Unlike neighboring Slovakia, the NHL opted to keep the Czech Francisco Lindor Jersey Republic together and not have them lumped in with Team Europe which will feature players from countries not invited to the World Cup this year. However, since winning the Olympic gold in 1998, its been a tough go for the Czechs at the various levels of international hockey.The expectations for this years World Cup are going to be fairly low, but you never know when a team can get hot in this international tournaments. Heres a look at the Czech Republics preliminary roster for the World Cup:Goalies , , , Defense , Philadelphia Flyers Michal Kempny, Avangard Omsk (KHL) , , Forwards , , , San Jose Sharks , , Tampa Bay Lightning , Boston Bruins , Vladimir Sobotka, Avangard Omsk (KHL) , Philadelphia FlyersHeres three things to know about Team Czech Republics preliminary roster for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. 1. Why no ?Theres actually a very good and valid explanation for why the agele s wonder is not on the Czech Republics roster. The bra s for the team decided that they would give Jagr more time to decide whether or not he wanted to play in this tournament. He could still play, but is wise to wait and the Czechs are wise not to pre sure him into it.Despite the fact that No. 68 is having a spectacular year at age 44, with 46 points in 60 games for the , his contract expires at the end of the season. It Michael Conforto Jersey is presumed that he wants to come back to the NHL next season and the Panthers definitely want to re-sign him, but he is not under contract for any team next season.The Czechs will have until June 1 to get an answer from Jagr. If he hasnt decided on a contract by then, you have to wonder if hell be willing to play. Not only that, Jagr is so meticulous about maintaining his health that he may not want to take the risk of playing in a highly-competitive tournament before the grueling NHL season ahead. I think every hockey fan would hope he is there. He has been excellent throughout his career for his country internationally. Even though he had said before his plan was to retire from international competition, he keeps coming back. If he decides to play, it would almost certainly be his final act in a Czech jersey (but we've probably thought that before).2. The emergence of Petr Mrazek is huge Goaltending has been a concern Adrian Gonzalez Jersey for the Czech Republic since Dominik Hasek retired. Ondrej Pavelec got lit up at the last Olympics and so few other Czech goalies have made a meaningful impact in the NHL.Enter Petr Mrazek, who has had a strong season for the Detroit Red Wings. He has taken over the No. 1 job in Detroit and has excelled in that role. He has a .927 save percentage, while going 24-11-6 in 40 starts. Over 83 career NHL games, he has a .924 save percentage. On this team, hes going to need to be exceptional. He has only played one game for the Czech Republic since the 2012 World Junior Championship, where he was named the tournaments best goalie.If this team is going to do anything in the tournament, Mrazek has to steal a few games for them.3. The Czechs lack depth at all positionsThe biggest concern for this team, even after only the preliminary roster was named, is that theyll lack depth pretty much everywhere. David Krejci and Jakub Voracek are exceptional forwards at the top of the lineup. Ondrej Palat gives them a dynamic two-way player. Well find out if Vladimir Sobotkas time in the KHL Brandon Nimmo Jersey has impacted his game one way or another, but he should be an important addition. You also have to like the youth up front with Tomas Hertl and David Pastrnak, who bring a dose of skill, but that forward group isnt going to strike much fear into the opposing team.There was also one early snub, though he could be named later: . Just traded to the Florida Panthers, Hudlers game tailed off after being a top-10 scorer last season. Was it so dramatic he couldnt crack the preliminary roster? That was one puzzling omi sion. Id expect to see him when the final roster is chosen, though.Then you look at the defense and youve got three of your top four defenseman as depth defensemen on their current teams, basically. Radko Gudas could be a liability with the number of penalties he takes. Andrej Sustr is still growing into his NHL game with the Lightning and Roman Polak is a bit one-dimensional. Then they grabbed Michal Kempny out of the KHL and you're never quite sure how those guys will handle this Dwight Gooden Jersey kind of tournament. That's what makes Mrazek's play so important to this team.It could be a long tournament for the Czechs, especially since their pool-play group features Team USA and Canada, but they'll always bring their best to the ice.