Overview
- Insider reports Friday named John Tavares, Mark Scheifele, Robert Thomas and Ryan O’Reilly as set to join Canada for the IIHF World Championship in Switzerland, with the official roster still unannounced.
- John Tavares, who spoke Thursday at his team’s season wrap-up, said his intention is to play for Canada and that he is working through details with Hockey Canada.
- The four reported additions load up Canada at center, and analysts note one or more could shift to wing to balance lines.
- Tournament play runs May 15–31 in Switzerland, with Canada opening against Sweden before group games with Italy, Denmark, Norway, Slovenia, Slovakia and Czechia.
- Reports also note interest from Mat Barzal, Matthew Schaefer and Morgan Rielly, and separate coverage links Brad Treliving and Jason Spezza to the team’s management group.