With 199 days to go until the opening of the Sochi Olympics, the hockey federations of many countries have released their preliminary rosters for their men's teams ahead of their orientation camps.

While cuts will inevitably need to be made, the case can be made for each team's strengths and weaknesses, especially by position. Below are the teams that have announced their early rosters, and highlights of what they boast at each position. From there, it's your call to pick which nation has the edge.

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