This evening, the 4 Nations Showdown kicks off at the Bell Centre. Canada will take the stage as they face Sweden. Let’s remember that Jordan Binnington and Filip Gustavsson will be the starting goaltenders.

The league and union still have to hash out details like the host city (or cities), Russian participation and participating countries.

A stripped-down event missing some of the best hockey players from places like Russia, Germany and Czechia isn't ideal.