Before thinking about the Avalanche's next season, Nathan MacKinnon will focus on another team he's set to join.

Canada is the most successful nation at the tournament with 28 titles and is a favorite every year no matter who is available.

The Colorado Avalanche confirmed Wednesday that Nathan MacKinnon will represent Team Canada at the IIHF World Hockey Championship.

So, full disclosure, I wrote this entire article and scheduled it to be published Thursday morning while I was watching the ...