Flyers vs. the World
The 2019 IIHF World Championship of Hockey began earlier this week. This tournaments and other similar to it give NHL players the ability to play for their home country and battle to be named the best.
One of the best thing about the NHL is the diversity of players from around the world. Off-season tournaments give players some extended live action and in-game experience. Despite a risk of injury is it usually better for players to get the experience rather than a typical offseason workout.
There are several Flyers that are set to play in the tournament. James van Riemsdyk (USA), Carter Hart (CAN), Sean Couturier (CAN), Jakub Voracek (CZE), Oskar Lindblom (SWE), and Robert Hagg (SWE) are all representing their countries. Also, its key to mention Ivan Provorov is said to play for Russia if and when he reaches a contract with the Flyers.
Although these players have all represented their country in junior tournaments for Lindblom, Hagg, and Hart this is their first time competing outside of the junior level. It is for these players that the extended play is going to benefit the most. In sports, the sophomore slump is a common term used to players that games begin to fall their second season. Offseason tournaments like this can help players avoid falling into bad summer habits and avoid that sophomore slump. For the Flyers sake hopefully, this extra play will carry over to October and ensure that players aren’t getting too lazy in their offseason workouts.
Good luck to all Flyers playing in the World Championships and stay healthy!
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