If Tkachuk was gone at 6, I wanted Alex Nylander. Looks like the Sabres have released him to the WJCs
He was only in the AHL. I think Sweden has some sort of agreement with the NHL that players playing in the AHL must be released to the Junior team if desired.
I still think that Nylander will be a good player, and I preferred him over Tkachuk in June but I've changed my mind since.
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Kylington expected to join Sweden's camp today after playing in the AHL yesterday. Kylington not expected to play in any of the pre-tournament games except for the final game on Friday against Russia. A good sign that he has made the team in the coach's eyes which is no big surprise.
USA has their first pre-tourney game against Switzerland. Cuts expected (but not guaranteed) after the game.
Canada faces the Czech republic in their 2nd pre-tourney game. Forward lines have been juggled even though they dominated the Finns. Will be on TSN1 at 5pm MT.
edit: doesn't look like Russia is playing a game tonight.
These are the last pre tourney games before the tournament starts on Boxing Day. Should see all teams finalize rosters soon.
While teams must submit rosters on Dec 25, it is still legal for them to leave spots open on the 23 man roster and name players later after the 25th to fill spots.
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Russia vs Sweden highlights Kylington #7 in yellow. Karnaukhov #19 in red.
Not much in terms of highlights for Flames prospects
1:18 Kylington fights off Russians as he drives towards the net
2:45 Karnaukhov forces a turnover on the forecheck which leads to a scoring chance
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Was it Kylington who was snubbed before by Sweden? I can't remember if I'm confusing him with someone else.
Both Kylington and Andersson were left off last year and many people questioned it, especially after Kylington made the team as a 17 year old (though he was injured in the pre-tournament and never played a game).
Also, Russia made their final cuts and Karnaukhov has made the team. His VHL (Russian AHL) statline this year is one of the best ever for a u20 player, I think he'll be quietly effective for them at this u20.
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Draft eligible Nico Hischier with both goals. He had a few other chances as well. The kid looks like the sort of player we'll spend the rest of the season praying doesn't fall into Vancouvers lap.
