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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNDec 4, 2024, 02:15 PM ET
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The first-ever NHL/NHLPA 4 Nations Face-Off is many things.
It’s a midseason exhibition tournament that replaces the NHL All-Star Game for a change of pace. It’s an antipasto of international hockey ahead of the Italian feast of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. It’s also the first time that a generation of Canadian and American superstars get to battle for bragging rights and a championship — although Sweden and Finland will have something to say about that.
On Wednesday, those four nations reveal their rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off, taking place from Feb. 12-20 in Montreal and Boston. The U.S. and Canada announce their rosters at 7 p.m. ET, while Finland’s and Sweden’s reveals arrive earlier in the day. Some of the names are very expected, and some of the selections are a bit surprising.
Here’s how the rosters grade out — at each position group and overall — and which NHL players might be feeling snubbed by their home nations after these roster reveals.
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Author : Greg Wyshynski
Publish date : 2024-12-04 19:19:00
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