This (not so) stupid 4 Nations Crap tournament

[Cornuck]

I have little interest in it, as without Russia it would be hard to say it’s a best in best. But I hope it helps sell hockey and all that

Better than an all-star weekend - but I think it's too much an 'Olympic-sized' break for not much reward.

Hughes could use the rest - or he might just be fine not taking a break.

[Cornuck]

At least Hughes can relax a little and not take on 'captain' duties for a few games

[Strangelove]

^ So much for USA's chances...

[Strangelove]

Put me in the don't give a fuck camp

Can we be bunkies?

(I've got cheesies)

[donlever]

Wids will be with me in the top bunk.

Keep your hands (and cheesies) to yourself.

[theman]

Wids will be with me in the top bunk.

Keep your hands (and cheesies) to yourself.

Fuck that, I don't want to be in the lower bunk with Doc

[donlever]

Fuck that, I don't want to be in the lower bunk with Doc

He's got Cheesies!!!!

[Strangelove]

Wids likes cheesies.

[Chef Boi RD]

Scheiffle with his 30th goal but not good enough for team Canada

[Kenji]

Ok what is the appeal, the thing you hope to see? For me it would be seeing the second coming of Bobby Orr on the ice, our captain, playing with his brother and other excellent players

[Madcombinepilot]

I like the theory of 'Best on Best'. It grows the game and is great hockey...

What I don't like is the gimmick of a one off tourney with no tradition, and no reason to get the competitive juices flowing (like the Olympics).

They need to start a tourney (every 4 years, offset to Olympics), give it a good name (bring back the Canada Cup!), get some national pride behind it, and build some traditions around it. No Gimmicks....

[Cousin Strawberry]

It needs to be put on by someone....anyone other than the NHL and NHLPA

It's all so cheese encrusted

[Blob Mckenzie]

I don't see anything cheesey or gimmicky about the tourney whatsoever. Should be a good event.

[theman]

I don't see anything cheesey or gimmicky about the tourney whatsoever. Should be a good event.

I don't like how it is in the middle of the season, I guess it will be better than the even worse 'All Star Game and festivities.'

[Cornuck]

I like the theory of 'Best on Best'. It grows the game and is great hockey...

What I don't like is the gimmick of a one off tourney with no tradition, and no reason to get the competitive juices flowing (like the Olympics).

They need to start a tourney (every 4 years, offset to Olympics), give it a good name (bring back the Canada Cup!), get some national pride behind it, and build some traditions around it. No Gimmicks....

Gotta agree with this - maybe this year's tourny is a lot of fun, good hockey, and people enjoy it (?) - maybe it's a flop? But who cares, we'll probably be back all-star weekend again next year and onward. Without a schedule for the fans and players to buy into, it's just a gimmick.