2016 World Cup of Hockey: Preview, Projected Rosters

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Jan 16, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) and Ottawa Senators right wing Alex Chiasson (90) battle on the boards in the second period of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Team Europe will consist of any player whose countries nationality isn’t being represented (Austria, Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, etc). There’s a few wild-cards with players such as Oliver Bjorkstrand, Daniel Sprong, Marko Dano, Kevin Fiala, and Timo Meier that could make a late impression before roster deadlines. With the plethora of players to choose from, Team Europe should be very competitive in group A.

Coaching Staff

Sep 9, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Anze Kopitar answers questions from the press as Zdeno Chara (right) and Miroslav Satan (left) look on during a press conference and media event for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Franz Reindl, President/Team Leader

An ex-German hockey player who has been the general manager for Germany in several past World Championships and Olympic games.

Miroslav Satan, General Manager

Had 735 points in 1050 Career NHL Games. Spent most of his career with Buffalo and NY Islanders, adding one season with Pittsburgh and Boston. Satan hasn’t played hockey since 2013-14 with KHL’s HC Slovan Bratislava.

Ralph Krueger, Head Coach

Canadian-born in Winnipeg but is of German decent. Played professional hockey in Germany as a player. Went on to coach in Austria, followed by coaching Switzerland several times on the international stage. He also spent two seasons as Edmonton Oilers assistant coach, and one year as head coach.

November 6th Projection

Forwards:
Nikolaj Ehlers (WPG), Anze Kopitar (LA), Marian Hossa (CHI), Thomas Vanek (MIN), Leon Draisaitl (EDM), Marian Gaborik (LA), Tomas Tatar (DET), Frans Nielsen (NYI), Mats Zuccarello (NYR), Michael Raffl (PHI), Mikkel Boedker (ARZ), Michael Grabner (TOR), Antoine Roussel (DAL)

Defense:
Roman Josi (NSH), Mark Streit (PHI), Zdeno Chara (BOS), Andrej Sekera (EDM), Christian Ehrhoff (LA), Luca Sbisa (VAN), Mirco Mueller (SJ)

Goalies:
Frederik Andersen (ANA), Jaroslav Halak (NYI), Jonas Hiller (CGY)

February 9th Projection

Forwards:
Anze Kopitar (LA), Marian Hossa (CHI), Leon Draisaitl (EDM), Marian Gaborik (LA), Mats Zuccarello (NYR), Mikkel Boedker (ARZ), Nino Niederreiter (MIN), Tomas Tatar (DET), Antoine Roussel (DAL), Michael Grabner (TOR), Thomas Vanek (MIN), Frans Nielsen, (NYI), Tobias Reider (ARZ)

Defense:
Roman Josi (NSH), Mark Streit (PHI), Zdeno Chara (BOS), Andrej Sekera (EDM), Christian Ehrhoff (LA), Luca Sbisa (VAN), Dennis Seidenberg (BOS)

Goalies:
Jaroslav Halak (NYI), Frederik Andersen (ANA), Reto Berra (COL)

* new additions in italics

Honorable Mentions:
Nikolaj Ehlers (WPG), Jannik Hansen (VAN), Lars Eller (MON), Zemgus Girgensons (BUF), Daniel Sprong (PIT), Marko Dano (CHI), Tomas Jurco (DET), Kevin Fiala (NSH), Sven Andrighetto (MON), Mikhail Grabovski (NYI), Sven Baertschi (VAN), Yannick Weber (VAN), P.E. Bellemare (PHI), Andreas Martinsen (COL), Jonas Hiller (CGY), Thomas Greiss (NYI), Richard Panik (CHI), Martin Marincin (TOR)