Yeah its weirdSurprised to see people pushing for Carlsson and not Eklund. Eklund has played his way on to this roster, Carlsson IMO has played his way off it.
There is also Albert Johansson and Victor SöderströmHe won't be. Handedness will only matter if it's between players of similar quality. They won't select a much lesser player because he's an RHS.
The d-core at Worlds could be fun, though, with a selection of these youngish dmen:
Broberg
Edvinsson
Sandin
Liljegren
Brännström
Andrae
Salomonsson
ASP
Also idk why people keep pairing Hedman & EK65. Hedman isn't the beacon of defense he once was.
Three points in his last three games for Timothy Liljegren now (and 3 goals in last 9 games).He won't be. Handedness will only matter if it's between players of similar quality. They won't select a much lesser player because he's an RHS.
The d-core at Worlds could be fun, though, with a selection of these youngish dmen:
Broberg
Edvinsson
Sandin
Liljegren
Brännström
Andrae
Salomonsson
ASP
Also idk why people keep pairing Hedman & EK65. Hedman isn't the beacon of defense he once was.
Updated:My current depth chart for Team Sweden:
ANNOUNCED:
D Gustav Forsling
D Victor Hemdan
D Erik Karlsson
F Filip Forsberg
F William Nylander
F Mika Zibanejad
VERY LIKELY:
G Jacob Markström
G Linus Ullmark
D Rasmus Dahlin
D Mattias Ekholm
F Jesper Bratt
F Joel Eriksson-Ek
F Adrian Kempe
F Elias Pettersson
F Lucas Raymond
GOOD CHANCE:
G Samuel Ersson
G Filip Gustavsson
D Rasmus Andersson
D Jonas Brodin
D Adam Larsson
D Hampus Lindholm
F Viktor Arvidsson
F Leo Carlsson
F William Karlsson
F Elias Lindholm
F Rickard Rakell
F Fabian Zetterlund
LONGSHOTS:
G Anton Forsberg
G Jesper Wallstedt
D Philip Broberg
D Oliver Ekman-Larsson
D Simon Edvinsson
D Marcus Pettersson
D Rasmus Sandin
F Mikael Backlund
F André Burakovsy
F William Eklund
F Carl Grundström
F Pontus Holmberg
F Nils Höglander
F Marcus Johansson
F Calle Järnkrok
F Isac Lundeström
F Gustav Nyquist
F Victor Olofsson
F Alexander Wennberg
simon holmström? 14 points 25 gamesUpdated:
ANNOUNCED:
D Gustav Forsling
D Victor Hemdan
D Erik Karlsson
F Filip Forsberg
F William Nylander
F Mika Zibanejad
VERY LIKELY:
G Filip Gustavsson (UP)
G Jacob Markström
G Linus Ullmark
D Rasmus Andersson (UP)
D Rasmus Dahlin
D Mattias Ekholm
F Jesper Bratt
F Joel Eriksson-Ek
F William Karlsson (UP)
F Adrian Kempe
F Elias Pettersson
F Lucas Raymond
GOOD CHANCE:
D Jonas Brodin
D Simon Edvinsson (UP)
D Hampus Lindholm
D Rasmus Sandin (UP)
F Leo Carlsson
F William Eklund (UP)
F Elias Lindholm
F Fabian Zetterlund
LONGSHOTS:
G Samuel Ersson (DOWN)
G Anton Forsberg
D Philip Broberg
D Oliver Ekman-Larsson
D Adam Larsson (DOWN)
D Timothy Liljegren (NEW)
D Marcus Pettersson
F Viktor Arvidsson (DOWN)
F Mikael Backlund
F Marcus Johansson
F Gustav Nyquist
F Rickard Rakell (DOWN)
F Alexander Wennberg
OFF THE LIST:
G Jesper Wallstedt
F André Burakovsky
F Carl Grundström
F Pontus Holmberg
F Nils Höglander
F Calle Järnkrok
F Isac Lundström
F Victor Olofsson
I'd be chocked if he is on the team. Too many guys ahead of him in my mind.simon holmström? 14 points 25 games
Rather have Jesper Boqvist and Mattias Janmark than Stenlund.The best TEAM? (box play)
Filip Forsberg - Mika Zibanejad - William Nylander
Fabian Zetterlund - Elias Pettersson - Jesper Bratt
William Karlsson - Mikael Backlund - Adrian Kempe
Kevin Stenlund - Joel Eriksson Ek - Lucas Raymond
Leo Carlsson
PP1:
Filip Forsberg - Elias Pettersson - William Nylander
Mika Zibanejad - Erik Karlsson
PP2:
Jesper Bratt - Leo Carlsson - Adrian Kempe
Lucas Raymond - Rasmus Dahlin
(Gustav Forsling) - Erik Karlsson
Victor Hedman - Rasmus Dahlin
Gustav Forsling - Adam Larsson
Mattias Ekholm - Rasmus Andersson
Jacob Markström
Filip Gustavsson
Linus Ullmark
Gustavsson and Liljegren is not even close to making this team.Would be great to see both Gustavsson and Liljegren make it. I believe in both guys for sure.
Liljegren did a great job for us at the World Championships 2 years ago. He's a much better player now.
I had to draw a line somewhere. But has been fun to see Grans getting a shot with the Flyers after floundering a bit in the AHL after his first season (looking like a coaching thing?) and putting in 2 fantastic games in there.There is also Albert Johansson and Victor Söderström
Perhaps even Helge Grans
If he keeps it up then great, I personally would love if specifically Liljegren becomes a true top pair dman.Three points in his last three games for Timothy Liljegren now (and 3 goals in last 9 games).
It took him 6 games or so to adjust to his new team, but he’s done it now and is only just entering his prime years.
It would be shortsighted to not even consider a player with Liljegren’s elite tools, Sweden needs to keep one eye on the Olympics with this Four Nations tournament, they are going to need the next generation to step up for 2026 if they want a chance at gold.
Rather have Jesper Boqvist and Mattias Janmark than Stenlund.
I think going to the Worlds last year massively helped Brodins chances. Hallam might be the kind of coach that loves his guys.Uppgifter: NHL-backen tar plats i Tre Kronor
På onsdag presenterar Sam Hallam truppen till stjärnturneringen Four Nations. Ett namn som finns med i Tre Kronors lag är Jonas Brodin, 31, enligt uppgifter tiwww.aftonbladet.se
Roster presented in 2 days. Brodin made it, as expected.
Eklund uttagen i 4 nations efter höstens succé
I februari samlas världens bästa hockeyspelare i en landslagsturnering för första gången på nio år. Då kommer William Eklund ta plats i Tre Kronors lag. Enligt Expressens uppgifter blir han en av 13 forwards.www.expressen.se
Eklund also made it.
Andersson is also a safe lock. So question is the last spot. Ekholm/Lindholm is the safe bet. Don't see Larsson getting in.I think going to the Worlds last year massively helped Brodins chances. Hallam might be the kind of coach that loves his guys.
So Hedman, Karlsson, Forsling, Brodin. Who are the last 3? I'd have to assume Dahlin is one of them. Ekholm, Andersson, H. Lindholm and Adam Larsson fighting for the final two spots I'd imagine. Or will we see someone out of the left field?