WC: 2023 Sweden Roster Talk

[weklof]

Just great, Dahlin was the one who had sounded most positive. Hoping we can get some positive news soon, it is important to get a big name early. More players will be willing to join if it looks like it can be a strong team.

 

[Sanz4]

Has no NHL player said something positive at all??

 

[theslatcher]

Has no NHL player said something positive at all??

Well... Dahlin and Raymond has, but Dahlin just declined to it. I guess there's Silfverberg too, but, will he be invited?

As for if anybody has accepted yet? Doesn't seem like it(not to mention we don't know if/when the question has been asked).

 

[Eye of Ra]

Best case scenario right now.

Nemeth-karlsson
Sandin-boqvist
Lööv-pudas

V.olofsson-pettersson-bemström
Berggren-e.lindholm-raymond
Möller-lander-dahlen
Hugg-p.lindholm-lang

 

[EK47]

Sandin was positive towards playing IIRC. Would be a really good addition.

 

[Chainshot]

Because the Sabres press huddle are bone heads, no one asked Olofsson if he was going or invited. (I know he's not great, but he did pop 28 in the NHL this year.)

 

[EK47]

Because the Sabres press huddle are bone heads, no one asked Olofsson if he was going or invited. (I know he's not great, but he did pop 28 in the NHL this year.)

He could be a PP option, but he’s basically a one-trick pony so I’m not sure I want him on the ice at 5v5

 

[Chainshot]

He could be a PP option, but he’s basically a one-trick pony so I’m not sure I want him on the ice at 5v5

Eh, 21 at even strength, even with his issues this year, isn't all that bad.

 

[Eye of Ra]

I have a plan. Invite Emil Pettersson, then Elias will accept a invite.

 

[EK47]

Eh, 21 at even strength, even with his issues this year, isn't all that bad.

That was not at all my expectation

 

[vippe]

Well, Elias is in. Hopefully that sets things in motion

 

[EK47]

Well, Elias is in. Hopefully that sets things in motion

Single best forward Sweden has had att the worlds since prime Forsberg?

 

[Eye of Ra]

I hope the NHLers come as early as possible. For the Finland games or Czech Hockey Games.

"En utmaning återstår – teckna en försäkring för den svenska NHL-stjärnan som kostar Ishockeyförbundet flera miljoner kronor."

Could be a problem...

 

[theslatcher]

Single best forward Sweden has had att the worlds since prime Forsberg?

Prime Bäckis played one tournament.

 

[EK47]

Prime Bäckis played one tournament.

I know. IMO EP is better. And its not that close. Loved that Bäckström - Nylander combo though. That was fire.

 

[Sanz4]

Yes EP40! Good news.

 

[EK47]

Aftonbladet posted the news without citing a source.

 

[theslatcher]

Aftonbladet posted the news without citing a source.

Unless they get the news from a different outlet they have no need to.

 

[EK47]

Unless they get the news from a different outlet they have no need to.

I know, thats not the point it always makes me a bit nervous when I see stuff like this. But most likely the source is Thomas Ros having spoken to Elias himself.

 

[Canucks LB]

holy f*** ep40 going to worlds, thats amazing

 

[Canucks LB]

Loyalty

 

[Eye of Ra]

Loyalty

I see you are a Van fan. Do you think Nils Höglander should make this team?

 

[EK47]

Loyalty

For the first time in ages I have some confidence in the swedish coaching.

 

[Canucks LB]

I see you are a Van fan. Do you think Nils Höglander should make this team?

He’s been in the ahl most of the year, entirely depends on Sweden depth

 

[Yozhik v tumane]

Single best forward Sweden has had att the worlds since prime Forsberg?

I suppose — off the top of my head — the best we’ve seen on the national team since are 2013 Sedins followed by 2018 Nylander.

Based on their standings as NHL players, EP 2023 is a pretty huge deal. I guess peak healthy Zetterberg would be better, or 2007 Alfredsson. He should at least be a cream of the crop of the peak of Zibanejad, or a Markus Näslund with some playoff pizzazz, or either Sedin in their respective MVP campaigns plus a sprinkle of what they needed their brother to provide.

I hope he will be at least about as good as Omark of Wallmark.