The Stanley Cup playoffs have helped transform both the roster and the expectations for Team North America in the World Cup of Hockey. Remember when goaltending was an issue? Matt Murray's impressive postseason play for the Pittsburgh Penguins has alleviated that concern. The more these young players play, the more dangerous the North America squad becomes.
Team North America general managers Peter Chiarelli and Stan Bowman have until May 27 to name their final seven roster players, and their final decisions haven't gotten any easier. Here's one final projection for the U-24 Team North America roster, with my final seven in bold: