The rosters for the teams were released today and three Nashville Predators made the first announced names. The tournament itself is six months out, but the teams are today releasing their preliminary rosters—the first 16 players, with seven more to be added by June 1. There are still Predators that could be added at that time.
The much awaited 2016 World Cup of Hockey will be an international tournament held in Canada from September 17 to October 1, 2016. This will be the third time the NHL sanctioned competition will be held but it has been 12 years since the 2004 World Cup.