2025 IIHF World Championship

[Per]

The following NHL players have already been confirmed for the tournament, which is held in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark between May 9th and 25th:

SWEDEN
Adam Larsson, D, Seattle Kraken
Rasmus Andersson, D, Calgary Flames
Marcus Pettersson, D, Vancouver Canucks
William Eklund, W, San Jose Sharks
Alexander Wennberg, C, San Jose Sharks
Filip Forsberg, W, Nashville Predators
Isac Lundeström, C, Anaheim Ducks

FINLAND
Juuse Saros, G, Nashville Predators
Justus Annunen, G, Nashville Predators
Eeli Tolvanen, W, Seattle Kraken
Teuvo Teräväinen, W, Chicago Blackhawks

CANADA
Travis Sanheim, D, Philadelphia Flyers
Zayne Parekh, D, Calgary Flames (training camp)
MacKenzie Weegar, D, Calgary Flames
Travis Konecny, W, Philadelphia Flyers
Macklin Celebrini, C, San Jose Sharks

CZECHIA
Dan Vladar, G, Calgary Flames

USA
Tage Thompson, W, Buffalo Sabres
Conor Garland, W, Vancouver Canucks
Matt Coronato, W, Calgary Flames

[Megaterio Llamas]

Here's the initial roster of Canadian invites:

The current roster is as follows:

F Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)

F William Cuylle (Rangers)

F Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

F Tyson Foerster (Flyers)

F Barrett Hayton (Hockey Club)

F Bo Horvat (Islanders)

F Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

F Travis Konecny (Flyers)

F Ryan O’Reilly (Predators)

D Noah Dobson (Islanders)

D Ryker Evans (Kraken)

D Brandon Montour (Kraken)

D Travis Sanheim (Flyers)

D MacKenzie Weegar (Flames)

G Dylan Garand (Rangers)

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nhl/te ... r-AA1E0KWW

[donlever]

Decent group so far.

Netminding a concern.

Maybe Hellebuyck can head over.

[Megaterio Llamas]

[Picker of Cherries]

That’s the second pairing on the Canucks that I figured they’d get to next season. Nice to see them getting experience playing together:

Hughes Hronek
Meaty Willander
DPetey Myers

KK Mancini

That’s a nice group.

[donlever]

Looks like Crosby (what a leader) and Nate Mac are headed to the World's.

[Megaterio Llamas]

[donlever]

Canada's goaltending just got better on a measurable scale.

Fleury heading to the Worlds.

If they win the tournament that means a Triple Gold Club membership for Marc-Andre.

Nice way to cap off an illustrious career.

[Per]

Denmark vs Switzerland. The battle of whether the arms of a white cross should reach the sides of a red flag.

[donlever]

Canada's goaltending just got better on a measurable scale.

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[Cornuck]

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Doesn't look like a guy who's about to retire.

[Per]

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Doesn't look like a guy who's about to retire.

Canada crushed Latvia 7-1, but not because the Latvians weren't trying.
I mean, Canada was clearly the better team, but Fleury was red hot and against a lesser goalie Latvia could easily have had a couple of more goals.

[Per]

The Finns aren't looking good. They narrowly beat Austria 2-1 after the Austrians had a goal disallowed, and then they let France get a 3-1 lead before tying the game in regulation, scoring two goals with their goalie pulled, and then winning in overtime. Against France!

So, sure, two wins, but they shouldn't have this much problems against countries like Austria and France.

They play Sweden tonight, but I expect them to bring their A-game this time.
They truly hate losing to us. But from what I've seen so far, I think they will.

[Per]

The Yanks are struggling a bit. Lost to Switzerland and needed overtime to beat Norway. Fucking Norway!

Canada and Sweden are both undefeated and doing fine so far:

Slovenia vs Canada 0-4
Latvia vs Canada 1-7
Canada vs France 5-0

Sweden vs Slovakia 5-0
Sweden vs Austria 4-2
Finland vs Sweden 1-2
Latvia vs Sweden 0-6