In November, just an hour before the puck wasset to drop in Stockholm, Sweden,for the conclusion of the 2019 Global Series, the NHL had announced the 2020 version. Now, with the global COVID-19 pandemic still keeping sports on pause, the NHL and the Players' A sociation announced on April 8 the postponement of the 2020 Global Series. "The NHLPA and the NHL remain committed to maintaining and growing our international presence," the statement read. "We hope that our fans overseas understand the need to postpone the 2020 games, but we look forward to being back with them in 2021." The Global Series was to feature the Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets. It would have markedthe fourth consecutive season, and ninth overall, that the NHL was play games overseas. Boston and Colorado would have metin the Czech Republic for the NHL's sixth regular-season game. Nashville and Columbus were tosquare offin Helsinki, Finland, playing in the eighth and ninth regular-season games in the country. We are disappointed by the postponement of our trip to Finland, but look forward to having the opportunity to play in front of Finlands pa sionate hockey fans in the future, said Blue Jackets general managerJarmo Kekalainen in the team's pre s release. Kekalainen is a native of Kuopio, Finland and the leagues first European-born general manager. Games in Europe are nothing new to Boston, Colorado and Columbus, all of which haveplayed regular-season games in Europe. When the games do occur, they hope to have better results, as they've combined Mike Cuellar Jersey for a 2-3-1record.Nashville split two regular-season games in Japanwith Pittsburgh in 2000 and will be making its European debut. What were the dates and times of the 2020Global Series? The dates were not officially announced,but the Bruins and Predators were expected to play in September 2020, which is generally when training camp ends. Nashville and Columbus will meet later in the fall for a two-game series. Where was the Global Series set to beplayed? Boston and Nashville were towrap up training camps in Europe before facing off and kickstarting their 2020-21 NHL regular seasons at O2 Arenain Prague, Czech Republic. Before meeting up in Praha, the Bruins were totrain in Mannheim, Germany,and take onAdler Mannheim at SAP Arena in an exhibition game. The Predators were set tohead toBern, Switzerland, and play SC Bern at PostFinance Arena. The Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets were going play their games atHartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland. Who are the players from Finland, Czech Republic and Switzerland? Switzerland: Roman Josi (Predators), Yannick Weber (Predators) Czech Republic: David Krejci (Bruins), David Pastrnak (Bruins) Finland: Mikko Rantanen (Avalanche), Joonas Donskoi (Avalanche), Markus Nutivaara (Blue Jackets), Joonas Korpisalo (Blue Jackets) What did the players say about the Global Series when it was originally announced? David Pastrnak (Boston Bruins): I was very excited to learn that the Boston Bruins would be heading back to my home country to play in the 2020 NHL Global Series in Prague. Iremember driving to O2 Arena as a kid to go see the Bruins play the Coyotes back in 2010 for the NHL Premiere games. The pa sionate fans and atmosphere were something Ill never forget I cant wait to feel that energy again from the ice in Prague and Mannheim. Roman Josi (Nashville Predators): "It means a lot for our entire organization to get the opportunity to play games in the Czech Republic and Switzerland, Josi said. We are proud of what our franchise has accomplished over the past couple seasons and now are lucky enough to play in not only the Winter Cla sic, but in the Global Series too. We are all honored that we get the chance to play in Europe and everyone on the team is excited for the opportunity. Its really great for myself and Yannick to get to play a game in Bern. Before coming to North America, Bern was the only team I had ever played for growing up, and I watched them play when I was little. I grew up five minutes away from their rink and its my hometown club its going to be so special for me, and I cant wait for the game. David Krejci (Boston Bruins): Opening the season in Prague and Northern Ireland back in 2010 was a very special experience to share with my family, friends and teammates. It was the start of a year Ill always remember. Growing up in Czech, it was my dream to play in the NHL so to be able to play in more NHL games in Europe means a lot to me personally. I think its great the League continues to grow the game and bring hockey to different countries all over the world. Jarmo Kekalainen (Columbus Blue Jackets general manager): The Columbus Blue Jackets are proud and excited to be participating in next years NHL Global Series in our 20th season as a member of the National Hockey League. It means a great deal to me personally, knowing how pa sionate Finnish hockey fans are, to be a part of bringing our team to the place where my NHL dreams began as a young hockey player. Which teams have played in previous Global Series? Date Result Location Nov. 9, 2019 Buffalo Sabres 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 5 Stockholm, Sweden Nov. 8, 2019 Tampa Bay Lightning 3 , Buffalo Sabres 2 Stockholm, Sweden Oct. 4, 2019 Philadelphia Flyers 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3 Prague, Czech Republic Nov. 2, 2018 Florida Panthers 4, Winnipeg Jets 2 Helsinki, Finland Nov. 1, 2018 Winnipeg Jets 4, Florida Panthers 2 Helsinki, Finland Oct. 6, 2018 New Jersey Devils 5, Edmonton Oilers 2 Gothenburg, Sweden Nov. 11, 2017 Ottawa Senators 4, Colorado Avalanche 3 Stockholm, Sweden Nov. 10, 2017 Ottawa Senators 4, Colorado Avalanche 3 (OT) Stockholm, Sweden Alex Bregman Jersey
In November, just an hour before the puck wasset to drop in Stockholm, Sweden,for the conclusion of the 2019 Global Series, the NHL had announced the 2020 version. Now, with the global COVID-19 pandemic still keeping sports on pause, the NHL and the Players' A sociation announced on April 8 the postponement of the 2020 Global Series. "The NHLPA and the NHL remain committed to maintaining and growing our international presence," the statement read. "We hope that our fans overseas understand the need to postpone the 2020 games, but we look forward to being back with them in 2021." The Global Series was to feature the Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets. It would have markedthe fourth consecutive season, and ninth overall, that the NHL was play games overseas. Boston and Colorado would have metin the Czech Republic for the NHL's sixth regular-season game. Nashville and Columbus were tosquare offin Helsinki, Finland, playing in the eighth and ninth regular-season games in the country. We are disappointed by the postponement of our trip to Finland, but look forward to having the opportunity to play in front of Finlands pa sionate hockey fans in the future, said Blue Jackets general managerJarmo Kekalainen in the team's pre s release. Kekalainen is a native of Kuopio, Finland and the leagues first European-born general manager. Games in Europe are nothing new to Boston, Colorado and Columbus, all of which haveplayed regular-season games in Europe. When the games do occur, they hope to have better results, as they've combined Mike Cuellar Jersey for a 2-3-1record.Nashville split two regular-season games in Japanwith Pittsburgh in 2000 and will be making its European debut. What were the dates and times of the 2020Global Series? The dates were not officially announced,but the Bruins and Predators were expected to play in September 2020, which is generally when training camp ends. Nashville and Columbus will meet later in the fall for a two-game series. Where was the Global Series set to beplayed? Boston and Nashville were towrap up training camps in Europe before facing off and kickstarting their 2020-21 NHL regular seasons at O2 Arenain Prague, Czech Republic. Before meeting up in Praha, the Bruins were totrain in Mannheim, Germany,and take onAdler Mannheim at SAP Arena in an exhibition game. The Predators were set tohead toBern, Switzerland, and play SC Bern at PostFinance Arena. The Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets were going play their games atHartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland. Who are the players from Finland, Czech Republic and Switzerland? Switzerland: Roman Josi (Predators), Yannick Weber (Predators) Czech Republic: David Krejci (Bruins), David Pastrnak (Bruins) Finland: Mikko Rantanen (Avalanche), Joonas Donskoi (Avalanche), Markus Nutivaara (Blue Jackets), Joonas Korpisalo (Blue Jackets) What did the players say about the Global Series when it was originally announced? David Pastrnak (Boston Bruins): I was very excited to learn that the Boston Bruins would be heading back to my home country to play in the 2020 NHL Global Series in Prague. Iremember driving to O2 Arena as a kid to go see the Bruins play the Coyotes back in 2010 for the NHL Premiere games. The pa sionate fans and atmosphere were something Ill never forget I cant wait to feel that energy again from the ice in Prague and Mannheim. Roman Josi (Nashville Predators): "It means a lot for our entire organization to get the opportunity to play games in the Czech Republic and Switzerland, Josi said. We are proud of what our franchise has accomplished over the past couple seasons and now are lucky enough to play in not only the Winter Cla sic, but in the Global Series too. We are all honored that we get the chance to play in Europe and everyone on the team is excited for the opportunity. Its really great for myself and Yannick to get to play a game in Bern. Before coming to North America, Bern was the only team I had ever played for growing up, and I watched them play when I was little. I grew up five minutes away from their rink and its my hometown club its going to be so special for me, and I cant wait for the game. David Krejci (Boston Bruins): Opening the season in Prague and Northern Ireland back in 2010 was a very special experience to share with my family, friends and teammates. It was the start of a year Ill always remember. Growing up in Czech, it was my dream to play in the NHL so to be able to play in more NHL games in Europe means a lot to me personally. I think its great the League continues to grow the game and bring hockey to different countries all over the world. Jarmo Kekalainen (Columbus Blue Jackets general manager): The Columbus Blue Jackets are proud and excited to be participating in next years NHL Global Series in our 20th season as a member of the National Hockey League. It means a great deal to me personally, knowing how pa sionate Finnish hockey fans are, to be a part of bringing our team to the place where my NHL dreams began as a young hockey player. Which teams have played in previous Global Series? Date Result Location Nov. 9, 2019 Buffalo Sabres 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 5 Stockholm, Sweden Nov. 8, 2019 Tampa Bay Lightning 3 , Buffalo Sabres 2 Stockholm, Sweden Oct. 4, 2019 Philadelphia Flyers 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3 Prague, Czech Republic Nov. 2, 2018 Florida Panthers 4, Winnipeg Jets 2 Helsinki, Finland Nov. 1, 2018 Winnipeg Jets 4, Florida Panthers 2 Helsinki, Finland Oct. 6, 2018 New Jersey Devils 5, Edmonton Oilers 2 Gothenburg, Sweden Nov. 11, 2017 Ottawa Senators 4, Colorado Avalanche 3 Stockholm, Sweden Nov. 10, 2017 Ottawa Senators 4, Colorado Avalanche 3 (OT) Stockholm, Sweden Alex Bregman Jersey