What to watch for in the World Junior quarter finals

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: With the third pick of the 2020 NHL Draft, Tim Stuetzle of Mannheim of Germany is selected by the Ottawa Senators at the NHL Network Studio on October 06, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: With the third pick of the 2020 NHL Draft, Tim Stuetzle of Mannheim of Germany is selected by the Ottawa Senators at the NHL Network Studio on October 06, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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EDMONTON, AB – DECEMBER 26: Goaltender Devon Levi #1 of Canada defends the net against Tim Stutzle #8 of Germany during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship at Rogers Place on December 26, 2020 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)
EDMONTON, AB – DECEMBER 26: Goaltender Devon Levi #1 of Canada defends the net against Tim Stutzle #8 of Germany during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship at Rogers Place on December 26, 2020 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images) /

In a normal year, the World Juniors are an opportunity to cheer on your country and see your team’s top prospects in action. This year, with many players barely playing for their club teams, if at all, due to COVID-19, the tournament feels like an even bigger showcase than usual.

While all of the Sens prospects at the tournament are in the quarters, there’s no guarantee any will advance, although Sanderson and Kleven should be safe, so now’s the time to get ready for the upcoming season and beyond.