The Hockey News Big Show is here to break down the 2026 World Junior Championship in Minnesota.
Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Michael Traikos discussed:
0:46: Will this year be different for Team Canada after back-to-back early exits?
2:28: What do you think of Gavin McKenna after the beginning of the season?
4:35: If there is a level concern for the Canadians, where's it at?
7:31: What are you looking to see from the Americans this year?
10:49: Can we see the Swedes win a medal this year?
14:16: Could this be the year we see Czechia win a gold medal?
18:30: Which team could be the dark horse for this tournament?
22:07: Which 2026 draft prospects should people be most excited to see?
27:07: Which country is most likely to get relegated?
28:33: Who are your top three picks to medal this year and your MVP pick?
30:19: Quiz time: who in world junior history has the most gold medals?
31:14: Which country has scored the fastest two goals at the world juniors? The goals were only two seconds apart.
32:00: Which player has the most points in a period at the world juniors?
33:12: Only five players have ever led the world juniors and the NHL in points. Who are they?
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