Posts About "2019 World Championship"
William Nylander’s Redemption: Perhaps It’s Not Too Late
May 22nd, 2019 Until the World Championships, it was only a good year for William Nylander at the bank. Fresh from signing a last-minute contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs that kept the young forward from sitting out the season, Nylander joined the team after the 2018-19 season started. But, he wasn’t ready to play at his old level and his...
Flyers to Watch at the 2019 IIHF World Championship
May 14th, 2019 What's the one thing NHL players want after a long grinding season of playing hockey? More hockey, of course. The IIHF World Championship offers players who weren't fortunate enough to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, or were eliminated early, the opportunity to satisfy their thirst for more competition, while also representing...
Jets Lacking on World Championship Rosters
May 11th, 2019 Winnipeg Jets fans hoping to see a little bit more of their favourite players after their team was bounced from the Stanley Cup Playoffs exactly a month earlier than a season ago will be disappointed by makeup of the 2019 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship rosters. 16 Teams, 100-Plus NHLers, Zero Jets The 16 countries represented...
Red Wings to Watch at the World Championship
May 10th, 2019 Another year, another season without playoff hockey in the Motor City. Luckily for Detroit Red Wings fans, there are some familiar faces to watch at the 2019 IIHF World Championship. The tournament will serve as a valuable development tool for a few of the younger players in Hockeytown. With the 2019 NHL Entry Draft still far in the...
Devils to Watch at the 2019 World Championship
May 10th, 2019 The 2019 IIHF World Championship starts May 10 in Slovakia, and for New Jersey Devils fans, there are plenty of players to keep an eye on. Not only will both Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko be playing for their respective countries as they continue to showcase to their talent ahead of the 2019 NHL draft, but a total of six Devils players...
Predators to Watch at the World Championship
May 9th, 2019 The 2019 IIHF World Championship is just around the corner, and for fans of NHL teams not in the playoffs, the tournament can be a great way to see some of your favorite players on the international stage. Nashville Predators fans likely thought they'd still be cheering on the team, but instead were subjected to a first-round exit. And...
Vigneault Takes the Helm for Team Canada at World Championship
May 8th, 2019 Alain Vigneault is back coaching in a big way after a winter of unemployment. Vigneault is not only Canada's head coach at the men's world hockey championship starting Friday in Slovakia, but he's also the newest coach of the NHL's ...
Senators to Watch at the World Championship
May 8th, 2019 It's that time of year where those that aren't in the NHL Playoffs are given the chance to represent their countries in the IIHF World Championship. While they'd likely rather be playing in the playoffs, the World Championship is still a great honour to be participating in for many NHL players. The Ottawa Senators finished at the...
