This is a big year for Slovak hockey. • The trio of Juraj Slafkovsky, Šimon Němec, and Filip Mešár is poised to crack the first round in next July's draft, and each has a legitimate shot of being among the first 10 names called to cross the stage. • Slovakia is set to play in a difficult Group B, but they have a well-balanced, skilled roster that could catch some teams by surprise if they're not ready. • Marek Novotny dives into what we can expect from Team Slovakia at the World Juniors. • Read more on EPRinkside.com #WorldJuniors #WJC2022