Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos are in Minnesota, breaking down Canada's Olympic men's roster and the World Junior Championship so far.
The Hockey News Big Show is in Minnesota at the 2026 World Junior Championship.
Here's what Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed:
0:38: Thoughts on the Canadian men's Olympic roster?
2:45: Was keeping Connor Bedard off the Olympic roster the right choice?
4:04: What player was the biggest surprise to make the Team Canada Olympic roster?
5:00: Was Anthony Cirelli a good choice for Team Canada?
6:11: How is Canada's defense looking?
9:40: Thoughts on Canada goaltender choices?
World Juniors
11:27: How has Sweden played so far at the world juniors?
14:00: What have we seen so far out of Team USA?
16:00: Is Canada better than they were last year?
19:03: Is Czechia a serious threat going into the medal round?
20:59: Should Finland fans be concerned about placing third in Group B in the preliminary round?
22:45: Predictions for the Latvia and Sweden quarterfinal?
24:05: Predictions for the Switzerland and Czechia quarterfinal?
25:27: Predictions for the USA and Finland quarterfinal?
26:43: Predictions for the Canada and Slovakia quarterfinal?
29:00: Who will be relegated: Germany or Denmark?
29:58: How has Gavin McKenna performed so far?
33:20: Who has had the best performance so far at the world juniors?
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