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
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Panthers Should Target Islanders’ Noah Dobson
It’s mostly speculative, but there’s been some trade chatter around star defenseman Noah Dobson of the New York Islanders. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman dispelled some of those rumors, suggesting nothing… … [Read more...] about Panthers Should Target Islanders’ Noah Dobson
Rivalry Day at the 4 Nations
Tournament, or TV station logo? | Photo by Andre Ringuette/4NFO/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images Saturday features two games of historic rivals. Outside of Thursday’s championship final (where they’ll be given a medal or lift a trophy or something?), Saturday’s doubleheader of traditional rivalry games is the moment the 4 Nations organizers and their “broadcast … [Read more...] about Rivalry Day at the 4 Nations
NHL Rumours: Veteran Buffalo Sabres Forward Getting Interest
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the Four Nations Faceoff break, but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill. General managers are still deciding what their move will be. Some teams will make a push to load up for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, other teams might have think about the future and move assets. One team that could be a seller is … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Veteran Buffalo Sabres Forward Getting Interest
Montreal Canadiens Outlook Coming out of Four Nations Break
Heading into the Four Nations tournament, the Montreal Canadiens are in desperate need of a break. The team has gone 1-8 in its last nine contests and the playoffs are slipping away. The team is now closer to a bottom-five pick than a playoff position. Despite this, the Eastern Conference Wild Card race is still anyone’s game at this juncture. However, once the Canadiens return … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Outlook Coming out of Four Nations Break