It was the WCs and the Olympics that got me into liking hockey in the first place. That was back when Forsberg was still a young 'un and Hasek was stellar for the Czechs. It might not be a big deal to the American public, but ever since the WCs in 2003 where a Danish team who'd never played at that level before sensationally beat the US 5-2 and drew against Canada (who went on to become champions), there has been a lot of attention from NHL clubs. Nielsen was the first Dane to play in the NHL just five years ago, and now there are six with more on the way. If it wasn't for their achievements in the World Cups they would've never had that breakthrough I think. And yes, he's in the squad, as are Larsen (Stars), Eller (Canadiens) and Regin (Senators). Don't know whether Bødker (Coyotes) will join up, but Hansen probably will if the Canucks bow out.