The WJC is assembled based on a lot of factors including what roles they are filling, but also what players are best for the team right now. That's very different than a long-term projection of who will be the best NHL player.
I think Reschney was selected because of his versatility and because right now he is playing better than McQueen. And in a short tourney that matters.
That doesn't mean teams feel he's a better projected player than McQueen.
Though I do think that Reschney's stock has risen since the draft, and McQueen's has probably fallen a touch (him and Lindstrom for similar reasons).
Last edited by Jiri Hrdina; 12-11-2025 at 12:51 PM.
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