The U18 Mens World Championships began in Switzerland this week with some of the top draft-eligible (and younger) players from around the globe are participating. 

It’s a big stage and an opportunity for them to show out for the scouts and executives in the seats.

And, honestly, if you’re the GM of a team who didn’t make the playoffs, you’re definitely going to want to skip town and spend 10 days in Zurich. It doesn’t get much prettier than that.

But with this tournament kicking off, it also gives us a reason to talk fantasy prospects. This is an especially important topic for those in dynasties or deep-keeper league setups. But even for those in one-year leagues, it's nice to have an idea of what’s coming up next.

The Big Four Aren’t There

No, we do not get a chance to watch Connor Bedard, Ada