Take a look at who will be representing the Desert Dogs at this year's tournament
The International Ice Hockey Federation's World Championships lack the same prestige as the Stanley Cup Playoffs; only players from NHL teams eliminated in the regular season or early playoff rounds compete, which means many of the NHL's brightest stars are nowhere to be seen. But for the Arizona Coyotes, this year's IIHF World Championships are a prime opportunity to give their younger players extra experience in a high stakes event.
The Coyotes' defensive future is well represented among the teams heading to the Czech Republic for the Worlds.