Over the past few days, the various countries that are participating in the IIHF World Championships in Denmark, are feeling like it is Christmas; as the invitations for players to participate in the Global Hockey’s strongest tournament outside of the Olympics are handed out.
For the New York Islanders, it specifically means that several players will not get to begin their offseason rituals just yet.
Mathew Barzal, fresh off his stellar rookie season, was one of the first invites to be given from Team Canada.
#Isles rookie Mathew Barzal will play for Team Canada in World Championships.