Team Canada Looked Sloppy Pre-WJC Tournament, But Should They Be Worried? Jim Precourt | December 22, 2025 Team Canada had two pre-tournament World Junior Championship games against Sweden in Ontario, which concluded last Saturday. They didn’t count for anything, but it gave the players a chance to…
Breakout & Sleeper Prospects at the 2026 World Juniors Dayton Reimer | December 22, 2025 The 2026 World Junior Championship marks the 50th anniversary of the tournament. Beginning as a way to capitalize on the growing global talent base, the invitational tournament became one of…
2026 NHL Draft-Eligible Players to Watch at the WJC Peter Baracchini | December 21, 2025 With the 2026 NHL Draft scouting season well-under way and scouts tuning into every league and major showcases, none are bigger than the World Junior Championship. Every year, there are…
3 Saskatoon Blades Competing for Germany at the 2026 World Juniors Dayton Reimer | December 21, 2025 The World Junior Championship is a short tournament, so any advantage can be the difference between competing for a medal and going home early. One of the easiest ways to…
Devils’ Simon Nemec’s Brother Slated for Big Role at WJC Ahead of 2026 Draft Daniel Amoia | December 19, 2025 It’s been a whirlwind of a calendar year for New Jersey Devils‘ defenseman Simon Nemec. From being sent down to the American Hockey League (AHL), to becoming an overtime Stanley…
Sharks Rookie Michael Misa’s World Juniors Trip Is What He Needs Right Now Alex Hutton | December 19, 2025 As San Jose Sharks rookie forward Michael Misa completes his return from injury, the team has chosen to send him to Team Canada to play in the World Junior Championship.…
2026 World Junior Championship Pre-Tournament Preview & Schedule Dayton Reimer | December 18, 2025 The World Junior Championship always starts on Dec. 26, and the 2026 tournament in Minneapolis and St. Paul is no exception, with Slovakia and Sweden set to break the ice…
Team Canada Players to Watch at 2026 World Juniors Jim Precourt | December 18, 2025 Team Canada has officially released their 2026 World Junior Championship roster, and it’s the best it has looked since the United States started ruling the tournament a couple of years…
Canadiens News and Notes: Trade Rumours, World Junior Championship & More Blain Potvin | December 18, 2025 In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the team continues its battle for a playoff spot. The…
3 Blues Prospects Who Will Participate in the 2026 World Juniors Anthony Testaguzza | December 16, 2025 The International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) annual World Junior Championship (WJC) tournament showcases all the best drafted and soon-to-be-drafted talent in the world. This year, the St. Louis Blues will…
Flyers News & Rumors: Tocchet’s Immaturity, Murchison, & More Justin Giampietro | December 15, 2025 Through 30 games, the Philadelphia Flyers have a 16–9–5 record, good for a wildcard spot in a tight Eastern Conference. In this edition of Flyers News & Rumors, we’ll look…
Canadiens’ Prospect Development Will Be Accelerated by World Juniors Participation Blain Potvin | December 14, 2025 Playing in the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship (WJC) is a major accelerator in a prospect’s path toward becoming an NHL player. It compresses elite development experiences into a short, high-pressure tournament. …
