They did it because they (NHL) want to showcase their young talent. And some of the guys might not make team Canada under normal circumstances(Reinhart). And they can't have 2 Canadian teams, so they're doing an under 23 North America team. I would be livid if I were Lombardi though. The young guns are poaching all the talent from the US team. No offense to Abdelkader and Stepan, but I'd rather have Eichel, Larkin, Saad, Geaudreau and Mathews over those 2 and there's still almost half the roster to be named. Seth Jones could probably be bottom pairing on team USA as well.

Say what you will about this as a meaningless tournament. The PA agreed to it, and these guys don't know how to play to not care. Same goes for management. Everyone wants to win. Look at how close the Sabres came to losing out on Eichel last year. It was all that Murray could do to keep them losing. You don't make it to the NHL unless you're ultra competitive no matter the circumstances.
- Wetbandit1

I don't think the World Cup is meaningless i'm really excited about it

I don't think the World Cup is meaningless i'm really excited about it
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Yeah but in all fairness a stiff wind gets you excited.

Yeah but in all fairness a stiff wind gets you excited.
- dadeadhead

This is just like the Olympics all the players are playing at a high-level unlike worlds
Where people don't even bother to be on the team

This is just like the Olympics all the players are playing at a high-level unlike worlds
Where people don't even bother to be on the team
- GERBE!!!75PTS

Honestly none of the above interest me.

First rush hour now Lethal weapon keep (frank)ing destroying great movies

Martin signs his ELC, Karabacek is the only player that we'll lose June, 1st that still remains

First rush hour now Lethal weapon keep (frank)ing destroying great movies
- GERBE!!!75PTS

trailers look super stupid. I'm surprised you have seen and appreciate Lethal Weapon.

- rmiethaner

Slow day.

Slow day.
- chilliard77

http://loudwire.com/forme...ummer-nick-menza-dead-51/

http://loudwire.com/forme...ummer-nick-menza-dead-51/
- Herzeleid

Heard about this on facebook earlier today. It's a shame.

Slow day.
- chilliard77

Eff Canada.

Eff Canada.
- Der Kaiser

Eff d-bag Miami Loafer bros.

Eff d-bag Miami Loafer bros.
- Der Kaiser

Eff glass-banging first row monkeys.

Eff glass-banging first row monkeys.
- Der Kaiser

Eff the Pens, twice!

Eff the Pens, twice!
- Der Kaiser

Eff hoppy-IPA bearded poser sleeve tatoo'd hipsters.

Eff hoppy-IPA bearded poser sleeve tatoo'd hipsters.
- Der Kaiser

Eff Sidney Crosby's scraggly-ass, still hardly worthy of an 18-year- old playoff beard.

Eff Sidney Crosby's scraggly-ass, still hardly worthy of an 18-year- old playoff beard.
- Der Kaiser

Eff Joel Armia and Brandon Lemieux.

Eff Joel Armia and Brandon Lemieux.
- Der Kaiser

Eff olives.

Eff olives.
- Der Kaiser

Eff artichokes - in the worst way imaginable.

Eff hoppy-IPA bearded poser sleeve tatoo'd hipsters.
- Der Kaiser

This.

Eff artichokes - in the worst way imaginable.
- Der Kaiser

Eff number 27's name being pronounced "drew-Ann"

Eff artichokes - in the worst way imaginable.
- Der Kaiser

I have an abiding respect for cement, but EFF CONCRETE!

I have an abiding respect for cement, but EFF CONCRETE!
- Der Kaiser

Eff! Only one Genny left in the fridge. Scheissige dinge.

Eff number 27's name being pronounced "drew-Ann"
- Deuce81

This is a pretty, pretty good post.

https://youtu.be/36BvyC_ODRM