EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsIn lieu of traditional All-Star festivities, the NHL opted to put on an international best-on-best tournament this season. The resulting 4 Nations Face-Off has been a resounding success, attracting massive viewership and surprising cultural relevance, which has extended to the sports betting realm.Sportsbooks across the United States report that the 4 Nations games thus far have outperformed average…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBOSTON -- Other than the game itself, both Canada and the United States were talking about President Donald Trump hours before playing one another in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off championship game.Trump was a topic of conversation for both teams Thursday with many Team USA players speaking about the call they shared with the president with Team Canada…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe New York Islanders placed defenseman Dennis Cholowski on waivers on Thursday.The Islanders have one open roster spot coming out of the break but might need two as they anticipate the return of defensemen Scott Mayfield (lower body) and Ryan Pulock (upper body) from injured reserve. Both participated in their third straight practice on Thursday ahead of the…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBOSTON -- What makes Team USA a team -- and not just a collection of All-Stars -- is having Jaccob Slavin on the roster.That's not conjecture. That's what Team USA coach Mike Sullivan said when asked what the Carolina Hurricanes defenseman means to the men's national team at the 4 Nations Face-Off.Practically everything about Team USA is a…