GDT: All Encompassing 4 Nations Discussion.

[Snubbed4Vezina]

Squeaky wheels have a way of poisoning the apple basket of perceptions.

This sounds like something Gary Busey would say.

 

[Spektre]

Yes. And I think if they played the Iranian anthem in a US sporting event, you wouldn't stand quietly.

You don’t know as much as you think you do

 

[ChicagoBlues]

This sounds like something Gary Busey would say.

Where's @ScratchCatFever when we need him?

 

[Majorityof1]

You don’t know as much as you think you do

I meant that as a question, not a statement. You are right, I do not know what you would do

 

[StlBigFly]

And just like that

Any talk of the nhl failing to market itself has been completely snuffed.

Friedman’s nipples have spoken, this tournament is a wild success. Good job nhl.

 

[BrokenFace]

And just like that

Any talk of the nhl failing to market itself has been completely snuffed.

Friedman’s nipples have spoken, this tournament is a wild success. Good job nhl.

I didn't get why people were so down on it before it started. It's the best international hockey we've seen in far too long. So what about Russia, the timing during the season, the lack of history, or whatever else. It's still the highest stakes international hockey in years and it's guaranteed to generate drama with the Olympics next year.

 

[Xerloris]

It's not something I would do but if Canadians want to boo let them, it doesn't hurt my feelings because I don't give a f*** what other Countries think of us but it shows that they're crybaby bitches.

 

[LogosBlue]

I think its a real tragedy that Russia isn't represented in this tournament and no, I wouldn't boo their national anthem. The Canadians (and other national participants attending) are classless for booing another country. Sport is separate from politics and the athletes (even if they agree with their leaders) don't deserve the disrespect.

 

[Stupendous Yappi]

I think its a real tragedy that Russia isn't represented in this tournament and no, I wouldn't boo their national anthem. The Canadians (and other national participants attending) are classless for booing another country. Sport is separate from politics and the athletes (even if they agree with their leaders) don't deserve the disrespect.

There is an opportunity to use international sporting events to create a diplomatic bridge in the face of the politics some are referencing above. It’s a shame if instead the local population uses the chance to put more distance.