Jarvis ready to whatever is needed for Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off
Hurricanes forward said he would even play defense to help country
By Dan Rosen
@drosennhl NHL.com Senior Writer
February 09, 2025
(That's right Bois! A real, live (inter)national writer has finally discovered the sheer joy that is Jarvy!!!)
NEW YORK -- Seth Jarvis doesn't know where or if he fits in Canada's lineup at the 4 Nations Face-Off, but clearly the Carolina Hurricanes forward is ready for just about any role.
"I'll play [expletive] right 'D' if they need me to," Jarvis told NHL.com.
(Don't let Roddy hear you say that, dog. Actually, the way Demi and BB8 are playing, maybe do...)
When he found out he made it, Jarvis said he called his brother, Kayden, the video and skills coach for the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League. Kayden, who doubles as the skills coach for his younger brother, had the same reaction.
"He was like, 'What the [expletive] are you talking about?' " Jarvis said. "We were both surprised."
(I never knew broseph was a coach. Probably explains the real lil-bro energy on the ice )
Jarvis arrives at the 4 Nations Face-Off courtesy of a personal four-year revenge tour.
He was one of the last cuts from Canada's roster for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship.
"Especially as a Canadian kid the World Juniors is such a big thing and so not being able to play in it really [stunk]," Jarvis said. "That was the first time I've really ever been cut from a team so that was a new feeling. It was a massive driving force into everything that transpired after."
(I mean, really, how could you cut this sweet face?!?)
Canada lost to the United States in the gold-medal game of the 2021 World Juniors.
Not a single player from that Canadian team was selected to play in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Jarvis was.
(Some great quotes from players and execs about our sweet god. The whole thing is definitely worth the read)
"Hard working. Gritty. Smart. Skilled," Hurricanes and United States defenseman Jaccob Slavin said. "He knows the game well. He plays really hard. He's responsible. As a defenseman you love playing with him. You know if you give him the puck something good might happen but you know if it's coming back toward us he's going to be coming back to help."
Jarvis’ energy is infectious. In fact, Brad Marchand answered Jarvis when he was asked to name the player he's most excited to play with in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
"For me personally, that meant a lot," Jarvis said.
Jarvis ready to whatever is needed for Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off Hurricanes forward said he would even play defense to help country By Dan Rosen @drosennhl NHL.com Senior Writer February 09, 2025 (That's right Bois! A real, live (inter)national writer has finally discovered the sheer joy that is Jarvy!!!) NEW YORK -- Seth Jarvis doesn't know where or if he fits in Canada's lineup at the 4 Nations Face-Off, but clearly the Carolina Hurricanes forward is ready for just about any role. "I'll play [expletive] right 'D' if they need me to," Jarvis told NHL.com. (Don't let Roddy hear you say that, dog. Actually, the way Demi and BB8 are playing, maybe do...) When he found out he made it, Jarvis said he called his brother, Kayden, the video and skills coach for the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League. Kayden, who doubles as the skills coach for his younger brother, had the same reaction. "He was like, 'What the [expletive] are you talking about?' " Jarvis said. "We were both surprised." (I never knew broseph was a coach. Probably explains the real lil-bro energy on the ice ) Jarvis arrives at the 4 Nations Face-Off courtesy of a personal four-year revenge tour. He was one of the last cuts from Canada's roster for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship. "Especially as a Canadian kid the World Juniors is such a big thing and so not being able to play in it really [stunk]," Jarvis said. "That was the first time I've really ever been cut from a team so that was a new feeling. It was a massive driving force into everything that transpired after." (I mean, really, how could you cut this sweet face?!?) Canada lost to the United States in the gold-medal game of the 2021 World Juniors. Not a single player from that Canadian team was selected to play in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Jarvis was. (Some great quotes from players and execs about our sweet god. The whole thing is definitely worth the read) "Hard working. Gritty. Smart. Skilled," Hurricanes and United States defenseman Jaccob Slavin said. "He knows the game well. He plays really hard. He's responsible. As a defenseman you love playing with him. You know if you give him the puck something good might happen but you know if it's coming back toward us he's going to be coming back to help." Jarvis’ energy is infectious. In fact, Brad Marchand answered Jarvis when he was asked to name the player he's most excited to play with in the 4 Nations Face-Off. "For me personally, that meant a lot," Jarvis said.
