WC: Team Denmark 2019 roster talk

[stastny12]

Is hockey a big thing in DK? I am just curious

 

[Namejs]

Is hockey a big thing in DK? I am just curious

No.

 

[Nexon]

Is hockey a big thing in DK? I am just curious

It’s definitely growing in popularity, I would say it’s in 4th place behind handball, footbal and badminton.

 

[Retroglyphs]

It’s definitely growing in popularity, I would say it’s in 4th place behind handball, footbal and badminton.

... and sailing, gymnastics & standard dance.

 

[Omark]

Is hockey a big thing in DK? I am just curious

I would like to get answers from Danes to this It's not a yes/no question, explain us details. If you work in office is there talking about WC games for example? Anyone watch NHL games since you have couple of good players there?

 

[Nexon]

If you work in office is there talking about WC games for example?

I'm not Dane, but I can tell you this is not the case.

 

[Retroglyphs]

I would like to get answers from Danes to this It's not a yes/no question, explain us details. If you work in office is there talking about WC games for example? Anyone watch NHL games since you have couple of good players there?

I'm a german guy working in Denmark, and the answer is no.
If you ask 10 ppl at your working place who Nikolaj Ehlers is, 0,5 ppl will know his name. However, 8 out of 10 ppl will know Mikkel Hansen.

 

[Great99]

I would like to get answers from Danes to this It's not a yes/no question, explain us details. If you work in office is there talking about WC games for example? Anyone watch NHL games since you have couple of good players there?

I am Danish , i will say it that way , those cities that have Hockey arenas its very popular next after football close to handball , the problem is that there is too many cities that don't have a rink , while every little village have handball/Badminton etc

 

[stastny12]

I'm a german guy working in Denmark, and the answer is no.
If you ask 10 ppl at your working place who Nikolaj Ehlers is, 0,5 ppl will know his name. However, 8 out of 10 ppl will know Mikkel Hansen.

Hansen is the first handball "spieler" what I know(I need to google it, though)

 

[stastny12]

I am Danish , i will say it that way , those cities that have Hockey arenas its very popular next after football close to handball , the problem is that there is too many cities that don't have a rink , while every little village have handball/Badminton etc

and btw, do you have NHL games in your sport news?

 

[Great99]

and btw, do you have NHL games in your sport news?

Yes they now and then show highlights on national tv news

 

[Nexon]

I'm a german guy working in Denmark, and the answer is no.
If you ask 10 ppl at your working place who Nikolaj Ehlers is, 0,5 ppl will know his name. However, 8 out of 10 ppl will know Mikkel Hansen.

And that half one is your German colleague, former Hockey player, right?

 

[hn777]

Goalie Frederik Andersen will not play in the Worlds due to a groin injury according to danish media.

 

[Bagge]

and btw, do you have NHL games in your sport news?

Whenever it has been a good night for the Danish players, the main stations show the goals. All games are shown on certain subscription based channels if you can stay awake.

 

[Bagge]

I would like to get answers from Danes to this It's not a yes/no question, explain us details. If you work in office is there talking about WC games for example? Anyone watch NHL games since you have couple of good players there?

I watch some games whenever there are an early game sunday night (sunday afternoon for you).

WC has been something that ppl have started to talk about more and more over the years.

 

[Bagge]

Is hockey a big thing in DK? I am just curious

Its growing. The amount of players in total reached 5k for the first time ever last year and new rinks are underway in new cities. Not many, but every little helps.

Spectator-wise it is the second or third largest sport. On TV not so much, but thats because the major networks neglect the sport.

 

[Bagge]

Denmark won the first of two test games against Norway, 1-0 on friday.

 

[Vandalay Industries]

new rinks are underway in new cities.

Which new cities??

 

[Employee427]

Any news regarding Lars Eller and WHC?

 

[Bagge]

Which new cities??

Køge and Næstved for what I have heard.

 

[Bagge]

Denmark lost against Norway 4-3 in OT after being behind 3-0 before third period.

In other news Jannik Hansen retires from hockey.

 

[hn777]

Any news regarding Lars Eller and WHC?

He will decide within the next few days according to a danish Hockey site. He has been playing with a small injury in the playoffs, but should be completely healthy after a few weeks rest.

 

[Retroglyphs]

Ehlers and Eller are difference makers for this team. They provide the energy that is needed to avoid relegation and score the necessary points vs. Team Great Britain, Team France and Team Germany. Slightly optimistic that both will join.

 

[stastny12]

Denmark lost against Norway 4-3 in OT after being behind 3-0 before third period.

In other news Jannik Hansen retires from hockey.

Really? Like it was yesterday when I read about him in ProHockey that he belongs between the best young NHL prospects. Together with Mikkel Boedker.

Btw, what do you think about upcoming WC? Will Denmark surprise a hockey world with some upsets?

 

[Retroglyphs]

Btw, what do you think about upcoming WC? Will Denmark surprise a hockey world with some upsets?

A lot depends on having Ehlers, Eller, True and Russell hold some of the lesser experienced younger guys and the Morten Madsen-types of players off the roster.

In the offense, veterans like Bødker, Regin, N.Jensen and Storm need to step up their game. It will be interesting to watch the talented young trio Blichfeld, From and Røndbjerg.

Compared to the top teams, the defense is below average, but that's nothing new. Team Germany, Team France & Team Great Britain don't impress either with their defenders. At least everyone's there, including veteran Markus Lauridsen. Also, both Bruggisser and Nicholas B. Jensen had good seasons offensively in the DEL - they are capable to drill one in from the blue line.

In goal, the team has a quite decent duo with Dahm&Galbraith, who are better than the goalies of Team France and Team Great Britain. I thought it was a good idea to not nominate backup George Sørensen, as he's just too small for a goaltender.

I doubt this team will be able to surprise any of the bigger nations USA, Finland, Canada, including the Slovaks on home ice, but they'll stay in the A-group.