Report: Czech Republic's Hertl, Gudas opt out of World Cup

The injury woes continue for Team Czech Republic, as winger Tomas Hertl and defenseman Radko Gudas have passed on the World Cup, reports TV NOVA Sport's Roman Jedlicka.

Hertl continues to rehab a knee injury suffered during last year's playoffs, while Gudas is dealing with a wrist ailment.

It's a tough blow for a Czech team that's already lost top center David Krejci, who was replaced by Czech league forward Roman Cervenka.

No replacements have been named for Hertl and Gudas.

The Czech Republic's first game of the World Cup comes Sept. 8 vs. Team Russia.