With the World Cup of Hockey announcements taking over the hockey world today, it seems appropriate to discuss the potential players that will be skating for their countries when the tournament starts. The configuration of the tournament involves eight teams split between two groups. Team Canada, Team Czech Republic, Team Europe, and Team USA will make up Group A. Team Finland, Team North America, Team Russia and Team Sweden will make up Group B.
For the readers that are unaware of what Team North America, and Team Europe are, the explanation is pretty simple. Team North America will be run by former Bruins and current Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli.