1.
CANADAThis is one Halifax of a roster
2.
RUSSIARelations with Washington have never been stronger
3.
CZECH REPUBLICSeventh place in Moscow was just a bad dream
4.
FINLANDWe need a complete Teemu effort
5.
UNITED STATESAny forward whose name starts with “P” must be checked closely
6.
SWEDENMats Sundin won’t waive his no-movement clause to return to Quebec City
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SLOVAKIAThey’ve been hit hard by recent medal shortages
8.
SWITZERLANDOnly three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and Ralph Krueger
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LATVIAIt’s exciting to visit North America, the home continent of referee Rick Looker
10.
DENMARKOh goodie, we’re in the same group as Russia again
11.
GERMANYShouldn’t Jason Holland be playing for the Netherlands?
12.
BELARUSGo Flyers Go!
13.
NORWAYDo they listen to a-ha or Dimmu Borgir in the dressing room?
14.
SLOVENIAMy name is Anze, and I need help
15.
ITALYTonelli has great hands - but we’re referring to team masseur Guido Tonelli
16.
FRANCEUnfortunately, founding Quebec City 400 years ago doesn’t count in the standings