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How to lose friends and alienate nations: Trump is junking US soft power

Hard power uses material assets to force others and force them to succumb to your will. War is not necessarily necessary. Threats backed by economic and military assets can be sufficient to change the behavior of others. Payment for the goods or services provided can also be a difficult force. Soft power, by contrast, is […]

Sean McDonough hopes Americans don’t boo Canadian anthem at 4 Nations final

Sean McDonough wants mutual respect between American and Canadian fans after the “star-spangled banner” was booed in last week's four-country showdown. ESPN announcers seeking Thursday's championship clash between the US and Canada in Boston say that Team USA's faith will not boo Canadian anthem “O Canada,” despite “political matters.” I explained that I wanted it. […]

Rangers love ‘intense’ play they’ve seen at 4 Nations Face-Off

The Rangers are preparing for a second half of the season push to return to the playoffs, but at least some of their attention has been turned into a four-country showdown. . “That was good,” Will Quill said of the tournament. “Canada US Games [Saturday in Montreal, won by the U.S.] It was really physical […]

Chris Kreider could get chance to play vs. Canada in 4 Nations final

BOSTON – Chris Kreider never thought or spoke in hypotheses. Even one of the biggest circus of cameras and reporters hadn't leaned back around his podium after scoring the goal on the 4 Nations face-off debut in Team USA's defeat to Sweden on Monday night. You can escape to the longest ten-equipped ranger. It would […]

Canada-US game sees record viewership for 4 Nations showdown

The NHL announced Tuesday's US showdown with Canada in a four-country showdown attracted an astounding 10.1 million viewers in the US and Canada. Large audiences were total figures including ratings for SportsNet, City, SN+, TVA Sports and ABC. Saturday's North American neighbour rival showdown rose 203% from viewers seen at the 2016 Hockey World Cup, […]

Quinn Hughes-4 Nations injury saga takes wild twist ahead of Canada final

Defensive man Charlie McAvoy heads out to the final of the four-country showdown against Canada on Thursday, with manager Mike Sullivan reassuring everyone that strong players are on the wings and waiting in the middle. “Quinn Hughes is here.” Sullivan told reporters Tuesday. But it doesn't seem to be the case now – at least […]

Henrik Lundqvist can’t locate Massachusetts on map during 4 Nations

Just because Henrik Lundqvist spent much of his NHL career in the Northeast doesn't mean he knows the entire region. On Monday night when Team USA fell to Native Sweden by Lundqvist, during the TNT four-country showdown, the legendary Rangers goalkeeper discussed the roots of his former teammate in Boxford, Massachusetts. I was tasked with […]