SHL/Allsvenskan 2023-2024

[FrHockeyFan]

Luleå HF lined up Sara Grahn for the last 25 minutes and overtime of their preseason game against Liiga's Karpat Oulu. She didn't let any goal in during open play, conceding only during the shootout session.

 

[loser]

Yes, but did you watch the game? Congrats to Sara, but this was not serious, even in friendly game. How many shots from the blue until last few minutes? Like they were afraid of hurting her, to be processed on civil court. She did make some great saves though but it did change the whole look of the game, hope Lulea coach does not do it again, this makes people in awkward position on ice. Just dont think this is serious, or safe.

 

[Yozhik v tumane]

Both regular goalies were ill, and since the J20 team had a game the same day they couldn’t bring on two junior netminders.

It was a fun thing in a friendly, she did well, just enjoy.

 

[Ciccarelli]

Both regular goalies were ill, and since the J20 team had a game the same day they couldn’t bring on two junior netminders.

It was a fun thing in a friendly, she did well, just enjoy.

Kärpät fans seemed pretty pissed off about that. They seem to think that Kärpät should return the favor and play a female goalie in their next pre season game.

 

[Yozhik v tumane]

Kärpät fans seemed pretty pissed off about that. They seem to think that Kärpät should return the favor and play a female goalie in their next pre season game.

I had a look at a Kärpät fan forum via google translate, it was a bit of a pain on my phone, and I guess I saw a couple of whiners but also a few who thought it was alright and fun, and that she’d made a couple of nice saves.

 

[Ciccarelli]

I had a look at a Kärpät fan forum via google translate, it was a bit of a pain on my phone, and I guess I saw a couple of whiners but also a few who thought it was alright and fun, and that she’d made a couple of nice saves.

Jatkoaika.com is where all the finnish hockey talk is at. Super active forum.

 

[Yozhik v tumane]

Jatkoaika.com is where all the finnish hockey talk is at. Super active forum.

That was it, but using Google Translate from my phone made it a hassle trying to read the discussions. It kept scrolling back to the top of the page.

 

[Scouter]

So the season has started and the champs Vaxjo are already 0-1 with a 4-1 loss to Farjestad.

Who do we think will get the title this year and other predictions?

Me I like Linkoping to do something, they have a nice team even though they are being picked to finish at or near bottom, went into HV71 and got a win already.

 

[Yozhik v tumane]

So the season has started and the champs Vaxjo are already 0-1 with a 4-1 loss to Farjestad.

Who do we think will get the title this year and other predictions?

Me I like Linkoping to do something, they have a nice team even though they are being picked to finish at or near bottom, went into HV71 and got a win already.

I think Linköping could make for a nice surprise this year as well with their prospects receiving larger roles.

I’m biased but I think most experts are too conservative ranking Luleå in the 6th-7th range. Offense was the problem last year, it’s been solved. I think 4th in the regular season with a likely push for the finals.

 

[Scouter]

I think Linköping could make for a nice surprise this year as well with their prospects receiving larger roles.

I’m biased but I think most experts are too conservative ranking Luleå in the 6th-7th range. Offense was the problem last year, it’s been solved. I think 4th in the regular season with a likely push for the finals.

Do you or anyone think Vaxjo will repeat as regular season and playoff champions?

 

[Yozhik v tumane]

Do you or anyone think Vaxjo will repeat as regular season and playoff champions?

I really hope they drop because their brand of hockey is extremely boring. They’ve lost several of their defensemen from last year, most seem to agree this season’s cast is worse. Expressen’s hockey journalists rank Växjö between 2nd and 7th, on an average of 5th.

So not one of the early favorites, but they’re good at recruiting players and their system is a bitch.

 

[Scouter]

Another good win by Linkoping 4-1 today over Oskarshamn moves them into 2nd place, they will be at Modo next, it gives them a good chance to go 3-0, what's more is Fantenberg and Junland are out, when they come back this team should be even better.

Malmo and Leksand are at the bottom.

 

[theslatcher]

Lindbom will carry Färjestad to the gold.

 

[Yozhik v tumane]

Lindbom will carry Färjestad to the gold.

Hope not but I’ve got him on my fantasy team so I do hope he fares well in the regular season

 

[BPilgrim]

Another good win by Linkoping 4-1 today over Oskarshamn moves them into 2nd place, they will be at Modo next, it gives them a good chance to go 3-0, what's more is Fantenberg and Junland are out, when they come back this team should be even better.

Malmo and Leksand are at the bottom.

Junlands playing days are unfortunately over. Fantenberg will be a huge addition though.

 

[Scouter]

Junlands playing days are unfortunately over. Fantenberg will be a huge addition though.

He's still listed as on their roster for this season.

 

[Yozhik v tumane]

He's still listed as on their roster for this season.

He’s in a prolonged rehab of an injury reported to endanger his career.

It’s unfortunate: I really respect Junland as a player. Despite having been surrounded by poor teams for many years, he’s been a relentless warrior.

 

[BPilgrim]

He's still listed as on their roster for this season.

He won't play any more SHL hockey.

 

[Scouter]

So Linkoping were at MoDo today and they lost 7-4, but their 2nd goalie Myrenberg played and Hogberg from what I can tell wasn't even in the lineup, so he may be injured, MoDo did generally outplay them though. Up next for Link they will host Leksand in 2 days.

 

[Scouter]

Linkoping really didn't come to play today, they had the shots but not the chances, Hogberg was back in net and should've had the 1st goal, Bystedt was scratched, not sure why, got shutout 3-0 at home by Leksand, after what was a bright start to the season it has quickly gone south already, the team are looking like they will be bottom dwellers now, they are sitting in 10th.

In other news Malmo got a huge upset win over Farjestad today, maybe a big win for Orebro over Skelleftea today, Skelleftea probably not happy with how they've started, after 4 games Orebro sit in 1st and Modo and Oskarshamn are at the bottom.

 

[theslatcher]

Anybody know why Filip Larsson hasn't gotten any action since his debut?

Outside looking in, it looks very odd: played in 1 game and it was a 40 save shutout while Mantas is 1-4-0 and has left much to be desired from what I've seen.

 

[Yozhik v tumane]

Anybody know why Filip Larsson hasn't gotten any action since his debut?

Outside looking in, it looks very odd: played in 1 game and it was a 40 save shutout while Mantas is 1-4-0 and has left much to be desired from what I've seen.

I would guess it’s because he made his SHL debut this season, and isn’t looking as comfortable as the veteran Armalis to his coaches.

Has saved his first 79 shots against however, must be a record?!

 

[Random Comment]

Heading to Stockholm in November to catch the Ottawa vs. Detroit game. Haven’t bought my ticks yet, so if you have any tips on scoring the best deals or reputable secondary ticket markets please let me know.

Also will be catching an SHL game in Malmo vs Modo. Get to see one of my favourite nhl prospects who never turned out - David Rundblad

 

[Yozhik v tumane]

Heading to Stockholm in November to catch the Ottawa vs. Detroit game. Haven’t bought my ticks yet, so if you have any tips on scoring the best deals or reputable secondary ticket markets please let me know.

Also will be catching an SHL game in Malmo vs Modo. Get to see one of my favourite nhl prospects who never turned out - David Rundblad

I think this is the primary ticket outlet: https://www.axs.com/events/481988/nhl-detroit-red-wings-vs-ottawa-senators-tickets

Cheapest tickets seem to be 970 SEK/€83/$88.

Since the event isn’t sold out yet, you may check blocket.se or Facebook Marketplace for people selling tickets they’ve bought, sometimes you can get a slight deal that way. But you should take caution to make sure you’re getting what you pay for: I think blocket’s got some kind of service where a payment isn’t transferred until it’s confirmed the buyer has received their goods, but when I’ve bought tickets second hand I’ve always met the seller in person.

I don’t know how rampant the second hand ticket sharks are nowadays, about a decade ago you often got screwed over by companies buying up a ton of tickets for popular events and selling them much more expensive on their sites. I think it’s become somewhat curtailed, but from my experience they were anything but reputable.

In Malmö you won’t have trouble getting tickets though, they have a big arena they never sell out. It’s not the loudest or most fun arena in terms of atmosphere, but as a Luleå fan in Malmö, I enjoy having them around. The standing section for us visiting fans is only 100 SEK/$9 and it’s placed nicely to see our team attack for two periods. We’re usually a relatively sizable away crowd there (considering the distance from home) and able to bring some noise. I also enjoy being able to buy “folköl” (3,5% beer) in cups you can bring to the stands, that are larger and cheaper than the stronger brews restricted to the arena bars.

Hope you’ll enjoy your stay!

 

[Bondurant]

Heading to Stockholm in November to catch the Ottawa vs. Detroit game. Haven’t bought my ticks yet, so if you have any tips on scoring the best deals or reputable secondary ticket markets please let me know.

Also will be catching an SHL game in Malmo vs Modo. Get to see one of my favourite nhl prospects who never turned out - David Rundblad

I think there's a Modo home game the day before Wings v Sens. Debating it. Bit of a haul though. I'll be in Stockholm for a week. Need to fit an Oslo day trip in if the train schedules work.