The Hockey News Big Show is here to break down the 2026 World Junior Championship in Minnesota.

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Michael Traikos discussed:

0:46: Will this year be different for Team Canada after back-to-back early exits? 

2:28: What do you think of Gavin McKenna after the beginning of the season? 

4:35: If there is a level concern for the Canadians, where's it at? 

7:31: What are you looking to see from the Americans this year? 

10:49: Can we see the Swedes win a medal this year? 

14:16: Could this be the year we see Czechia win a gold medal? 

18:30: Which team could be the dark horse for this tournament? 

22:07: Which 2026 draft prospects should people be most excited to see?

27:07: Which country is most likely to get relegated?

28:33: Who are your top three picks to medal this year and your MVP pick?

30:19: Quiz time: who in world junior history has the most gold medals? 

31:14: Which country has scored the fastest two goals at the world juniors? The goals were only two seconds apart.

32:00: Which player has the most points in a period at the world juniors? 

33:12: Only five players have ever led the world juniors and the NHL in points. Who are they?

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