Jon Cooper has diminished women before. His comments following the opening game of the 4 Nations Face-Off claiming Sidney Crosby as Canada's all-time greatest player weren't just wrong, they ignored and erased Canada's actual all-time greatest national team star - Marie-Philip Poulin.
It's unfortunate Vegas Golden Knights' star Shea Theodore suffered a freak injury in the 4 Nations Face-Off, but that shouldn't deter the NHL from having its players in these events.
The battle to land a wild-card playoff berth is fierce this season, but if only one of the Red Wings or Rangers can make it, Adam Proteau thinks one is in much better shape right now.