Blues' Parayko to join Canada at worlds

Team Canada will be getting a large upgrade on its blue line, as St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko is set to join his country overseas, the team announced Tuesday.

Parayko stands at 6-foot-6, 226 pounds, bringing much-needed size, and a right-handed shot to Canada's back end.

The 23-year-old registered a career-high 35 points this season and added two goals and three helpers in 11 playoff games before the Blues were eliminated at the hands of the Nashville Predators.

Canada is 3-0 so far in the tournament, but in a weak division, the team hasn't really been tested. Parayko should be expected to log big minutes as Canada seeks its third straight gold medal at the IIHF World Hockey Championship.