Everyones favorite offseason pleasure is back! and all the hoopla that comes with it can be read about in the IIHF's exciting new coverage page called the 'Headline Blurbs' **Click Here** .. another unique addition to a tournament that has seperated itself from the SHL through bold and creative new ideas! this is an exciting time and we have some topics to discuss!


1.
Internaly conversations have begun to surface about the possibility of adding another team or 2 to the IIHF and what it would take to make that happen.. While nothing is imminant, the IIHF is interested in hearing what you have to say on the topic! give us your thoughts on 1 or 2 destinations that you would like to see the IIHF expand to and why?

2.
S43 World Rankings:
1. Ireland
2. Russia
3. Austria
4. Canada
5. Norway
6. United Kingdom
7. Finland
8. Germany
9. United States
10. Latvia
11. Czechoslovakia
12. Sweden

For the first time in recent history the United States and Canada are both sitting outside of the top 3 in the IIHF world rankings. Both countries come into this seasons tournament with new GM's.. for the USA coach Cuddles has taken over and in Canada coach Jearim man's the healm. Which country do you believe has the brighter future moving forward and why?

3.
As a fan what match up would you like to see take place in this seasons gold medal game and why?



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