Sens Duo Get Silver

Future Sens teammates David Rundblad for Sweden & Jason Spezza for Canada battle for the puck

Shoutout to Senators prospects David Rundblad and Jakob Silfverberg, who earned silver medals while playing for Team Sweden this afternoon. The duo lost to Finland 6-1 in the final, but still get the silver of course. Look for Rundblad to be patrolling the Sens blueline next season. Congrats to both from Sens Town.

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Rundblad To Play Against Canada

Sens prospect David Rundblad has been added to Sweden's roster at the World Championship and will suit up vs Canada this afternoon at 2pm on TSN. I'm not quite sure why he hasn't been playing yet (I've heard he had a nagging injury but nothing concrete), since his season ended on April 14th and he was originally named to the team, but either way look for the blue chipper today if you want a look at a future Sen.

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Silfverberg & Rundblad Named To Three Crowns

Two Sens prospects who have never played in the NHL, have been named to Sweden's entry for the upcoming World Championship. That's a pretty impressive feat if you ask me. The expected player named, is of course defenceman David Rundblad, who should be suiting up for Ottawa next season. The surprise addition is forward Jakob Silfverberg, who had a strong season and opened up some eyes to get on the team. The future is looking better and better for the Sens isn't it? You also have to think that Erik Karlsson would have been on the squad had he not been injured late in the season.

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Spezza Gets Eh, I Mean "A" For Canada

It more good news, Jason Spezza has been named an alternate captain for Team Canada at the upcoming World Championship in Slovakia, which runs April 29th-May 15th. Nice to see Giggles being rewarded for his strong play lately. Congratulations on the honor.

Shannon Gets Call From Uncle Sam

Ryan Shannon during action for Team USA at 2009 IIHF World Championship

Unrestricted free agent to be Ryan Shannon, was today named to Team USA's 2011 World Championship roster for the upcoming tournament in Slovakia. He also represented his country at the 2009 World's and in the 2003 World Jr's.

Congrats to Ryan for the honor and for a nice end to his season where he really picked up his play. Unfortunately for him, I've been told by many in the know that he likely won't be brought back next season. Good luck wherever you end up and have a nice tournament, just not against Canada.

Nick Foligno was reprotedly on their interest list as well for Team USA, but for some reason he let them know in advance he wouldn't be interested in participating. After all, he has to spend the off season working on being co-ordinated and not falling every 2 minutes.

Thoughts on Shannon lacing em up for the US?