WC: Roster Talk '12 — Sweden

[thoves]

Starting to get short on choices at defence now.

Enström, Edler, Murray, Lidström all declines.

Oduya, Hjalmarsson are possible and next in line to give their answer.

Hedman
Ericsson
Ekholm
Kronwall

Those are probably locks.

Karlsson or Strålman will be avaliable and Fernholm, Frögren, Karlsson and Brodin will fight for the "leftover"-spots.

 

[Franck]

Like I said before, this team is going to be unstoppable with two Lerum kids in the line-up.

 

[joe89]

Totally expected from Murray.

Favorite quote further proving the point I made earlier:

- Läkarna i Sharks har gett rådet att jag kanske borde vila, men de förstår min situation och vilja att vara med i VM och skulle aldrig tvinga mig att avstå. Beslutet är mitt, säger Dougie.

 

[Jim Morrison]

Totally expected from Murray.

Favorite quote further proving the point I made earlier:

Yep. All I have to say. Yep.

 

[thoves]

Full respect for Murray's decision!

He would have played if he was healthy. 100%!

 

[Dosing]

douglas got honor, they should have him call the players up next year, even if hes in the playoffs =P

 

[jfc64]

Neurotic version:

Eriksson - Zetterberg - Franzén
Silfverberg - Järnkrok - Alfredsson
Landeskog - Krüger - Stålberg
Persson - Lundqvist - Pettersson

Bäckström
Steen Berglund Hörnqvist
Pääjärvi Johansson Samuelsson
Zackrisson Larsson



Karlsson - Brodin
Hedman - Hjalmarsson
Ekholm - Kronwall
Kronwall - Ericsson


Ekman-Larsson - Larsson
Strålman - Fernholm
Grossmann - Rundblad
Frögren - Brodin


Enroth Fasth Lundqvist Hedberg Lindbäck Nilstorp

 

[LiveeviL]

If you actually knew who I am you would know that I have seen a lot of the games that Canucks has played this season. I work as an NHL writer and it would be pretty strange if I had that job without seeing a lot of the teams.

I know that they had a long season last year but I just can't understand why they would stop a healthy player from playing for another two weeks. I can assure you that Detroit won't go out earlier than expected next season only because their players are playing a couple of games in the WC.

And they are not consistent either. They let Jannik Hansen play for Denmark and that is another reason why I can't understand why they would stop Henrik. I would love to hear what type of injury Henrik has and if he indeed doesn't have one, I can't blame anyone, including myself, for being a bit pissed off that he didn't answer the call as the most of our other stars.

Hansen is a run of the mill bottom 6 guy, Henrik is the top scorer, etc, etc. That is one good reason I can think of.

Well around here it is all about "Embrace the Hate", but it is all good and expected. I for sure would like to see the players I see the most play in the WC, when we talk about being pissed. But things are as they are and the organisation's choice is what the players adhere to, nothing special about that. This play-off was a disaster for Vancouver, it is understandable that it is kind of tight around there now.

 

[joe89]

@jfc64 - You can scratch J.Ericsson. He's confirmed out with injury.

 

[jfc64]

@jfc64 - You can scratch J.Ericsson. He's confirmed out with injury.

thanks!

 

[helicecopter]

Karlsson or Strålman will be avaliable and Fernholm, Frögren, Karlsson and Brodin will fight for the "leftover"-spots.

additions of Erik Karlsson and Brodin would make me really like this team.

 

[Nordic*]

@jfc64 - You can scratch J.Ericsson. He's confirmed out with injury.

He's also a confirmed garbage player, especially on the bigger ice surface.

Hedman, Karlsson (Rangers will unfortunately win), Kronwall, Ekholm, Oduya & Hjalmarsson.

Some tougnhness and skill there.

 

[NoShowWilly]

If you actually knew who I am you would know that I have seen a lot of the games that Canucks has played this season. I work as an NHL writer and it would be pretty strange if I had that job without seeing a lot of the teams.

I know that they had a long season last year but I just can't understand why they would stop a healthy player from playing for another two weeks. I can assure you that Detroit won't go out earlier than expected next season only because their players are playing a couple of games in the WC.

And they are not consistent either. They let Jannik Hansen play for Denmark and that is another reason why I can't understand why they would stop Henrik. I would love to hear what type of injury Henrik has and if he indeed doesn't have one, I can't blame anyone, including myself, for being a bit pissed off that he didn't answer the call as the most of our other stars.

the man has a young family and they deserve time with him. he has played more hockey over the last couple years then anyone in the NHL. whether or not he is hurt i don't know. It doesn't matter though. The World Championships isn't a job. it is a highly competitive tournament for fun. there is no responsibility to go and to question someone's character over is petty.

 

[WayneBruce]

Just to clarify, Jimmie is out but Jonathan is still in.

 

[NuxFan09]

Canucks fan/Senators fan here. Have the Sedins officially declined to play in the WC's for Sweden? Or have they just not answered yet. I was kind of hoping our Swedish players, especially the Sedins, could add a WC gold to their resume.

EDIT: Nevermind, just went back and flipped through the thread and found out for myself. Disappointing to say the least...

 

[Phil McKraken]

Hopefully Boston wins tonight. Would give us some awesome center depth.

 

[HockeySauce]

Any word on Hawks participating/being asked? I know Stalberg will play.. but any news on Kruger, Hjalmarsson or Oduya? Thanks.

 

[Systemfel]

Any word on Hawks participating/being asked? I know Stalberg will play.. but any news on Kruger, Hjalmarsson or Oduya? Thanks.

No, not yet. We'll probably hear on Thursday.

 

[jfc64]

He's also a confirmed garbage player, especially on the bigger ice surface.

Hedman, Karlsson (Rangers will unfortunately win), Kronwall, Ekholm, Oduya & Hjalmarsson.

Some tougnhness and skill there.

Really wish for that defense! (at least now)

 

[jfc64]

Jimmie won't come here as long as Jonathan is here. Henrik won't come because of Joel. As long as Staffan is here Niklas will hide in his house giving orders. And finally the Sedins, one won't go if the other isn't here. Brotherhood is emotional

 

[jfc64]

Canucks fan/Senators fan here. Have the Sedins officially declined to play in the WC's for Sweden? Or have they just not answered yet. I was kind of hoping our Swedish players, especially the Sedins, could add a WC gold to their resume.

EDIT: Nevermind, just went back and flipped through the thread and found out for myself. Disappointing to say the least...

Vancouver GM even stopped Edler... Word has he even tries to stop Näslund as GM for MoDo. And Tomas Gradins latest marriage? - Yep, stopped by the same man. Stop Stop Stop... He could not stop Richards, Kopitar, Doughty and Quick, though.

 

[weklof]

Updated summary

Roster for Kajotbet Hockey Games:
Jhonas Enroth, Buffalo
Viktor Fasth, AIK
Cristopher Nihlstorp, Färjestad

Staffan Kronwall, Tjerepovets
Daniel Fernholm, HIFK
Mattias Ekholm, Brynäs
Jonas Frögren, Färjestad
Mattias Karlsson, HV71
Jonas Brodin, Färjestad
Jonas Ahnelöv, Modo
Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay

Johan Larsson, Brynäs
Fredrik Pettersson, Frölunda
Calle Järnkrok, Brynäs
Jesper Fasth, HV71
Patrik Zackrisson, Atlant
Joel Lundqvist, Frölunda
Daniel BÃ¥ng, AIK
Niklas Persson, CSKA
Niklas Olausson, Luleå
Linus Omark, Edmonton
Jonas Andersson, Atlant
Patrik Lundh, Färjestad
Johan Harju, Luleå
Gabriel Landeskog, Colorado

Confirmed additions:
D Jonathan Ericsson - Detroit
D Niklas Hjalmarsson - Chicago
F Loui Eriksson - Dallas
F Johan Franzén - Detroit
F Henrik Zetterberg - Detroit
F Viktor Stålberg - Chicago

Declined invitations:
G Johan Gustafsson - Luleå *injury
D Magnus Johansson - Linköping *lack of motivation
D Elias Fälth - Luleå *injury
D Christian Bäckman - Frölunda *injury
D Tobias Enström - Winnipeg *Does not feel 100% healty
D Oscar Klefbom - Färjestad *injury
D Nicklas Lidström - Detroit *feels he has paid his dues in the NT and wants the younger guard to take over
D Niklas Kronwall *private reasons
D Douglas Murray - San Jose *injury
D Alexander Edler - Vancouver *injury
D Johnny Oduya - Chicago *worn out and lack of motivation
F Andreas Jämtin - Linköping *lack of motivaiton
F Carl Söderberg - Linköping *injury
F Mattias Ritola - MODO *injury
F Magnus Kahnberg - Frölunda *injury
F Tony MÃ¥rtensson - St. Petersburg *injury
F Mattias Weinhandl - St. Petersburg *injury
F Martin Thörnberg - Torpedo Nizhny Novogorod *injury
F Samuel PÃ¥hlsson - Vancouver *per Expressen, unknown
F Daniel Sedin - Vancouver *just returned from concussion
F Henrik Sedin - Vancouver *"injury"
F Jimmie Ericsson - Skellefteå *injury

Unavailable players:
D Carl Gunnarsson - Toronto *injury
D Mattias Öhlund - Tampa Bay *injury
F Mikael Backlund - Calgary *injury
F Kristian Huselius - Columbus *injury

Not invited:
G Jonas Gustavsson - Toronto
G Henrik Karlsson - Calgary
D Dennis Persson - Buffalo
F Andreas Engqvist - Montreal
F Tom Wandell - Dallas
F Tomas Holmström - Detroit
F Gustav Nyquist - Detroit

Possible additions, NHL:
F Marcus Krüger - Chicago *Will accept invitation if given according to interview in Expressen

NHL playoffs

Nashville Predators - Detroit Red Wings 4-1
St. Louis Blues - San Jose Sharks 4-1
Pittsburgh Penguins - Philadelphia Flyers 2-4
Vancouver Canucks - Los Angeles Kings 1-4
Phoenix Coyotes - Chicago Blackhawks 4-2
Boston Bruins - Washington Capitals 3-4

New York Rangers - Ottawa Senators 3-3
G Henrik Lundqvist - NY Rangers
D Anton Strålman - NY Rangers
F Carl Hagelin - NY Rangers
D Erik Karlsson - Ottawa
F Daniel Alfredsson - Ottawa
F Jacob Silfverberg - Ottawa

Florida Panthers - New Jersey Devils 3-2
F Mikael Samuelsson - Florida
G Johan Hedberg - New Jersey
D Adam Larsson - New Jersey
D Henrik Tallinder - New Jersey *injured, blood clot
F Jacob Josefson - New Jersey *injured, broken wrist

 

[LiveeviL]

So which team to cheer on now, from the WC point of view?

I go for Ottawa to win as I hold the NYR players as at least moderately (rather positive that is) likely to go to the WC.

G Henrik Lundqvist - NY Rangers
D Anton Strålman - NY Rangers
F Carl Hagelin - NY Rangers

Ottawa would be nice too, but I doubt that Alfredsson can/will go
D Erik Karlsson - Ottawa
F Daniel Alfredsson - Ottawa
F Jacob Silfverberg - Ottawa

Hagelin and Silfverberg are both likely to go and it does not matter much which one we might get.

Karlsson and Strålman are both hot. Of course Karlsson have had a really good season but Strålman is no push-over either.

Lundquist is a tournament decider himself, the sheer possibility to get him on the team makes me cheer for Ottawa.

When it comes to Florida I see only Larsson vs Samuelsson in the scales. We are rather stacked on the defence so I rather take Samuelsson on the 2nd line and pushing Silfverberg/Hagelin (none of them can play C?) down to the third and giving us nice depth. He has also played well recently and is a veteran presence on a most likely rather young team. But sure, Larsson would be so nice too.

We do not got the insane depth which Canada got but with some luck we will field a strong team with only the fourth line being a bit shady.

 

[JackHughes86]

i wonder if tedenby would get a invite

 

[Tomas W]

There is no room for Tedenby.