Finland, Sweden, Russia, Switzerland and the Czechs release WJC camp rosters

We are mere weeks away from the World Junior Championship, where Toronto and Montreal will play host to some of the best teenaged players on the planet. Canada and the U.S. announced their final camp rosters last week and now it's Europe's turn to shine. Camp rosters are trickling out and there are some big names – and big snubs to consider. Here's the latest:

Sweden

The Tre Kronor has been strong for some time now and though this edition doesn't look as potent, there is still a lot of talent to go around. Washington Capitals rookie Andre Burakowsky would be a huge score for the Swedes, but he may be too busy in the NHL to attend. Otherwise, here are some of the big names to watch for:

William Nylander, C (Toronto) – super-skilled producer has been great for Modo

Jacob De La Rose, C (Montreal) – Big power forward playing in AHL for Hamilton

Robert Hagg, D (Philadelphia) – Physical two-way force playing in AHL for Lehigh Valley

Julius Bergman, D (San Jose) – All-around player getting points in OHL for London

Oliver Kylington, D (2015 draft) – Incredible skater will be high pick this summer

Adrian Kempe, LW (Los Angeles) – Powerful, physical winger for Modo

Axel Holmstrom, C (Detroit) – Talented skill guy for Skelleftea excels internationally

Notably absent: Anton Cederholm (Vancouver), Marcus Pettersson (Anaheim), Frederik Olofsson (Chicago)

Finland

The returning champs will be without some of last year's best players, but there is still talent available.

Kasperi Kapanen, RW (Pittsburgh) – Speedy and skilled, he's tearing it up for KalPa

Juuse Saros, G (Nashville) – Last year's hero in net from HPK is back for more

Julius Honka, D (Dallas) – Brilliant offensive D-man playing for AHL Texas

Artturi Lehkonen, LW (Montreal) – Skilled winger playing great for Frolunda in Sweden

Juho Lammikko, RW (Florida) – Powerful winger skates for OHL Kingston

Jesse Puljujarvi, RW (2016 draft) – Phenom for Karpat has size, smarts and a wicked shot

Russia

You never can tell how the Russians will fare in this tournament, but they always manage to make news one way or another.

Nikita Zadorov, D (Buffalo) – Towering force for OHL London returns from last year's squad

Sergey Tolchinsky, LW (Carolina) – Skilled offensive weapon plays for OHL Sault Ste. Marie

Ivan Barbashev, LW (St. Louis) – Physical two-way presence plays for Moncton in 'Q'

Valentin Zykov, LW (Los Angeles) – Great scorer with solid build for Baie-Comeau in 'Q'

Pavel Buchnevich, LW (NY Rangers) – Big and talented winger for Severstal

Vladislav Kamenev, C (Nashville) – Strong center with vision plays for Magnitogorsk

Nikolay Goldobin, RW (San Jose) – Wicked sniper playing for HIFK in Finland

Ivan Provorov, D (2015 draft) – Poised, two-way standout for WHL Brandon

Notably absent: Nikita Scherbak (Montreal), Maxim Letunov (St. Louis)

Czech Republic

Hopes are very high for the Czechs, who won silver at the under-18s and the Ivan Hlinka. Depth is looking hot and now they've got confidence as a program again.

David Pastrnak, LW (Boston) – Skill and vision has made him killer for AHL Providence

Jakub Vrana, RW (Washington) – Pure sniper doing great for Sweden's Linkoping

Vitek Vanecek, G (Washington) – Athletic stopper does everything quick for Liberec

Pavel Zacha, C (2015 draft) – Power forward finding his way with OHL Sarnia

Dominik Masin, D (Tampa Bay) – Two-way leader plays for OHL Peterborough

Jakub Zboril, D (2015 draft) – All-around gem has been great for QMJHL Saint John

Filip Chlapik, C (2015 draft) – Great vision and size with QMJHL Charlottetown

Vaclav Karabacek, LW (Buffalo) – North-South winger gets points for QMJHL Gatineau

Switzerland

The halcyon days might be behind the Swiss, but this squad will still be competitive.

Kevin Fiala, LW (Nashville) – Skilled and determined scorer for HV 71 in Sweden

Noah Rod, RW (San Jose) – Quick and gritty winger for Geneve-Servette

Kay Schweri, RW (2015 draft) – Super fast and super dangerous for QMJHL Sherbrooke

Denis Malgin, C (2015 draft) – Another speedster with talent, he's from ZSC

Timo Meier, RW (2015 draft) – Stocky points machine for QMJHL Halifax