Canada's preliminary roster for the upcoming World Hockey Championship has been revealed, featuring several prominent NHL players. Leading the list is Travis Konecny of the Philadelphia Flyers, who has had an outstanding season, earning him a spot on the national team. Other notable inclusions are veteran players Bo Horvat from the New York Islanders and Ryan O'Reilly of the Nashville Predators, both of whom bring invaluable experience to the squad.

Rising stars like Macklin Celebrini from the San Jose Sharks and Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets highlight the team’s youthful talent. The tournament is set to commence on May 9 in Denmark and Sweden, with Canada aiming to improve upon last year's fourth-place finish. The roster includes a mix of seasoned internationals and promising newcomers, signaling Canada’s commitment to field a competitive team.