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The spotlight will be on Connor McDavid at the world junior championship. Amir Johnson Jersey . But here are 10 other players to watch in the tournament:Jack Eichel, centre, United StatesEven though McDavid is the front-runner to be picked first in Junes NHL draft, Eichel could give whoevers selecting second another franchise player. At six foot two and 194 pounds, Eichel has earned comparisons to Mario Lemieux for his reach and use of his size. Hes tearing up the college ranks at Boston University and could put on a show at the world juniors.William Nylander, forward, SwedenThe Toronto Maple Leafs first-round pick this year, Nylander flashed plenty of offensive skill at training camp. Back home in Sweden playing for MODO, the 18-year-old has eight goals and 11 assists in 19 games. Nylander still has to polish his all-around game, but international hockey suits his style well.David Pastrnak, winger, Czech RepublicPastrnak is more than a point-a-game player in the AHL and has the Boston Bruins hoping hes part of their next generation of stars. He played at this tournament last year and had a goal and two assists. Pastrnak is part of an intriguing group of Czech forwards that also includes Pavel Zacha of the Sarnia Sting and Washington Capitals first-rounder Jakub Vrana.Josh Morrissey, defenceman, CanadaWith the likes of Samuel Morin, Joe Hicketts and Darnell Nurse, Canadas blue-line has a nice mix of size, skill and puck-moving ability. Morrissey, one of the Winnipeg Jets top prospects and a returing player from last year, can provide offence and get Canada out of some trouble exiting the defensive zone. Morrissey is also a well-spoken leader on an older team.Ivan Barbashev, winger, RussiaAfter saying at the scouting combine that the KHL is not for him, Barbashev has produced in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the Moncton Wildcats. In three seasons, he has 179 points. Barbashev, a second-round pick of the St. Louis Blues, brings size at six foot one and offensive ability.Juuse Saros, goaltender, FinlandSaros led Finland to world junior gold last year in Malmo, Sweden, with a 1.57 goals-against average and .943 save percentage. Theres no reason why he cant be the key to another Finnish run through this tournament. A fourth-round pick of the Nashville Predators in 2013, Saros has continued his strong play in Finlands SM-Liiga this season.Auston Matthews, centre, United StatesRemember this name for the 2016 draft, as the native of Scottsdale, Ariz., is the early favourite to be the first overall pick. Assuming its McDavid over Eichel in 2015, that would make Matthews the first American to go No. 1 since 2007. Matthews is a playmaking forward who puts up points and dominates wherever he goes.Robert Hagg, defenceman, SwedenThe big defenceman (six foot two and 203 pounds) is part of the blue-line of the Philadelphia Flyers future. But Hagg is getting a break from playing in the American Hockey League to help Sweden at the world juniors. Hagg isnt a lead-the-rush defenceman, but hes strong all around and can spring players like Nylander on breakouts.Kevin Fiala, winger, SwitzerlandThe Predators first-round pick in June, Fiala is a shifty skater who has proven he can hold his own against men in the Swedish Hockey League. Switzerland will need some help just to get past the quarter-finals, but Fiala has the kind of game-breaking offensive skills that can make the difference. Hes joined by a handful of CHL players on Switzerlands roster.Curtis Lazar, forward, CanadaIf opposing teams try to shut down Canadas other returning players, like Sam Reinhart and Nic Petan, and McDavid doesnt take over, it might still be OK. Thats because Lazar, released by the Ottawa Senators to play in another world junior tournament, could be Canadas best player. Coach Benoit Groulx could choose to put him on McDavids wing, which would be entertaining.---Follow @SWhyno on Twitter Darryl Dawkins Jersey . LOUIS -- When Braves second baseman Tyler Pastornicky backpedaled into shallow right field to catch the popup and Jason Heyward didnt arrive fast enough to take charge, Kolten Wong got the green light. Allen Iverson Jersey . Ricciardo made it only halfway around the Jerez track before his RB10 rolled to a stop and began spouting smoke from the back. 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Hes assembled a tremendous group of individuals . . . but hes allowed them to grow and hes allowed them to play a critical role in the future of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and where we are today. On top of all that, hes played a tremendous role in who we are and how we continue to grow this organization." During Hopsons tenure, the Riders have advanced to the Grey Cup four times, winning in 07 and last year. The franchise has also recorded record profits under Hopson. Hopsons extension is the latest this off-season for the defending Grey Cup champions, who signed head coach Corey Chamblin, GM Brendan Taman and quarrterback Darian Durant to new deals before coming to terms with their top executive. Markelle Fultz Jersey. A former Regina Rams junior player, Hopson was an offensive lineman with the Riders from 1973 to 76. He retired after Saskatchewans heart-breaking 23-20 Grey Cup loss to Ottawa -- the Rough Riders won on Tony Gabriels 24-yard TD grab with 20 seconds remaining -- for a full-time career in education. Hopson graduated from the University of Regina with a degree in education and earned a masters degree from the University of Oregon. Brandvold said the CFL club will search for Hopsons successor ahead of the completion of the Riders new stadium, which is slated to open in 2017. Brandvold said it was Hopsons decision that the franchise have a new top executive in place once the facility is completed. "The transition to the new stadium is going to be a significant one and one that has to be well managed and one that has to be very much committed to by the CEO," Brandvold said. "And while Jim has played a very critical role in getting us to where we are today in this new stadium, its one that he felt maybe wouldnt fit into his schedule. "I respect Jims decision." 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