Prospects with the most to prove at the World Juniors tournament

The World Juniors is the pinnacle of junior hockey. If you have something to prove as a hockey player, then the tournament is about as good a stage as you can get.

String together a couple of good games in your country's colours, and that can all but erase any concerns stemming from a slow start in league play. And if you're entering the tournament on a high note, carrying that success over into the medal round can cement your status as a budding star.

Winning the whole thing comes with more than bragging rights. It can act as a pivotal moment in many players’ careers. This tournament has put unknown players on the NHL radar and boosted draft stocks.

Below, you will find our list of some players whose stock we think would most benefit from a strong performance.

Sam Dickinson, LD, London Knight