WC: WC: 2024 Team Sweden Roster Talk

[Eye of Ra]

Just noticed they've adderad Jesper Frödén to the Czech Hockey Games roster. I guess he is filler since Burakovsky and Raymond miss the first game. Can't imagine Frödén winning a roster spot with the wingers we already have + potentially more

tbh i rather have Fröden than Olofsson

game today 19.30 vs swiss in switzerland on viaplay. currently we are leading EHT.

 

[EK47]

tbh i rather have Fröden than Olofsson

game today 19.30 vs swiss in switzerland on viaplay. currently we are leading EHT.

I’d rather just have an open roster spot for as long as possible.

 

[Eye of Ra]

I’d rather just have an open roster spot for as long as possible.

i remember when Båg went with 9 forwards and 5 d in the first games and emvall who was one of the 9 did not even touch the puck once. think it was against Italy. Good old times.

 

[jaro]

tbh i rather have Fröden than Olofsson

game today 19.30 vs swiss in switzerland on viaplay. currently we are leading EHT.

Olofson can score .. in strong sweden team he will be valid

 

[Eye of Ra]

Olofson can score .. in strong sweden team he will be valid

In PP? yes. in 5 vs 5 he is a ghost.

 

[EK47]

i remember when Båg went with 9 forwards and 5 d in the first games and emvall who was one of the 9 did not even touch the puck once. think it was against Italy. Good old times.

I remember when mårts refused a 50-point bengan a spot because he had used up to many spots on bad euro players. Or rather he asked him to wait.

 

[Slimmy]

It should. He has a great shoot. He does not really bring anything 5vs5

My thinking is if Olofsson doesn't see any ES time, probably better to not play him on the PP either. We'll see.

 

[jfc64]

Brodin prolly will be 1st pair LD and Dahlin 1st RD

Perhaps King Karlsson and Pope Hedman can assist third and fourthliners with a steadying influence.

 

[Eye of Ra]

If we dont get anything more;

Burakovsky - Eriksson Ek - Raymond
Zetterlund - M.Johansson - Holtz
Sörensen - Lundeström - Fröden
Nygård - L.Johansson - Friberg
Olofsson, Lekki

Hedman - EK65
Brodin - Dahlin
M.Pettersson - Heed
Fanta - Nemeth

Gustavsson
Ersson
Wallstedt

Fröden is a nice add in this case

Heed was the D in NLA with most ice time, Not just among swedes but in the entire league

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

A wild fan that came into this thread when JEE told VF he would play said Brodin had basically been playing the best hockey of his career for most of this season.

Brodin was fantastic this year, the defense is still elite, but he’s been making lots of progress on his offensive plays the past couple years, still unlikely to wow you, but he is extremely efficient about getting it to the right spots and a lot more willing to carry it if he needs to than previous years. It would be a mistake to not play him significantly against top competition IMO, his ability to nullify speed and rush plays is nearly unparalleled in the NHL.

 

[EK47]

Brodin was fantastic this year, the defense is still elite, but he’s been making lots of progress on his offensive plays the past couple years, still unlikely to wow you, but he is extremely efficient about getting it to the right spots and a lot more willing to carry it if he needs to than previous years. It would be a mistake to not play him significantly against top competition IMO, his ability to nullify speed and rush plays is nearly unparalleled in the NHL.

I would probably do
Brodin - Karlsson
Hedman - Dahlin
(Doesn’t matter in which order)
And then just play each pairing 25 min/game. Even if I would be tempted to pair Hedman and Karlsson.

 

[Slimmy]

I would probably do
Brodin - Karlsson
Hedman - Dahlin
(Doesn’t matter in which order)
And then just play each pairing 25 min/game. Even if I would be tempted to pair Hedman and Karlsson.

I think whichever way they slot our D's, Hedman and Karlsson will see icetime together. On the top PP unit if nothing else. Brodin playing heavy minutes and on the PK will mean they will have to slot them in different pairings from time to time. I'm not too worried. It's a very nice problem to have.

 

[theslatcher]

Some... Interesting lines.

 

[hockeyprospects9]

They should bring FUS

 

[theslatcher]

Sörensen with the perfect pass... To the Swiss player.

 

[hockeyprospects9]

Olofsson looking awfully much like Olofsson

 

[EK47]

Love Zetterlund he’s able to step in anywhere and just do what he does best.

 

[theslatcher]

Sörensen has been hot garbage.

Seems like he's good until he faces better teams in which case he just can't.

 

[Brunkmeister]

Sörensen has been hot garbage.

Seems like he's good until he faces better teams in which case he just can't.

He faces many of these players on a daily basis. Doesn’t seem like he’s able to convert on international level. Not everyone does. That’s unfortunate, but then again they should not be here.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

Wallstedt looking very good, anyone else think he gets his stick on that breakaway rebound if it had been on net instead of post? Looked to me like he would have had it.

 

[theslatcher]

Wallstedt looking very good, anyone else think he gets his stick on that breakaway rebound if it had been on net instead of post? Looked to me like he would have had it.

Indeed, if it just went further right he would have saved it.

 

[VictorLustig]

I would probably do
Brodin - Karlsson
Hedman - Dahlin
(Doesn’t matter in which order)
And then just play each pairing 25 min/game. Even if I would be tempted to pair Hedman and Karlsson.

Brodin-Karlsson is something Ive always wanted to see on the NT. Hoping for it.

 

[m4tt145]

Nice by Zetterlund!

 

[theslatcher]

Brodin squeezes one in haha

 

[hockeyprospects9]

Holtz seems to really want a spot.