World Juniors 2026: Canada's Camp Roster, Help From NHL, Konsta Helenius, USA Roster Additions And More
Called Up: The Hockey Prospects PodcastShow Notes
The World Juniors are rapidly approaching and Called Up has you covered. Chris and Cam go long on Canada's roster, its strengths, weaknesses, the X factor and the help they got from the NHL. The duo also looks at the roster bubble and who is at risk of missing out on their spot.
There's also a number of roster updates to share for other nations including the U.S., Sweden, Finland, Czechia and Latvia. On top of that, Chris puts Cam through The Called Up Challenge with a WJC focus before we get into Beyond Belief and You Have To Pick One.
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