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Nobody expected U18 Men’s Worlds to be this chaotic
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Nobody expected U18 Men’s Worlds to be this chaotic
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May 1, 202653:382.2K views
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With the NHL Draft Lottery set for next Tuesday night, the guys talk about some of the most interesting scenarios that could play out when the ping pong balls are revealed. Before that, they break down a chaotic start to U18 worlds in Slovakia with early exits for Canada, Finland, and the US, and discuss some of the standout prospects at the tournament.
0:00 Intro
0:40 U18 Men’s World Championship has been chaotic so far
10:31 Why has Team USA been in decline at the tournament in recent years?
21:28 Why Wyatt Cullen is quickly rising up the 2026 NHL Draft rankings
25:56 How did Tynan Lawrence play at the tournament?
31:21 Thoughts on Ryan Lin’s play at the tournament
33:27 Keaton Verhoeff had an underwhelming tournament
42:09 Alexis Joseph vs. Landon DuPont
43:48 NHL Draft Lottery preview
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