Sergei Bobrovsky and Nick Foligno's seasons aren't over yet.

The Columbus Blue Jackets teammates will represent their countries at the IIHF World Championship, writes the The Columbus Dispatch's Aaron Portzline.

Foligno, Columbus' captain, will suit up for the United States, while Bobrovsky will man the crease for Russia.

"It's just nice to continue your season," Foligno said. "But I sure don't want to get used to have our (NHL) seasons end in April."

Bobrovsky, also on Russia's World Cup squad, was limited to only 36 starts this season, so he wants to play.

"I have had lots of time off in the season. Unfortunate, yes," he said. "So I will go. It's always great to represent your country. And to play in front of your own fans, of course, is special."

The tournament runs May 6-22 in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Forward Brandon Saad declined his invitation from the United States. The former Chicago Blackhawks forward has often been busy this time of year, and will be participating in the upcoming World Cup on the Under-23 North American team.

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The Americans are turning to the Devil - New Jersey Devils head coach John Hynes, that is.

Hynes is expected to be named head coach of the American squad at the upcoming World Championship, according to USA Today's Kevin Allen.

The tournament takes place May 6-22 in Russia.

Hynes is a known commodity to USA Hockey, writes Allen, as he was head coach of the national team's development program from 2003-09.

The Devils are 37-36-8 in Hynes' first season behind the bench, and will not take part in the playoffs.

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Connor McDavid is reportedly going to play competitive hockey in the spring, after all.

The Edmonton Oilers forward plans to suit up for Canada in the World Championship next month, TSN's Darren Dreger reported on Tuesday's edition of "Insider Trading."

McDavid will battle Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel and projected first overall pick Auston Matthews, who'll play for the United States, according to the report.

Dreger said Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly is expected to join McDavid on Team Canada.

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters will guide the Canadian squad at the tournament, which takes place May 6-22 in Russia.

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Bill Peters will be coaching a different shade of red all summer.

After a second consecutive season of squeezing strong underlying numbers from a retooling roster, the Carolina Hurricanes coach has earned the chance to guide Canada at next month's World Championship in Russia, TSN's Darren Dreger reports.

It will be an international tuneup of sorts for Peters, who will also work on Mike Babcock's staff for the World Cup in September.

With a 52.1 Corsi For percentage, Peters has engineered the NHL's eighth-best possession team since being appointed to the Hurricanes bench.

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It's hard to believe the last time Carey Price was on the ice in a game was on Nov. 25, 2015. He played 40 minutes for the Montreal Canadiens that night, leaving the game with a lower-body injury.

Four months later, with Montreal playing out the string, Price is with his teammates on their penultimate road trip and still holding out hope he'll play behind them before the season ends.

Considering Price is openly saying he doesn't have full range of motion, it's difficult to imagine him taking the crease between now and April 9. The Canadiens are in Florida on Saturday, host the Panthers on Tuesday, visit Carolina on Thursday, before ending their season at home next Saturday against Tampa Bay.

"Having your teammates here is the best thing," Price said Friday. "It makes recovery easier."

As for the World Cup, Price was named to Canada's initial 16-man roster, so the pressure's off, in that respect. As the gold-medal winning goalie in Sochi 2014, Price has nothing to prove. He simply wants to play.

Price will likely end the season with a 10-2 record and .924 save percentage, his age 28 season all but taken away from him.

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William Nylander may get to represent his country again this season.

After suffering a concussion in the first period of his first game at the World Junior Hockey Championship in December, the Toronto Maple Leafs' prized prospect could represent Sweden at the World Championships, writes Sportsnet's Chris Johnston.

Sweden head coach Par Marts is actually in Toronto to watch Nylander play Monday, and didn't hide the fact.

"The main reason is William, that's for sure," Marts said.

"It's important to see them live. You can't just watch TV or listen to what other people say. I think that's important for me; I must see them in action, that's the key."

Nylander picked up two assists Monday, giving him three goals and three assists in 12 games. Marts knows the kind of skill the youngster brings.

"He's a guy that makes a difference in the game. He's a good scorer, he can make penalty shots and stuff like that and he's really good on (the) power play. Very good offense, so that's what I like about him."

The worlds run May 6-22 in Russia, and Nylander being 19 won't factor into the decision, Marts said.

If Sweden does want Nylander, a discussion will have to be had with general manager Lou Lamoriello. The Maple Leafs have plans for Nylander once the NHL season ends - he's expected to go back down to the AHL's Toronto Marlies and compete for a Calder Cup.

The Marlies are the AHL's best team and have already clinched a playoff spot.

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