Sep 16, 2016
World Cup of Hockey Team Previews
TSN Senior Hockey Reporter Frank Seravalli sets ups the World Cup of Hockey with a look at each of the eight teams in the tournament.
TSN Senior Hockey Reporter Frank Seravalli sets ups the World Cup of Hockey with a look at each of the eight teams in the tournament.
Team Canada
This lineup has depth for days
If there's a weakness for Team Canada, it could be the pressure and scrutiny that comes with playing on home soil. More...
Team Czech Republic
A lineup that is embracing the underdog role
A scrappy group paced by Voracek, Pastrnak, Plekanec and Palat believe they can make some noise at the tournament. More...
Team Europe
They're hoping slow and steady wins the race
The oldest team in the tournament will have to rely on experience to overcome a lack of speed. More...
Team Finland
Fearless Finns will rely on young guns
The line of Aleksander Barkov, Patrik Laine and Sebastian Aho will be one to watch. More...
Team North America
The Under-23 group oozes speed and skill
A brutal preliminary round schedule might be the biggest obstacle facing the youngest team in the tournament. More...
Team Russia
Depth and defence will determine their fate
Goals shouldn’t be an issue with snipers like Alex Ovechkin, Artemi Panarin and Evgeni Malkin on the roster, but there are questions on the blueline. More...
Team Sweden
The Tre Kronor will rely on a dynamic defence
With King Henrik in goal, much of Tre Kronor’s offence will run through Karlsson, Ekman-Larsson and Hedman. More...
Team USA
A team willing to grind out wins
General manager Dean Lombardi and head coach John Tortorella built a roster ready to check relentlessly and block shots, but offence could be an issue. More...