 50 years.

I'm mostly afraid it's gonna spawn a new generation of Rejean Tremblay that will break our ears with la serie du siècle for the next 50 years.
- Fredo

wut..? you think people will be praising it like it was the greatest thing ever?

I dunno, the nations v nations stuff use to be cool, back in the old Canada Cup days.

Perhaps the lack of Olympic and regular tournaments of this type have made my interest wane and not feel the excitement.
- Mashadar

yeah, well I get that not everyone is necessarily super excited about the whole thing, but I find whining about how it's gonna suck before it's even started is a bit lame.

I'm mostly afraid it's gonna spawn a new generation of Rejean Tremblay that will break our ears with la serie du siècle for the next 50 years.
- Fredo

That Crosby to McDavid in the 4 nations for the GWG will be their generation's Gretzky to Lemieux in the Canada cup goal.

to each his own, I know many folks don't care about the 4 nations thing but it's literally the first time the league is doing it, so I don't get why people are saying it's gonna suck balls before even a single game is played... it surely won't be the same intensity as during the playoffs but it should be much more entertaining than the all-stars imho.
- Pat1993

I "care" about it, simply because it gives us a chance to see McDavid-Crosby-MacKinnon and the other big guns on Canada play together, potentially on the same lines at times.

I just find the term "Best on Best" insulting when the Rocket leader, the PPG leader and the guy 8th in scoring when they aren't there.

yeah, well I get that not everyone is necessarily super excited about the whole thing, but I find whining about how it's gonna suck before it's even started is a bit lame.
- Pat1993

There will likely be good games.

I just think there is a general disinterest in the event... the NHL really has not built up any hype or excitement.

I "care" about it, simply because it gives us a chance to see McDavid-Crosby-MacKinnon and the other big guns on Canada play together, potentially on the same lines at times.

I just find the term "Best on Best" insulting when the Rocket leader, the PPG leader and the guy 8th in scoring when they aren't there.
- AdamFrench

I get it, but with the current situation it's unfortunate but understandable imho.

There will likely be good games.

I just think there is a general disinterest in the event... the NHL really has not built up any hype or excitement.
- Mashadar

I find this has been one of the league's main issues over the years, they've been unable to properly sell the sport and put on display the league's best players.

that's why I feel Buttman should've stepped down a while ago, an old boring lawyer that every fan hates isn't ideal to accomplish this lol... he could be continuing to fill in that role to please the owners but with another spokesperson at the forefront with more charisma to deal with everything publicly.

I find this has been one of the league's main issues over the years, they've been unable to properly sell the sport and put on display the league's best players.

that's why I feel Buttman should've stepped down a while ago, an old boring lawyer that every fan hates isn't ideal to accomplish this lol... he could be continuing to fill in that role to please the owners but with another spokesperson at the forefront with more charisma to deal with everything publicly.
- Pat1993

but Buttman brought in Mr Clean for that job.

I find this has been one of the league's main issues over the years, they've been unable to properly sell the sport and put on display the league's best players.

that's why I feel Buttman should've stepped down a while ago, an old boring lawyer that every fan hates isn't ideal to accomplish this lol... he could be continuing to fill in that role to please the owners but with another spokesperson at the forefront with more charisma to deal with everything publicly.
- Pat1993

Will likely land with Bill Daily, who is about as exciting.

but Buttman brought in Mr Clean for that job.
- Symba007

yes, because Bill Daly is really hip and knows how to talk to the cool kids.

Will likely land with Bill Daily, who is about as exciting.
- Mashadar

as exciting as watching paint dry, yes.

wut..? you think people will be praising it like it was the greatest thing ever?
- Pat1993

I'm not serious, it will be forgotten soon.

That Crosby to McDavid in the 4 nations for the GWG will be their generation's Gretzky to Lemieux in the Canada cup goal.
- Scabeh

People always forget the work of Dale Hawerchuk winning the face-off / getting it to Lemieux, who poked it ahead for Gretz.

canada, chicago, and poland, good morning.

and baseball starting soon, oy vey.

although I am much more interested in the 4 nations tournament than I'd be for a damn all-stars weekend lol.
- Pat1993

That poop shouldn't be allowed to be televised. It should ALL be PPV to go through that torture instead of clogging up all the channels with sleepwalkers throwing a ball to each other.

canada, chicago, and poland, good morning.
- kicksave856

Good morning, friend! Congrats on your bird team winning! Especially in convincing fashion. And congrats on your dollars won as well!

Hope you're basking in the glory this morning....

canada, chicago, and poland, good morning.
- kicksave856

I will allow this, as a 1 time exception.

Good morning, friend! Congrats on your bird team winning! Especially in convincing fashion. And congrats on your dollars won as well!

Hope you're basking in the glory this morning....
- Snots33_77

He is gonna get the shakes.

He will find himself in a dark back alley betting on women's curling just to get his fix, soon.

He is gonna get the shakes.

He will find himself in a dark back alley betting on women's curling just to get his fix, soon.
- Mashadar

Rock bottom....intervention time!

Good morning, friend! Congrats on your bird team winning! Especially in convincing fashion. And congrats on your dollars won as well!

Hope you're basking in the glory this morning....
- Snots33_77

ty, friend. it feels good.

i had a premonition like 3 days ago that they were going to blow them out but it seemed so silly i put it out of my mind. hard to believe how everything went.

He is gonna get the shakes.

He will find himself in a dark back alley betting on women's curling just to get his fix, soon.
- Mashadar

they do look good in those tight pants.

ty, friend. it feels good.

i had a premonition like 3 days ago that they were going to blow them out but it seemed so silly i put it out of my mind. hard to believe how everything went.
- kicksave856

No wonder you win so much! You're a clairvoyant!

Can you imagine if someone OTHER that Anderson had all of those chances this weekend (Demidov, Caufield, Suzuki....(frank) even Matheson?)

I appreciate his efforts, but he needs a new (frank)ing move than going in on the right side and switching to his backhand.

Can't wait to shed some of these players and contracts. We're cursed for scoring on the regular.