As taxed as he was this season, Alex Nedeljkovic wasn't about to turn down a chance to represent his country at a premier international tournament.
Nedeljkovic is among the contingent of Detroit Red Wings who will participate at the World Championship, which runs May 13-29 in Helsinki and Tampere, Finland. Joining Nedeljkovic with the U.S. is former Wings coach Jeff Blashill, serving as an assistant coach. Former Wings assistant GM Ryan Martin, now in the same role with the New York Rangers, is the U.S. GM.