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Originally Posted by Zarley
I have zero excitement for this contrived gimmick.
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I'm not excited for it, and yes it's a gimmick, and yes they are trying to build it up to be more than it is, and yes it's a money grab by the NHL.
But it'll be good hockey around the time training camps are being held. Would I rather watch training camps or this tourney? Plus, it would be fun to watch the U23's win it and have guys like Ovi, Crosby & Stammer be like wtf just happened? Could potentially set up some nice bad blood for the upcoming season too if there are some scuffles during the tourney.
I'm watching this tourney, although I say again, I'm not "excited" about it in the way I'm excited about a new NHL season or NHL playoffs. But good hockey is good hockey.