Around the NHL 2024/25

[Thechozen1]

Logan Stanley, obviously

 

[cbcwpg]

So Pietrangelo is the first player to drop out of the 4 Nations. Do you think internally the Jets would like Josh Morrissey to sit this one out, the way he's taken some lumps along the way this season?

I wonder what the penalty is if a player that is picked to play, just says no, I'm not going, yet they are technically healthy?

 

[gojetsgo]

I wonder what the penalty is if a player that is picked to play, just says no, I'm not going, yet they are technically healthy?

 

[voyageur]

I wonder what the penalty is if a player that is picked to play, just says no, I'm not going, yet they are technically healthy?

Can't be more than the fine Kucherov got for not trying at the All Star game.

I just wonder what pressure there is on the players. This is the tune up for next year's Olympic team. Maybe you click with somebody there and it catches the management's eyes. But I don't think Don Sweeney is running the Canadian Olympic hockey team next year, I sure to God hope not.

I wouldn't be surprised if there are some teams that are very apprehensive about losing players that are already hurt, in a meaningless midseason media driven tournament, putting some pressure on their guys to sit for 2 weeks and heal up.

Scott Arniel talked about the break being vital to the team this year to manage energy levels and injuries. And I am sure a lot teams feel that way.

Still have a hard time gauging how competitive the hockey will be. Maybe it's glorified firewagon ASG hockey, pond hockey, no hitting, no intensity.

 

[Gm0ney]

Is the appetite for this 4 Nations Face-off tournament zero, or less than that?

 

[robertocarlos]

Why did they exclude Russia? Afraid of being beaten?

 

[WaveRaven]

Is the appetite for this 4 Nations Face-off tournament zero, or less than that?

I'm looking forward to a 2 week break from hockey myself.

 

[kanadalainen]

Why did they exclude Russia? Afraid of being beaten?

In that case, guessing that North Korea will insist on fielding a team.

 

[cbcwpg]

Still have a hard time gauging how competitive the hockey will be. Maybe it's glorified firewagon ASG hockey, pond hockey, no hitting, no intensity.

We will find out once the games start. My guess, it starts like "normal" hockey until someone hits someone not to hurt them, but just to lay them out...and then the players will be telling each other to back down. All I know is I'll be laughing at the people that pay big money to watch this in person.

 

[bustamente]

Don't watch all star games won't be watching this either.

 

[BobTheSolarsystem]

4nations should be a preseason tournament in new markets

 

[Buffdog]

Is the appetite for this 4 Nations Face-off tournament zero, or less than that?

I'll only watch if it's as intense as the 1987 Canada Cup (so I won't be warching)



Feels like a money grab

 

[Jets 31]

We will find out once the games start. My guess, it starts like "normal" hockey until someone hits someone not to hurt them, but just to lay them out...and then the players will be telling each other to back down. All I know is I'll be laughing at the people that pay big money to watch this in person.

Ya i can't see players going all out for this. Do you want to lift the 4 Nations cup , if they have 1 or lift the Stanley cup ?

 

[tbcwpg]

Why did they exclude Russia? Afraid of being beaten?

They're a bit busy at the moment.

 

[GeorgeJETson]

4nations should be a preseason tournament in new markets

This is a good idea.

You want a break in hockey, have a full week without games.

Hell, do a prospect tournament during that week, where 1 prospect from each AHL team suits up and plays east vs. west. It's still something to be interested in and you don't have to worry about NHL injuries. Sure, AHL might suffer, but better than the alternative.

 

[bustamente]

 

[robertocarlos]

They're a bit busy at the moment.

Ya OK, Ovechkin could use the rest.

 

[jetsforever]

Crazy how Kovacevic is like an NHL regular now

 

[Hobble]

Crazy how Kovacevic is like an NHL regular now

Rare L by Chevy there.

 

[Buffdog]

Crazy how Kovacevic is like an NHL regular now

Good for him. Waivers worked as intended. Once Chevy acquired Schmidt, there was no path forward for him in the organization

 

[Thechozen1]

Detroit makes a stingy Kings defense look rather ordinary beating them 5-2.

Study that game type Arniel!

 

[BobTheSolarsystem]

Detroit makes a stingy Kings defense look rather ordinary beating them 5-2.

Study that game type Arniel!

Copp can tell us the secret once we trade for him....

Chiarot with 24+ mins... never saw that coming.

 

[BobTheSolarsystem]

Had no idea ottawa had fought their way into a playoff spot... always sounds like grim news over there

 

[raideralex99]

I think its time to put a Canadian team in the Metro Division so a Canadian team can be in first place in all 4 divisions.
Leafs 1st place in Atlantic
Jets 1st place in Central
Oilers 1st place in Pacific

 

[tbcwpg]

Had no idea ottawa had fought their way into a playoff spot... always sounds like grim news over there

There are a lot of pleasant surprises in the east this year. Columbus, Detroit and Ottawa fighting for the playoffs. At least old reliable Buffalo is consistent.