Luckily, we won’t have to go back to the old way, as Last month, Gary Bettman said the NHL is working to host an event in 2027 that will “do justice to the level of interest and authenticity” the league captured at the 4 Nations. With NHL participation in the Olympics starting next year and a World Cup of Hockey every four years starting in 2028, the 4 Nations Face-Off looks like a one-off. But there’s no reason that international hockey in place of the All-Star Game needs to die with it. The NHL should replace All-Star Weekend with an international 25-and-under tournament.

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