WJC: 2025 Team Sweden Roster Talk

[Hockeyfrilla]

Update WJC-hopefuls in NA:

AHL:
F Felix Unger Sörum 0+1 in 6 games
F Anton Wahlberg 3+2 in 7 games

OHL:
G Noah Erliden .925% 6-2-2
F Noel Nordh 1+4 in 3 games
F Vilmer Alriksson 3+2 in 9 games

NCAA:
D Tom Willander 2+3 in 6 games +3
F Alexander Zetterberg 2+1 in 6 games

USHL:
G Melvin Strahl .893% 5-3-0

 

[m4tt145]

Gidlöf pushing for starter spot.

So calm, shutting down Lindberg and Pudas in the shootout last night.

 

[erikhamren]

I will lose my head if we play bad tomorrow vs Czechia. The coaches have Stenberg, Edstrom, Eklund, ASP and Lindstein this time. This time theres no excuse to be pretty meh like last tournament and the summer US tourney.

 

[m4tt145]

No Eklund today ?

 

[erikhamren]

EKlund out, Zether in

 

[Gazewithin]

Have not watched a lot of the latest 5 nations, but every day closer to the world juniors I get more and more negative regarding our center lineups. Aside from Edstrom, who is more of a coordinator than a driver anyways, it's looking really bleak. Lots of fun wingers and defenceman, and goalies are a tossup in such a short event. But there is no way the US or Canada are looking this weak down the middle.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Herman Träff has impressed med in the first 2 games, imo he's a lock. Big, fast, good shot.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1854944836090314799

 

[BearNorth]

Takeaway from 5-nations in Finland.
Something just feels lacklusting offensive in this team especially the last two games against Sui and Fin, I really hope they give the chance to Frondell when its time for WJC. i tried to focus this tournament on some of the new forwards.

Positive
+Herman Träff seems given after this tournament.
+06-Centers Berglund and Eriksson (esp against Finland) added some well needed depth in the middle.

Undecided
* Danielsson seemed to have one good game then kinda disappeared.
*Hedqvist not sure what i think mixes good grit/speed which i love with unnecessary penatlies and misstakes that will be punished against better teams (was great against finland)

Negative/Not impressed
- Noah Downer seemed kinda weak in battles and did not create much, which is worrying when it will be small rink.
- Granberg was invisible and i had higher hope on him after seeing him in the shl.

What other forwards could strengthen this group when it comes to WJC except FUS and V.Eklund?

 

[erikhamren]

Takeaway from 5-nations in Finland.
Something just feels lacklusting offensive in this team especially the last two games against Sui and Fin, I really hope they give the chance to Frondell when its time for WJC. i tried to focus this tournament on some of the new forwards.

Positive
+Herman Träff seems given after this tournament.
+06-Centers Berglund and Eriksson (esp against Finland) added some well needed depth in the middle.

Undecided
* Danielsson seemed to have one good game then kinda disappeared.
*Hedqvist not sure what i think mixes good grit/speed which i love with unnecessary penatlies and misstakes that will be punished against better teams (was great against finland)

Negative/Not impressed
- Noah Downer seemed kinda weak in battles and did not create much, which is worrying when it will be small rink.
- Granberg was invisible and i had higher hope on him after seeing him in the shl.

What other forwards could strengthen this group when it comes to WJC except FUS and V.Eklund?

Wahlberg, Nordh

 

[Eye of Ra]

Wahlberg, Nordh

I think Loke Johansson might gnab a spot. Got signed by Boston recently.

Takeaway from 5-nations in Finland.
Something just feels lacklusting offensive in this team especially the last two games against Sui and Fin, I really hope they give the chance to Frondell when its time for WJC. i tried to focus this tournament on some of the new forwards.

Positive
+Herman Träff seems given after this tournament.
+06-Centers Berglund and Eriksson (esp against Finland) added some well needed depth in the middle.

Undecided
* Danielsson seemed to have one good game then kinda disappeared.
*Hedqvist not sure what i think mixes good grit/speed which i love with unnecessary penatlies and misstakes that will be punished against better teams (was great against finland)

Negative/Not impressed
- Noah Downer seemed kinda weak in battles and did not create much, which is worrying when it will be small rink.
- Granberg was invisible and i had higher hope on him after seeing him in the shl.

What other forwards could strengthen this group when it comes to WJC except FUS and V.Eklund?

I had Granberg on my team. But probably Berglund ahead of him would be a wise pick. Berglund is a better fit for a checking unit than Granberg is.

 

[BearNorth]

I think Loke Johansson might gnab a spot. Got signed by Boston recently.


I had Granberg on my team. But probably Berglund ahead of him would be a wise pick. Berglund is a better fit for a checking unit than Granberg is.

Ye i agree with Berglund and he fits alot of boxes with being able to help up higher up in the lines also if needed. A really versatile player

 

[Eye of Ra]

Dont Noah have chemistry with Edstrom in Frölunda?

In that case;

Stenberg - Edstrom - Noah
Eklund - Fus - Wahlberg
Voullet - Eriksson - Nilsson
Träff - Berglund - Forsfjäll
Nordh

 

[erikhamren]

Stenberg - Edstrom - Unger Sörum
Wahlberg - Eriksson - Eklund
Nordh - Nilsson - Träff
Alriksson - Berglund - Forsfjäll
Frondell

Lindstein - Sandin Pellikka
Sahlin Wallenius - Willander
Fransén - Landén
Bergqvist/Freij

Thelin

 

[erikhamren]

I had a dream some days ago we won gold lol, we as a hockey nation really needs it.. have been waiting for too long

 

[m4tt145]

Frondell goal Eriksson assist

 

[Eye of Ra]

Stenberg - Edstrom - Unger Sörum
Wahlberg - Eriksson - Eklund
Nordh - Nilsson - Träff
Alriksson - Berglund - Forsfjäll
Frondell

Lindstein - Sandin Pellikka
Sahlin Wallenius - Willander
Fransén - Landén
Bergqvist/Freij

Thelin

Alriksson is not very skilled. If you want some grit just include Hedqvist instead who actually can play.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Man, im scared Eliasson will make it. I love grit and hitting but the guy is just too much. He will take too many penalties. If Havelid want a big gritty guy just pick Loke Johansson or Rasmus Bergqvist.

 

[m4tt145]

Stenberg - Edstrom - Dower Nilsson
Wahlberg - Berglund - FUS
Eklund - Eriksson - Voullet
Nilsson - Forsfjäll - Träff
Frondell

Sahlin Wallenius - Sandin Pelikka
Lindstein - Willander
Johansson - Landén
Hallquisth

Thelin
Gidlöf
Erliden

2C biggest question seeing as neither Wahlberg or FUS is playing C at their current team. Maybe Berglund can fill the spot or maybe Felix Nilsson.

 

[theslatcher]

Stenberg - Edstrom - Dower Nilsson
Wahlberg - Berglund - FUS
Eklund - Eriksson - Voullet
Nilsson - Forsfjäll - Träff
Frondell

Sahlin Wallenius - Sandin Pelikka
Lindstein - Willander
Johansson - Landén
Hallquisth

Thelin
Gidlöf
Erliden

2C biggest question seeing as neither Wahlberg or FUS is playing C at their current team. Maybe Berglund can fill the spot or maybe Felix Nilsson.

FUS has played the majority of this season at C.

 

[m4tt145]

Okay nice. Thought he didnt. That settles it then.

FUS has played the majority of this season at C.