When it comes to Canada’s roster for the 2020 World Junior Championships, there really can be too much of a good thing.
In this case, that “good thing” is skilled defensemen.
The Canadian roster is deep every WJC, and this year is no exception. But only seven (or, in some rare cases, eight) defensemen make the cut each iteration.
This year, top Dallas Stars prospect Thomas Harley wasn’t one of them.
The talented, smooth-skating blueliner was a strong contender to make the team, but in the end, Hockey Canada’s coaching staff had other plans.