Looks like the NHL is replacing the All Star Game this season with a tournament involving Canada, US, Sweden and Finland.
What do you guys think of this?
Should be better than the ASG.
Sats for all,
GR
50 sats \ 5 replies \ @Undisciplined 23 Oct
I'm assuming it's sort of like the NBA All-Star Rising Stars thing. These are all NHL players involved, right?
I'm surprised there are enough from Finland and Sweden for it to make sense.
My prediction: Canada will lose and it will be embarrassing for the entire nation.
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32 sats \ 4 replies \ @grayruby OP 23 Oct
Yes, NHL players will be playing.
Finland and Sweden have tons of players in the NHL. Russia would be another no brainer but they are left out I assume for political reasons.
Canada will not lose to the US.
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40 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 23 Oct
I didn't specify to whom Canada would lose, just that it would be embarrassing.
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26 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby OP 23 Oct
Certainly possible.
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40 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 23 Oct
I would like to see them replace the the NBA All-Star game with an 8 team 3-on-3 tournament.
Was the NHL All-Star game similarly terrible to the NBA/NFL games? I know you've mentioned it being pretty bad.
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23 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 23 Oct
Skills competition was pretty good but yes the game was terrible.
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50 sats \ 0 replies \ @BlokchainB 23 Oct
I like it USA!
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40 sats \ 0 replies \ @Cje95 24 Oct
The All Star game has been so disappointing since they tried to rob John Scott of his spot before the outcry. With how physical it is I mean from players to goalies it just is hard. I’m all for trying a new idea eventually will find something!
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40 sats \ 0 replies \ @BTC_Bellzer 23 Oct
I've been to a few ASGs in the past but the newest iteration/skills comp has been unwatchable for me. I imagine the players will care more here than another ASG but significantly less than a playoff push.
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40 sats \ 6 replies \ @Bell_curve 23 Oct
which country has the most strict immigration policy? that's my pick
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21 sats \ 5 replies \ @grayruby OP 23 Oct
https://fortune.com/europe/2024/09/13/sweden-pay-immigrants-34000-leave/
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40 sats \ 4 replies \ @Bell_curve 23 Oct
more strict than Finland? I guess Finland has gone crazy with the party girl Prime Minister
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21 sats \ 3 replies \ @grayruby OP 23 Oct
Not sure actually. I just found that interesting.
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bell_curve 23 Oct
why pay them when you can burn them?
serious question
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby OP 24 Oct
I don’t think they should be paying them or burning them.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 24 Oct
internment camps, pit bulls and rottweillers
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40 sats \ 2 replies \ @siggy47 23 Oct
No skills competition? That was the best part. This tournament is fine, but I hope it's short.
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43 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby OP 23 Oct
Takes place over 8 days. Each team plays each other once and then the top two teams play in the final.
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50 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 23 Oct
I guess it depends on whether the players really care. Will stars sit out to avoid injury? Whatever
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30 sats \ 0 replies \ @bitslinger 23 Oct
Way better, love it.
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20 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 23 Oct
Sweden or Finland will be my pick
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