Ah, the famous Four Nations Tournament. It hasn’t even started yet, and already there’s some controversy.
Firstly, David Pastrnak isn’t keen on the idea of his country, the Czech Republic, not being there. And I imagine that many other players of other nationalities aren’t too happy about the fact that they won’t be able to take part in the tournament either.
Incidentally, after the Czech Republic’s world championship victory, the Bruins winger didn’t hesitate for a second before sending an arrow to the NHL.
See this post on Instagram
The other controversy is Montreal’s bid.
While the file is still on the table of NHL executives, this is not the case for the city of Boston. Its bid was confirmed a long time ago.
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It took a little longer for Montreal, but according to Renaud Lavoie, the good news we’ve all been waiting for will finally be confirmed.
Tomorrow, Gary Bettman will address the nation and confirm that Montreal will indeed host the tournament. Several other issues will be discussed at the press conference.
See @renlavoietva ‘s “Check”: https: //t.co/qwU75CceXr
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) June 7, 2024
It’s not good news, it’s excellent news, as Lavoie so aptly put it. There will be international hockey at the Bell Centre next February.
Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland will take part in the tournament scheduled for February 12-20, 2025. The competition will consist of seven games in total.
Teams will play a match against each other, followed by the medal round: semi-finals, consolation final and gold medal final.
Once again, the concept is excellent and it’s 1000x better than All-Star Weekend. I can’t wait to see it.
Breaking news
– Maxim Massé could slip into the second round.
Cayden Lindstrom or Tij Iginla?
Éric Leblanc and Nicolas Landry reflect on their day at the NHL Combine, where they spoke with Maxim Massé, Cayden Lindstrom and Tij Iginla’s coach! https://t.co/RqjRx5amva
– Hockey 360 (@hockey360) June 7, 2024
– Good luck to him.
TO SEE | An emotional outing for @MA_PerreaultTVA at @jic_tvasports: https://t.co/k2IH67f7ZC 🥹
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) June 7, 2024
– That’s right.
NHL Draft | Celebrini, the exception https://t.co/BJDhrzf4hq
– La Presse Sports (@LaPresse_Sports) June 7, 2024
– Deserved.
As expected, the #Remparts de Québec select Maddox Dagenais of Quinte (Belleville) 1st overall in the 2024 draft.
He is the son of Pierre Dagenais 1st pick #QMJHL in 1995 #QMJHL It’s done!!!
– Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) June 7, 2024
– Cavan Biggio DFA. I’m at a loss for words.
A year ago, John Schneider promised never to give up on him. And now it’s the end of an era.
Incidentally, Spencer Horwitz will be on the bench tonight. @passion_mlb https://t.co/Amg9NNsSCm
– Charles-Alexis Brisebois (@Charles__Alexis) June 7, 2024
– The battle of the Swedes.
Most points from a Swede this postseason:
16 – Zibanejad
11 – Forsling
10 – Lindholm
7 – Elkholm
7 – Hedman
6 – PetterssonIs Sweden losing star power? pic.twitter.com/1qQ1MQ0eO4
– Big Head Hockey (@BigHeadHcky) June 7, 2024