Anyone else pumped for the 4 nations?

[Dubi Doo]

Teams missing from the tournament

-Team Russia
-Team Czechia
-Team World

Man I would have liked to watch a team world with the rest of the players. This tournament has tarnished itself by not having the best of the best.

I too wish that, but the players are at least amped up to play for their countries. We'll get to see the other countries ice their best squads in 2026. For now, we can enjoy 4 of the most dominant countries in hockey go to war for bragging rights, and believe me- it appears these players take those bragging rights very seriously!

 

[toddkaz]

I too wish that, but the players are at least amped up to play for their countries. We'll get to see the other countries ice their best squads in 2026. For now, we can enjoy 4 of the most dominant countries in hockey go to war for bragging rights, and believe me- it appears these players take those bragging rights very seriously!

Russia is ranked number 2 in the world.

I get people are pumped but its not the 4 best teams.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Nope, is it over yet? Ready for the real hockey to return.

Imagine thinking the slow motion zeppelin crash of the Rangers’ season is a more entertaining product than what we saw last night

 

[PWiz30]

Russia is ranked number 2 in the world.

I get people are pumped but its not the 4 best teams.

Based mostly on IIHF Worlds. In best-on-best competition this century they've never finished top 3 and have finished 6th as often as they've finished 4th.

 

[toddkaz]

Based mostly on IIHF Worlds. In best-on-best competition this century they've never finished top 3 and have finished 6th as often as they've finished 4th.

Do you have another ranking I am not aware of other than your opinion? Here is a hint, it doesn't carry more weight than the IIHF.

IIHF - World Ranking

The IIHF World Ranking, Last Update: 26 May. 2024

www.iihf.com

 

[Slurpeelover27]

Who cares as long as it produces good hockey? That's what we're all here for, right?

100%. We are here to be entertained. I enjoy all types of sports or activities if I am watching the best in the world. You can easily argue that all of it is meaningless. What makes winning the Stanley Cup meaningful? If these are the best players in the world trying their best to win the game then it is definitely meaningful to fans of the game of hockey.

If you are only happy if your team wins then I feel sorry for you. It's the journey that matters. That's life dude.

Anyway, no one wants to listen to someone tell you that what you are doing has no meaning. Absolutely ridiculous argument.

 

[DumbManHockey]

Oops! After USA-Finland, I'm still right! Tough to be me! Hockey remains fun!

 

[AtlantaHockeyFanatic]

The NHL has a hit with this tournament. USA-Canada will be INSANE

 

[DumbManHockey]

Russia is ranked number 2 in the world.

I get people are pumped but its not the 4 best teams.

Okay boss, you win. Can't believe no one thought of this.

 

[Jaska]

Do you have another ranking I am not aware of other than your opinion? Here is a hint, it doesn't carry more weight than the IIHF.

IIHF - World Ranking

The IIHF World Ranking, Last Update: 26 May. 2024

www.iihf.com

IIHF ranking is based on tournaments mostly without NHL players.

 

[qc14]

2/2 on great games so far. Another great piece of work from the NHL that nobody will give them credit for because they can't fathom that Bettman would actually do something good

 

[toddkaz]

Okay boss, you win. Can't believe no one thought of this.

What do I win?

IIHF ranking is based on tournaments mostly without NHL players.

Do you have another system of rankings I will listen.

 

[Dubi Doo]

'That's the fastest hockey game Ive ever played in'
-Drew Doughty

If you're still being stubborn about not watching, you're only robbing yourself of some special hockey.

 

[authentic]

'That's the fastest hockey game Ive ever played in'
-Drew Doughty

If you're still being stubborn about not watching, you're only robbing yourself of some special hockey.

So much for the pre-season intensity