Overview
- TSN’s Darren Dreger reported Tuesday that defensemen Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse were added to Team Canada’s roster for the IIHF Men’s World Championship days after Edmonton’s first-round exit to Anaheim.
- Coverage stresses upside on the attack and concerns about defending and penalties for both players, with scrutiny amplified by their combined $116 million in Oilers contracts.
- Bouchard is in line for his first senior national team action after starring offensively this season, while Nurse returns for his third Worlds after earning silver in 2019.
- The tournament starts May 15 in Switzerland, where Canada opens against Sweden and then faces Italy, Denmark, Norway, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Czechia in Group B.
- Team Canada roster notes include top draft prospect Gavin McKenna choosing not to participate to focus on the scouting combine and Calgary’s Zach Whitecloud joining, according to TSN and Sportsnet 960.