WC: May 2 GDT - Sweden vs. Denmark
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Hopefully no serious injury on Weinhandl, it was a "lårkaka". He'll probably be back vs Finland.
Just so you know i wasnt trying to "correct" you or something like that, i just translated for our english reading friends.Robertsson 4-ever said:
What do you guys think about playing with 6 defenders? Seemed to be working very well today but maybe too tough against better teams.
Why not? I dont get the idea of playing with 7, IMO it should be three pairs when it`s 5 on 5. and maybe a PK specialist.reaper said:
Sweden really executed all facets of their game really well. Denmark were horrible. They had very negative tactics from the outset, they showed no poise on the puck and very little in the way of guts, refusing to pay the price in any situation. They deserved a 15-0 beating for their very negative tactics. If this is how they are going to play i would prefer to see them play that type of game in Div1. They played a far better game against Canada two years ago and could have defeated them that day. Hardly any of their players could hold the puck enough to make a decent pass. Awful display.
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To the Swedes....how did my boys look out there (Henrik and Daniel). Seemed to pot a few goals..how was their play overall?
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Also to the Swedes, seems like you guys were raving about Kronwalls play, could someone give me and overview of his and Zs first 2 games. Also is the Franzen u guys keep talking about the Wings prospect, if so could you discuss him a bit as well thanks.
jtuzzi21 said:
IMO...you should be very proud of your boys. For the first time ever I saw Daniel and Henrik going infront of the net, blocking the goalie and steering shots and actually trying to score goals. I guess they've finally found a winger who works well with them (Mikael Samuelsson). They didn't fool arround in the corners like they usually do.
19 for president said:
Kronwall is the best defenceman Sweden have in this tournament. He gave Daniel Alfredsson and Magnus Kahnberg amazing breakaway passes wich resulted in 2 goals. His defensive work was enormous. You just have to see it to understand how great he actually was. I'm not sure he was as good in the first game though.
Zetterberg was great in both games. He is always great so no big surprise I guess? He got the MVP in the first game.
Thats my opinion, I don't know if others agree with me.
Franzén is a wings prospect and he is a big and strong defensive center who fits very good in a checking line.
the 2nd goalie Stefan Liv is also a wings prospect btw.
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Yulp Liv I knew about. I had check the Swedish Roster on the official site and could not find Franzen, which is why I was wondering. The Wings desperately need a great D prospect. I liked what I saw from Kronwall when he was called up last season. I loved his ability to make the long outlet pass, but I haven't been able to see him much this season, so I was wondering what ya'll thought. Also does Z seem to be able to handle physical pressure better, or is that still his major weakness?
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Norström is great, he really uses his great physique to the max. Haven't seen many defensemen playing as effective as him using his size to take out the attackers but doing it with style so he doesn't get a lot of penaltys.
For clips of the game go to www.svt.se/sport
Senaste video = Latest video
In the menu to the right where it says senaste video choose video ishockey and you can see clips from game and interviews, in swedish though.
For clips of the game go to www.svt.se/sport
Senaste video = Latest video
In the menu to the right where it says senaste video choose video ishockey and you can see clips from game and interviews, in swedish though.
19 for president said:
Johan Franzen haven't been named to the roster yet, but probably will to the second round robin.
Z weakness is till the pysichal play, yes, but I think he has improved since his last stint in Sweden. He is by now means a pysichal player, he seldom delivers a hit, but his smartness helps him out with pysichal play. But that's the big, and major, reason Z won't become as good as Forsberg. But that's my opinion.
Bonde 007 said:
Agreed... and as it looks now I'd like those pairs:
Bäckman - Jönsson
Johansson - Sundin
Norström - Kronwall
Out: Rhodin... makes strange plays now and then, gets burned when trying to transport the puck. His only good aspect is his shot, but I would rather see Kronwall being used at the point.
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Robertsson 4-ever said:
That Johansson - Sundin pair just makes me quiver. Sundin looks far from confident out there and I just wait to see the Canadians or the US putting some pressure on that pair. Unfortunatly putting Rhodin in there won't improve anything, and using Lindström means sacrificing skill, but maybe that will be necessary.
Robertsson 4-ever said:
Kronwall should definitly be used more on the PP. Did he even get a shot at it against denmark? I didn't see him.
Riddarn said:
We didn't have so much PP time but Rhodin-Jönsson and Bäckman-Kronwall seems to be our PP pairings. But as I said, I'd like to see Alfredsson on the point, and thorw in Kahnberg and Weinhandl on the PP as well.
Rhodin/Johansson - Alfredsson - Kahnberg - Zetterberg - Hedström
Kronwall - Bäckman - D Sedin - H Sedin - Weinhandl
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Robertsson 4-ever said:
I think I saw Bäckman with Rhodin or Johansson for the PP's. I agree about Alfie on the PP. He plays the point in Ottawa and there are few as good as he in that position.
A quick thought; Seems almost weird that we've got almost a third of the team full of right-shooting players. I tell you this team lacks only two things really and that is a clear cut 1st line center and a 18-19 year old super talent.
Thoughts about the game:
-The Sedins improved their game, but I still feel like Samuelsson is carrying that line. He makes things happen. Much more straight forward than the Sedins.
-Kronwall and Bäckman are world class.
-Nice to see Lundqvist with a shutout.
-Höglund needs to go, replace him with Franzén.
-Great to see Kahnberg scoring, we need him later on.
-The Z-line isn't working, something might have to be done there. Weinhandl out, Franzén in?
-The Sedins improved their game, but I still feel like Samuelsson is carrying that line. He makes things happen. Much more straight forward than the Sedins.
-Kronwall and Bäckman are world class.
-Nice to see Lundqvist with a shutout.
-Höglund needs to go, replace him with Franzén.
-Great to see Kahnberg scoring, we need him later on.
-The Z-line isn't working, something might have to be done there. Weinhandl out, Franzén in?
Seiza said:
No no...Hedström out Franzén in. IMO Hedström is not looking focused enough. Zetterberg on the left wing where he should be, Franzén centers and Weinhandl can start scoring some goals I think.
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