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WJC preview: Players to watch on Team Canada

Blues prospect Jordan Kyrou brings a mix of speed and skill to Team Canada at the WJC. AP Photo/Keith Srakocic

After coming agonizingly close to gold in last year's World Junior Championship, Canada is coming back with its typical impressive roster. Boasting depth in all positions, Canada has a returning goalie coming into the tournament hot, a defense with high-end mobility and dynamic elements and four lines that can score.

Much has been made of late about the lack of star power on the Canadian roster, particularly up front. That stems mostly from the fact that there are only four first-round draft picks among the 13 forwards selected for the team. Considering we're used to seeing a top-five pick or two among the forwards, it's easy to be spoiled, but don't let the draft status fool you. There is talent throughout the lineup.