Yes, there are some youngsters Canada also wants to develop with experience in a high-stakes tournament like the World Championship, including 19-year-old San Jose Sharks star center Macklin Celebrini, 21-year-old Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk, 19-year-old Sharks D-man Sam Dickinson, 21-year-old Bruins center Fraser Minten and 20-year-old Red Wings left winger Emmitt Finnie.  

However, the Canadians have some of the best talent in this tournament, and that's without all the potential possibilities Team Canada management had to choose from – at least, in theory.

New York Islanders right winger Mathew Barzal, Ottawa Senators center Dylan Cozens, Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard and St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas are all outstanding players.

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