The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..

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Team USA vs Finland tonight at 8pm.

[richkrt99]

I felt same - zero interest in the 4-nations tourney.  I did watch first 2 periods of the USA first game and then watched the entire USA vs Canada game.  Wow - what a level of play, and man Canada and US really don't like each other.  Three fights in the first 13 seconds is crazy.
Looked like the Tkachuk boys came to play in this tourney for sure.

Im hoping Canada wins today (1pm) and we get a rematch for the final with USA vs Canada.  Although it hardly seems right USA could go 3-0-0 and be far ahead of everyone then possibly lose in the final to a Canada team that could get to the final with a 0-2-1 record.

But any game other than USA/Canada in the final will be a let down.

Oh, and yes, all these MFr's can skate like the wind.  It's crazy how fast the play is basically the entire game.  USA seems to be better and limiting oppositions chances, and FFS Hellebuck in goal is incredible.  No wonder Winnipeg has such a good record.


Go USA!

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Canadia beat Sweden today. That means Team USA and Canadian play again for the ribbon, or whatever the prize is in this four nations thing.


Thursday, USA vs Canada at 8pm in Boston. Home crowd advantage.

[Mickstix]

Excuuuse me. The truck race was won by a Toyota because of a late wreck that took out the top ford drivers. The same way cheby won the bush and cup race.


I would have been fine if Hamlin won the 500.

Truck was won by a Toyota because Nascar DQ'd Kligerman (Chevy) after the race for being too low. (I'd of been fine with all Cheby wins, other than the 500) I only stomach Toyota's because of JGR. Would never buy one. 

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Team USA vs Canada Thursday night at 8pm.

NHL teams are holding official practices today. No one plays until Saturday.
Caps vs Hens at 3pm Saturday.

[richkrt99]

After 12 days off.....Caps play Hens 3pm Saturday and then Oilers 1pm Sunday.  Who exactly in the NHL offices hates the Caps franchise?
back to back games in different cities 22 hours apart?  I realize Shittsburgh to DC is like an hour long flight, but its still travel and FFS why a back to back right away?

[Beaglefan2]

Very excited about the game tonight. It's going to be tough for the US as Canada has Makar back and the US has some injuries.  Should be good!


The downside is that when we watch regular hockey on Saturday, they are going to look so slow.....

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In my opinion, the speed of these games is playoff hockey. Not regular season hockey. I don’t think any of these guys could sustain this over an entire season.

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Welp, I’ve finally saw McDavid do something to warrant this reputation he has as a great hockey player.

[Beaglefan2]

Yes, McJesus finally scored, but he had a ho-hum game overall.  The US outplayed them all night. Binnington had been just OK the whole tournament, but he won them the game in the third period and OT.  I didn't really care who won that much, it was just great hockey to watch.  Much better than an all-star game.

[waynerivers]

Terrible game by Adam Fox in the 4 Nations final.  He was out of position on the tying goal and wandering off into the corner leaving the whole slot open for McDavid on the winner. 

[waynerivers]

In my opinion, the speed of these games is playoff hockey. Not regular season hockey. I don’t think any of these guys could sustain this over an entire season.

The speed and hitting exceeded most playoff games, too.  The regular season is slow motion compared to these games.