WC: Roster Talk '12 — Sweden

[Eye of Ra]

Landeskog - Zetterberg - Loui Loui
Hagelin - Krüger - Stalberg
J.Ericsson - Jarnkrok - Nyquist
Larsson - Lundqvist - Pettersson (3 physical guys)



Hedman - Edler
S.Kronwall - Murray
Ericsson - Ekholm





Harju, Omark, Andersson, Persson......no thanks.

 

[Riddarn]

Harju, Omark, Andersson, Persson......no thanks.

Agree

 

[Elvs]

Not sure I like MÃ¥rts bringing Ericsson in at this point. Well, he better not invite Murray as well... Niklas Kronwall is a lock if he wants to go. Edler will most likely be available soon as well. One of Karlsson and Stralman will be available. And either Ekman-Larsson or Hjalmarsson/Oduya will be available... Adam Larsson could be too. I guess not everyone will say yes if invited, but that's still a lot of options. If Murray is invited there might not be room for Larsson, Oduya, Hjalmarsson and Stralman, all more deserving than Murray of a spot imo.

 

[niljano]

Just skip all not NHL players and problems are solved.

 

[Elvs]

Just skip all not NHL players and problems are solved.

Since they are allowed to have 8 defenseman in the tournament, I guess you're right should they decide to involve any non-NHL'ers.

Hedman
Ericsson
Murray
Larsson
Ekman-Larsson
Karlsson or Stralman
Kronwall
Edler

That would be 8. If Chicago beats Phoenix though their would be 9 with Hjalmarsson and Oduya. Anyways, it's unlikely that all of them would accept their invitations so I guess Marts perhaps should give Murray a call afterall. I wonder how a couple of these guys would feel about sitting on the bench though...

I should also say that I think S. Kronwall is a lock to make the team, for the simple fact that he's Niklas brother (as long as Niklas accepts his invitation). I'm also guessing that Ekholm will be one team, unless all the really good defenders other than Kronwall (Edler, Karlsson and Ekman-Larsson) becomes available.

 

[jfc64]

Henrik Sedin has said he will go home for the WC should...

 

[LiveeviL]

We haven't heard much yet in terms of confirmation, but this tournament sure got potential for Sweden. The Ottawa NYR series will produce even more potential no matter what.

 

[sushi45]

Edler and Henrik should go. Daniel will say no

 

[niljano]

Sms from Niklas Kronwall about WC "Will talk to Garpenlov today" He don´t want to spoil anything before he has talk to Swedens management.

 

[LiveeviL]

Sms from Niklas Kronwall about WC "Will talk to Garpenlov today" He don´t want to spoil anything before he has talk to Swedens management.

Thanks.

 

[jfc64]

Sms from Niklas Kronwall about WC "Will talk to Garpenlov today" He don´t want to spoil anything before he has talk to Swedens management.

How good would this defense be?

Kronwall - Hedman
Kronwall - Hedman
Kronwall - Hedman

Lundqvist

 

[jfc64]

Edler and Henrik should go. Daniel will say no

Probably, but sad.

 

[Elvs]

How good would this defense be?

Kronwall - Hedman
Kronwall - Hedman
Kronwall - Hedman

Lundqvist

Ugh... I can live with Staffan Kronwall on the team, but Oscar Hedman and Anton Hedman isn't WHC caliber at all imo, not to mention that Anton is a forward. And don't get me started on Mattias Kronwall, who played in division 4 last year. On the other hand, those pairings could really confuse the opposing teams.

 

[joe89]

Ugh... I can live with Staffan Kronwall on the team, but Oscar Hedman and Anton Hedman isn't WHC caliber at all imo, not to mention that Anton is a forward. And don't get me started on Mattias Kronwall, who played in division 4 last year. On the other hand, those pairings could really confuse the opposing teams.

Anton Hedman is not related, but Oscar and Victor have a third brother Johan who is a D

 

[fredligh]

Probably, but sad.

Geez. For the last years our WC-squad has been a joke, we should appreciate every NHL-player we can get.

 

[jfc64]

Geez. For the last years our WC-squad has been a joke, we should appreciate every NHL-player we can get.

Sure, a big part of our strength in this tournament is dependent on two top centers. That's why Henrik is needed so much. Actually he's our best player. Him being in control of the puck at high speed behind the net looking for options is pure art.

 

[Tomas W]

Edler and Henrik should go. Daniel will say no

I am fine with this.

Henrik should show up though. He haven't played many WC, he can play for his country this year IMO.

 

[gretskidoo]

Landeskog - Zetterberg - Loui Loui
Hagelin - Krüger - Stalberg
J.Ericsson - Jarnkrok - Nyquist
Larsson - Lundqvist - Pettersson (3 physical guys)



Hedman - Edler
S.Kronwall - Murray
Ericsson - Ekholm





Harju, Omark, Andersson, Persson......no thanks.

Just need to replace S. Kronwall and Ekholm.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Sedin - Sedin - Landeskog
Loui - Zetterberg - Franzen




"peppar peppar ta i trä..."

 

[Eye of Ra]

Just need to replace S. Kronwall and Ekholm.

N.Kronwall, Oduya, N.Hjalmarsson, E.Karlsson...

 

[joe89]

Just need to replace S. Kronwall and Ekholm.

Really can't see Staffan getting shafted. He has barely missed a Tre Kronor game the past two seasons. Not to mention he's actually a good player.

Same with Niklas Persson, ultimate team guy and has been the "dad" of this team. Even if he's the 13th forward he should be there imo.

You need those guys too to set an example.

 

[Hybbe]

Am I the only one who feels that this could turn out to be a major fiasco? Imagine if all of those guys said yes and we'd end up not winning the gold. On home ice nonetheless.

A top 6 consisting of Sedins, Eriksson, Zetterberg, Landeskog and Franzén is basically olympic quality, not quite, but almost.

I'd feel more comfortable with a young, unproven squad with few nhlers. What if the fins were to beat us again this time, it would truly be a big blow to my hockey pride at least.

 

[Snurrfint]

Landeskog - Zetterberg - Loui Loui
Hagelin - Krüger - Stalberg
J.Ericsson - Jarnkrok - Nyquist
Larsson - Lundqvist - Pettersson (3 physical guys)



Hedman - Edler
S.Kronwall - Murray
Ericsson - Ekholm





Harju, Omark, Andersson, Persson......no thanks.

Jimmy Ericsson will not play. Injured

 

[Jussi]

Just asking, does Sweden play their current system with 12 forwards and 8 defensemen or 13F/7D? I know Finland likes to play the current system with the former.

Also, if Sedins (or Washington's players) decide to show up, will Järnkrok be cut?

 

[Systemfel]

Just asking, does Sweden play their current system with 12 forwards and 8 defensemen or 13F/7D? I know Finland likes to play the current system with the former.

MÃ¥rts likes running the 13-7.

Also, if Sedins (or Washington's players) decide to show up, will Järnkrok be cut?

Yes, I would think so. MÃ¥rts would rather have Lundqvist as the #4 C.