Canada has named its final roster for the 2023 world juniors in Moncton and Halifax. The news that three current NHL rostered players would be joining Team Canada sparked excitement as Shane Wright (Seattle Kraken), Dylan Guenther (Phoenix Coyotes), and Brandt Clarke (Los Angeles Kings) were loaned from their respective clubs.
The three players represent a major upgrade to Team Canada’s gold medal hopes considering none played for Canada at this summer’s tournament.
Canada’s roster, however, features a plethora of returning talent, including eight players from August’s gold medal winning group.