Who else has very little interest in the Four Nations tournament?

[Golden_Jet]

You definitely didn't see the rosters then. Canada, US, Swiss and Sweden all sent very good rosters. Not saying Canada or US sent their best on best roster. Not saying Worlds is a legitimate tournament. But this was far from 'guys who aren't NHLer's. Eventually, after round 1, the Czechs had damn near their A team as well. 5 solid rosters this time!

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I see 2 players that could be on team Canada. Binnington and maybe Berard.

 

[Bocephus86]

Since Russia isn't allowed, I'll be watching. I like to reward organizations for making the correct decisions.

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

I'm so uninterested I had forgotten all about it prior to seeing this thread, and now I'm probably going to forget about it again.

 

[jj cale]

You definitely didn't see the rosters then. Canada, US, Swiss and Sweden all sent very good rosters. Not saying Canada or US sent their best on best roster. Not saying Worlds is a legitimate tournament. But this was far from 'guys who aren't NHLer's. Eventually, after round 1, the Czechs had damn near their A team as well. 5 solid rosters this time!

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There is no real reason not to watch the 4 nations tournament if people like to watch the WHC ( and they obviously do) The talent at the 4 nations will indeed be higher so if you are a hockey fan, despite this tournaments flaws it's going to be worth watching just like the WHC with it's flaws is worth watching.

People should do with this tournament what they do with the WHC...........................enjoy it for what it is.

 

[crazy8888]

I just dont understand what incentive established players have to participate in this event and risk injury. There is world cup and then there are olympics every 4 years. If nhl would just stop skipping olympics, fans would be able to watch meaningful tournaments and there would be no need for this money grabbing schemes. This tourney is merely a foot note on wikipedia page.

 

[abj]

A big Russian star Kucherov is not participating because Russia is not participating.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

can’t say the bootleg Olympics pique my interest.

 

[abj]

The Olympics are old interest from before and the World Cup is rarely Finnish games at Swedish TV.

So the Olympics and World Championship my interest.

 

[Czechboy]

I see 2 players that could be on team Canada. Binnington and maybe Berard.

I didn't say it was best on best.. I said it wasn't a roster of non NHLers . How many non NHLers do you see?

 

[Czechboy]

There is no real reason not to watch the 4 nations tournament if people like to watch the WHC ( and they obviously do) The talent at the 4 nations will indeed be higher so if you are a hockey fan, despite this tournaments flaws it's going to be worth watching just like the WHC with it's flaws is worth watching.

People should do with this tournament what they do with the WHC...........................enjoy it for what it is.

I definitely want to see a pp with Mack, Crosby, McD and Makar. I would add Marchand to it just for the connections.

 

[Tie Domi Esquire]

Meaningless money grab. Just waiting to see what company will sponsor each country.

 

[abj]

Maybe Canada's coach will keep McDavid, Mackinnon and few other stars off so that these don't get injured in this tournament but Binnington, Kyrou, Bedard, Crosby, Makar etc participating?

 

[Xirik]

My favorite teams aren't in it so no.

Czech, Slovakia, Swiss.

 

[I am not exposed]

I think little is putting it politely. Don't care one bit.

 

[ToDavid]

It’s in what, February?

I don’t really sit around thinking about the Olympics four months ahead of time either, but I’ll still be excited when it happens.

 

[D Wakaluk]

But you know what I would rather see a tournament between Russia, USA and Canada which in my opinion are the top 3 hockey nation in the world.

That's great. Don't hold your breath waiting for it to happen

 

[Mick Riddleton]

International hockey has lost its awe a long time ago. Everyone basically plays the same style. Back in the 70s and 80s it was different. Russia cannot be a good citizen in the world with its genocidal invasion, why should they be allowed to play a game. Stanley Cup is the only championship played by all nationalities as the top prize, leave it at that. Too much hockey is being played during the year as it stands.

 

[CutOnDime97]

It's interesting as a warmup for the Olympics but I don't think anyone will take it all that serious.

 

[JoVel]

It's interesting as a warmup for the Olympics but I don't think anyone will take it all that serious.

For some players it'll be an exhibition on whether they'll play in the Olympics or not, so they'll probably take it seriously.

Otherwise, meh, I am not going to celebrate my country possibly winning a "4 nations faceoff" gold medal.

 

[Bruce Granville]

Only the ASG ranks lower.

 

[ohcomeonref]

No Russia = waste of time

Somebody has to come in 4th after all

 

[Edgelord]

Just the fact teams are banned makes this go against the core value of what I think sports is all about. Sports are for EVERYONE and are supposed to be above international politics and war.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

Just the fact teams are banned makes this go against the core value of what I think sports is all about. Sports are for EVERYONE and are supposed to be above international politics and war.

1936, 1980, 1984, 2014…

 

[Sol]

Punishing Russian athletes is extremely moronic.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

Read this as 5 nations as was thinking it was an Iroquois tournament