World Cup: 4 Nations Tournament - Team Sweden (2025)
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Many head coaches thru the years have been loyal to a selected few players. Either they had those players in juniors, sees something in them that we do not see, players never turn down national team when called upon, they have naked photos of the coach or similar. Zib fits in on one of those. Or several of them.
PanniniClaus
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That was a Tuesday post.
I would say Gustavsson plays again. Not sure what the Swedes will do with their slow center situation. Had some nice performances from some wingers.
I can see Andersson in for Dahlin if the trust for Dahlin is this low.
Dubi Doo
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It kills me the Sabres have been so bad over the years, and that we haven't been able to witness Dahlin in the playoffs. Last night was as close as we've got. I loved watching him flatten McDavid. He's a mean SOB. What a talent.
BowieSabresFan
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The lack of trust in Dahlin doesn't make sense. He played pretty damned well.
Zib wasn't bad last night. I was pleasantly surprised about his skating speed and effort level. Did not look out of place. Nylander was much worse.
Hockeyfrilla
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Raymond is a player!
EP40 is broken, whiffed on that one timer in OT ...
EP40 is broken, whiffed on that one timer in OT ...
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Wondering if Sweden will figure out that Dahlin is their best defenseman before the tournament is over.
PanniniClaus
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You would have to talk to the coach about it.
I do think they need to make way for another right shot. So unless they go 11/7.. someone is out.
NyQuil
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Everyone knows who the best defenceman on the ice was last night, and it wasn't Dahlin.
Apparently EK claims he played 12 seconds in OT.
Bäst på isen – men ratad i förlängningen: ”12 sekunder?”
MONTREAL. En av de bästa på isen i matchen mot Kanada. Men när förlängningen spelades fick Erik Karlsson knappt någon speltid alls. – Nej, tolv sekunder kanske
tsujimoto74
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The obvious pairing to mess with is Brodin-Hedman. Those guys got hemmed in their own end over and over again yesterday. Dahlin, OTOH, was probably Sweden’s best player.
On Brodin- Yes, he can play on the offside, but against the best in the world he is at a disadvantage there. Not sure there is much you can do about it, given SWE personnel. He is also a good choice for 3 v3, as it gives him room to use his wheels.
Hedman looked off... had some bad reads.
EK... up and down. His lack of conscience can kill you defensively, so he's got to "hit" his chances for him to be an asset.
Dahlin was vg.
Forsling...meh.
Hedman looked off... had some bad reads.
EK... up and down. His lack of conscience can kill you defensively, so he's got to "hit" his chances for him to be an asset.
Dahlin was vg.
Forsling...meh.
I didn’t see the game was surprised too see Brodin and Forsling getting the nod over Andersson.
How did the forwards look? Apart from Bratt and Raymond being excellent and JEE being JEE.
How did the forwards look? Apart from Bratt and Raymond being excellent and JEE being JEE.
GarlicbreadTB
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One point vs Canada in Canada is pretty good for Sweden going forward.
That’s Hedman on team Sweden for you. Maybe apart from the 2017 Worlds.
Honestly I don’t mind Brodin. Definitely have Lindholm and Larsson over him though. Wouldn’t have minded OEL being on the team either. Great guy and fiercely loyal to team Sweden.
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I underestimated Sweden last night. I thought it was going to be a walk in the park for Canada but watching Sweden stand their ground and punch back made for a GREAT opening game!
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Karlsson was the best D in the game. As he almost always is when playing for Sweden.
Just curious, what exactly did Dahlin do so well? Not saying he was particularly bad, just not agreeing that he was great or good. Have him and Brodin as the two D that struggled most.
The panic save in the crease? Granted, that was nice.
The shot on McDavid? You know McDavid was fishing for a penalty on Dahlin there, right? An inch higher and he would have succeeed.
The panic save in the crease? Granted, that was nice.
The shot on McDavid? You know McDavid was fishing for a penalty on Dahlin there, right? An inch higher and he would have succeeed.
Seems like everyone have a different opinion on who looked good and bad among the defensemen. I guess you are looking at different things, and expect them to be near damn perfect against the highest quality of competition any of them faced in their lives.
Hedman was great down low, winning a lot of pucks, but had trouble finding Brodin who was on his off hand, and he had to shovel puck to the wingers along the boards who got preassured real fast. Sure he made some bad plays, but he made some good ones too.
Got caught too high on the second goal but that was a pisspoor dump in Forsberg that caught him joining the rush. And Brodin should have just gone for the open man and let Gustavsson handle the shooter.
Karlsson was better as the game went along. Don't know why they chose Hedman over him on the PP. I mean that's the reason he is here.
He set up some beautiful chances with his hockey iq.
Brodin had a goal. He always seem more willing to play offense in Tre Kronor than in Minnesota.
I thought Forsling played excellent in the neutral zone, stifling the Canadian forwards before they could gain the zone.
Ekholm was commanding, such a warrior. Tried to help out by going deep in the O-zone a few times. But he should have stayed on his feet on the Canadian PP goal, he overcomitted a bit to Forslings side.
Dahlin was physical, i like his mean streak. Don't see that much in the others. But he can do better with the puck. Nice clear on that puck in the crease, boxing out MacKinnon.
I'd try to get Andersson a game and swap him and Brodin, no fault of Brodin but just to see the handedness even out.
Hedman was great down low, winning a lot of pucks, but had trouble finding Brodin who was on his off hand, and he had to shovel puck to the wingers along the boards who got preassured real fast. Sure he made some bad plays, but he made some good ones too.
Got caught too high on the second goal but that was a pisspoor dump in Forsberg that caught him joining the rush. And Brodin should have just gone for the open man and let Gustavsson handle the shooter.
Karlsson was better as the game went along. Don't know why they chose Hedman over him on the PP. I mean that's the reason he is here.
He set up some beautiful chances with his hockey iq.
Brodin had a goal. He always seem more willing to play offense in Tre Kronor than in Minnesota.
I thought Forsling played excellent in the neutral zone, stifling the Canadian forwards before they could gain the zone.
Ekholm was commanding, such a warrior. Tried to help out by going deep in the O-zone a few times. But he should have stayed on his feet on the Canadian PP goal, he overcomitted a bit to Forslings side.
Dahlin was physical, i like his mean streak. Don't see that much in the others. But he can do better with the puck. Nice clear on that puck in the crease, boxing out MacKinnon.
I'd try to get Andersson a game and swap him and Brodin, no fault of Brodin but just to see the handedness even out.
Dahlin is their #1 D and it isn't particularly close. Hedman is not in his prime anymore. EK doesn't know what defense actually is.
Beerz
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Well for me... I am not saying he was great.. he was just solid and should of been given a lot more opportunity than what was put out there. Especially in OT.
And especially considering the struggles that Hedman had.
I didn't like Brodin, Hedman and Karlsson.
I think Dahlin, Ekholm and Forsling should of been relied on a lot more.
Miro4Norris
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Its just these same Buffalo fans hyping up Dahlin in every thread no matter what happens lol. EK was elite last game but these guys are trashing him because Dahlin cant do the same hahah
Macbanan
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He had a Heiskanen type game which is less impressive than what EK did. Good defensively, saved a goal, intercepted passes, consistently moved the puck up the ice. In a way disappointing maybe.
Agent Zuuuub
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one thing for sure is that the biggest reason the game was close and Sweden very much could have won is because of their defense. not easy going up against 4 elite NHL lines.
also not sure wtf is up with these Buffalo fans lol. coming off as a little insecure.
also not sure wtf is up with these Buffalo fans lol. coming off as a little insecure.
