The world’s top class flew to the Czech Republic. This is the TOP 10 stars at the World Cup | Hokej.cz

Prague and Ostrava are very attractive. Isn’t it? Just study the lists that each country has cooked up. The star-studded tournament will capture the attention of the vast majority of the hockey community for the next two weeks. And no wonder…

Mats Zuccarello (Ú, 36 years old)

This season: Minnesota (NHL), 69 games, 12+51

It ages like a fine wine. During his time in Manhattan, he was running out of juice in the end, but in Minnesota it was as if he was catching the second sap. And that takes him to thirty-seven… Zuccarello last fought with the old man in the Olympic qualification, after seven years Norway will take its gem out of the garage at the World Cup.

Juraj Slafkovský (Ú, 20 years old)

This season: Montreal (NHL), 82 games, 20+30

With the crushing pressure of Montreal fan base learned to live And he chased away the embarrassment from the novice’s fumbling with exactly fifty points! The 20-year-old super talent, especially in the new year, honestly fed his point account, even clawing his way to twenty hits. For now, he shut up the critics who blamed the Canadiens for his selection.

Brady Tkachuk (Ú, 24 years old)

This season: Ottawa (NHL), 81 games, 37+37

A member of a famous clan is exactly the kind of guy who is constantly trying to get into your fur coat. And then again, again and again… Yes, if he controls the hockey kumst in every way. Tkachuk = machine for shots, goals, hits. He was also given the captaincy in Ottawa at the age of 21. This will not be a coincidence.

Connor Bedard (Ú, 18)

This season: Chicago (NHL), 22+39

Prague, bow to the new king! It seems only a matter of time before Bedard plants his flag alongside greats like Connor McDavid or Sidney Crosby. In Canada’s ultra-talented selection, the main offensive magic should be provided by a still eighteen-year-old boy. And a new one franchise player Chicago.

Victor Hedman (O, 33 years old)

This season: Tampa Bay (NHL), 78 games, 13+63

A name that does not require a long introduction. The highly gifted offensive back does not disdain sporadic opportunities to put on the Tre Kronor jersey, only in the spring he usually chases the silver cup in the NHL. But his collection of trophies already includes gold from the World Championships: seven years ago he rejoiced in Cologne.

Roman Josi (O, 33 years old)

This season: Nashville (NHL), 82 games, 23+62

Game changer. The arrival of the Nashville captain will raise the already relatively strong Switzerland to another level. This year, Josi once again made it into the final three, from which the best NHL defenseman will emerge. Overseas, he dazzles with famous numbers, but with Nashville, he has been striving for another run in the elimination fights for quite a few years.

Johnny Gaudreau (Ú, 30 years old)

This season: Columbus (NHL), 81 games, 12+48

Only 175 centimeters tall, the toy of his time in the NHL accumulated a brilliant 115 points per season. The giant contract in Columbus secured his family for generations to come, but… With the Blue Jackets, things continue to go from ten to five. Johnny Hockey clears his head at the championship, where he usually sticks.

Erik Karlsson (O, 33 years old)

This season: Pittsburgh (NHL), 82 games, 11+45

He came to Pittsburgh with fanfare, he was supposed to breathe life into the aging core and experience an imaginary Last Dance. Bridge error. Karlsson did not fulfill the optimistic vision, his monstrous contract (annual salary of 10 million dollars) will probably soon become a problem. However, at 33 years old, he still ranks among the elite.

Nico Hischier (Ú, 25 years old)

This season: New Jersey (NHL), 71 games, 27+40

An extremely handy centre, basically the complete package. Hischier’s hockey IQ stands above others, his teammates see him as an exemplary leader. He was still short of the Swiss silver from 2018, and his hunger for a medal is thwarted every year by a roadblock in the quarterfinals. He would very much like to satisfy him in the mother of cities.

Rasmus Dahlin (O, 24 years old)

This season: Buffalo (NHL), 81 games, 20+39

Swedish defense? It’s like going to a car showroom with the most luxurious headlights. A Porsche over there, next to a Ferrari, a bit further a Lamborghini… Or just Hedman, Karlsson or Dahlin. The last of those in Buffalo, he lived up to what scouts prophesied before he heard his name called first in the 2018 draft.

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