Also, with the possibility of a first-round series between the Avs and Stars, many around the NHL see reason to change the ...

“The NHL absolutely bodied the NBA in terms of getting it right,” said Dan Katz, better known as Big Cat. “And what they’ve done with the 4 Nations tournament instead of the All-Star Game ...

"We know the full-blown World Cup is going to be sensational." Sources told ESPN that the future of the NHL All-Star Game beyond next season has yet to be determined. The NHL All-Star Game isn't ...

The NHL has replaced its traditional All-Star Game with the 4 Nations Face-Off, featuring the United States, Canada, Finland, and Sweden in a competitive tournament. This new event offers ...

Stamkos placed second in the NHL – behind First Star Nathan MacKinnon – with eight points (4 goals, 4 assists) in three ...

James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL. The NHL has cracked the code when it comes to finding a compelling ...

February is all-star month for three of what used to be considered the four major team sports, at least in places where ice is for skating on, and football is not spelled with a “u.” ...

For the NHL’s Four Nations tournament, in place of the NHL All-Star Game, intensity was off the charts for Saturday’s USA vs. Canada matchup. It was a spirited affair with the Tkachuk brothers ...

The attention, passion and effort we’re seeing at the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off is pretty refreshing. There just hasn't been enough of all this at the league's recent All-Star Game weekends.

The NHL's innovative 4 Nations Face-Off, featuring teams from the U.S., Canada, Finland, and Sweden, has replaced the traditional All-Star Game. The intense competition and best-on-best ...