Since the Minnesota Wild signed a couple of free agents and had one of the most promising draft classes earlier this month, we’ve been stuck twiddling our thumbs, waiting on the next bite of news to chew on. Luckily for everyone, the schedule for the 2021 World Junior Championships has been released.
Similar to the NHL playoffs, the World Juniors will take place within a bubble in the glorious city of Edmonton, Alta. With the big league hoping for Jan. 1 to be the opening of the 2020-21 season — is it just called the 2021 season at that point?