On Thursday, the United States and Canada will meet to determine the champion of the 4 Nations Face-Off. Each team’s lineup will look different. The United States will be without defenceman Charlie McAvoy, who will miss the game due to an upper-body injury. Defenceman Cale Makar missed two games due to illness, but Canada’s coach, Jon Cooper, expects him to play on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Jordan Binnington is the Answer to Team Canada’s Goalie Question
Team Canada and the Legacy of Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid
It is still ultimately to be determined by the championship game against Team USA on Thursday. However, this tournament marks a turning point and it begs the big question. Is this tournament, the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, the true passing of the torch in Canadian hockey greatness? If Canada can somehow triumph over the hometown Americans, backed by goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, … [Read more...] about Team Canada and the Legacy of Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid
Boston Bruins Defender Out for 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Final
Team USA has received some devastating news ahead of the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Final on Thursday. Boston Bruins defenceman Charlie McAvoy is injured and out for the big championship game against Team Canada. News of McAvoy’s injury was announced by the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. The most recent update is that he will miss time with his club side as well. Currently, he is … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Defender Out for 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Final
Waiting for Vancouver Canucks Star Forward to Emerge
The Vancouver Canucks Elias Pettersson knew he would be representing Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off in early December. He almost certainly knew well before then but wasn’t one of the original group named. Given how his 2023-24 season ended, that made sense – but it had to sting a little. Canucks Want Elias Pettersson to Show More Vancouver pressed Pettersson to agree to a … [Read more...] about Waiting for Vancouver Canucks Star Forward to Emerge
NHL Rumours: Future of New York Rangers Veteran Forward
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The Four Nations Face-Off is nearing its conclusion. However, that doesn’t mean general managers aren’t busy constructing potential deals. We’ve seen a flurry of activity before the Four Nations tournament. However, we might just only be getting started. Teams often make moves after international breaks and that’s been a thing since … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Future of New York Rangers Veteran Forward
Team USA Loses Key Forward; Already Short Bench Gets Shorter
The United States entered Monday’s 4 Nations Face-Off game against Sweden shorthanded. An already short bench has gotten shorter. Forward Brady Tkachuk has suffered an undisclosed injury and will not return to Monday’s game. Tkachuk Injury Brady Tkachuk is officially done for the night. — Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) February 18, 2025 Tkachuk sustained the injury while crashing the … [Read more...] about Team USA Loses Key Forward; Already Short Bench Gets Shorter
The Carolina Hurricanes Trade Deadline Needs
The 2024-25 NHL trade deadline is rapidly approaching and the Carolina Hurricanes may, or may not, be a big player in the near future. Considering they already shook the league with a blockbuster move to bring in Mikko Rantanen, it would not be that surprising to see them stand put. But as Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky has previously indicated, they are always looking … [Read more...] about The Carolina Hurricanes Trade Deadline Needs
Team Canada Starting Goalie Decision Is Becoming a Debate
When the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Championship goes from TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on Thursday evening, just who will see the crease as the Team Canada goalie? There has perhaps been much controversy to arise over the play of the current starter. Jordan Binnington has been the starting goalie in all three round-robin games for the squad from North of the 49. However, … [Read more...] about Team Canada Starting Goalie Decision Is Becoming a Debate
NHL Rumours: Future of Boston Bruins Stalwart Forward
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the Four Nations Faceoff break. However, the rumour mill is still churning. There’s usually a lull when international breaks happen. However, we saw a flurry activity before the tournament and we could see more when NHL play resumes. General managers have tough decisions to make on whether to sell off assets … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Future of Boston Bruins Stalwart Forward