4 Nations Faceoff

[J5V]

Canada's first game is tomorrow against Sweden. Could be an interesting tournament, could be a dud. I'm not sure what to make of this. Seems odd not to have Russia in it.

[blue_gold_84]

Russia can eat all the richards.

I'm pretty meh about this tourney, but maybe it'll be good. All four teams look pretty solid on paper.

[blue_or_die]

I might check it out due to football being done and hockey on pause, but I just wanted to see the Jets continue to roll. If there's effort like you see in the Olympics it could be really great, but if we just see an all-star tournament with flags on jerseys, it will be a waste of time.

[J5V]

I might check it out due to football being done and hockey on pause, but I just wanted to see the Jets continue to roll. If there's effort like you see in the Olympics it could be really great, but if we just see an all-star tournament with flags on jerseys, it will be a waste of time.

Curious to see how Helle, Morrissey, and the boys make out.

[Jockitch]

Certainly interested to see the competitive skills and puck speed but really don't anticipate an all-star vibe
Sure I will have more rah rahs for the Canadian team and of course JMo but can't help and cheer heavily for our true Sniper in Connor and our amazing star HellB

[J5V]

Certainly interested to see the competitive skills and puck speed but really don't anticipate an all-star vibe
Sure I will have more rah rahs for the Canadian team and of course JMo but can't help and cheer heavily for our true Sniper in Connor and our amazing star HellB

I hear ya but, geez, if we can't beat Russia to win it we'll just have to settle for beating the U.S. of A.   

[Jesse]

Super meh about this tournament.

[blue_gold_84]

Super meh about this tournament.

Four teams is just so lame and underwhelming.

[Pigskin]

I have some mild interest. Canada/USA is a game I will watch.

[dd]

Not sure why everyone is so down on this mini tourney, it replaces the bogus shinny/allstar game in which nobody tries in/plays any type of defense. Its a joke and I haven't watched it in years/decades. That game is a joke to me.

Will I watch the best of Canada, US, Sweden and Finland play, you bet. US vs Canada is always big in any sport. You can bet there will be more intensity and 2 way efforts going on in these games than the laugher allstar game. The league is trying to sell the game, and why not try something new vs watch them fly unabated and unchecked up and down the ice, as that isn't hockey at all.

[J5V]

If you watched that game tonight and were not entertained, well, I can't understand why. That was terrific hockey by some of the very best players in the world. A real nail biter won by Canada in overtime. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Finland vs U.S.A. tomorrow night. That might be a beauty also. Then it'll be followed by Canada vs U.S.A. on Saturday night. I can't wait!

[blue_gold_84]

Watched the highlights. Pretty good game, but Binnington needs to settle down a bit between the pipes.

Crosby's still got it.

[Pigskin]

Theodore out with a wrist injury.

[J5V]

Theodore out with a wrist injury.

Yes, very unfortunate injury on what looked to be a routine check along the boards. Canada was challenged most of the game with only 5 x D-men. Coop did a good job managing the team through some adversity.

Beauty goal in overtime by Marner on a perfect shot inside the post, under the bar. Crosby was incredible, as was MacKinnon. McDavid looked good also and showed good jump all game. Reinhardt with a defensive gem blocking a very dangerous pass in overtime. They played well considering how short a time they've been together.

[Jockitch]

Geez that was a terrific start to this little tournament
Sweden really got their act going and were great opponents
Congrats to JMo banging on the boards and showing his skills

McD and McK were absolutely flying around and along with so many other fans I truly enjoyed Crosby
Meanwhile, my wish list still has me drooling to see Konechny in a Jet unis