We have yet another Red Wing heading to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey tournament. Tomas Tatar has been named to Team Europe per NHL press release:
G Frederik Andersen, Anaheim Ducks (Denmark)
G Jaroslav Halak, New York Islanders (Slovakia)
D Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins (Slovakia)
D Roman Josi, Nashville Predators (Switzerland)
D Dennis Seidenberg, Boston Bruins (Germany)
D Andrej Sekera, Edmonton Oilers (Slovakia)
D Mark Streit, Philadelphia Flyers (Switzerland)
F Mikkel Boedker, Colorado Avalanche (Denmark)
F Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers (Germany)
F Jannik Hansen, Vancouver Canucks (Denmark)
F Marian Hossa, Chicago Blackhawks (Slovakia)
F Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings (Slovenia)
F Frans Nielsen, New York Islanders (Denmark)
F Tomas Tatar, Detroit Red Wings (Slovakia)
F Thomas Vanek, Minnesota Wild (Austria)
F Mats Zuccarello, New York Rangers (Norway)
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Out of all the teams so far, I think Team Europe might be one of the weakest. Nevertheless, there are some talented players on the squad. Tatar will more than likely draw into a top-line role alongside that of Leon Draisaitl and/or Marian Hossa.
Next up on the schedule, they’ll announce the U23 North American team. This one’s going to be a doozie.