Dingo
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Whats the argument that Sweden still is a hockey-power?
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Peiskos
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Sweden could just be in a down period, Canada had a similar period from 2010-2014 at the WC where we didn't even win a single medal which is a bizarre and crisis level situation for a country like Canada. But of course it all quickly changed.
This can be compared to Sweden is which is currently in a medal drought at the WC from 2019 to 2023 so far, well see if Sweden can pull out of it. I think Sweden still has the talent to be considered a hockey power. I wouldn't be surprised if I checked the score one day and I saw that Sweden beat Canada in a game for example.
This can be compared to Sweden is which is currently in a medal drought at the WC from 2019 to 2023 so far, well see if Sweden can pull out of it. I think Sweden still has the talent to be considered a hockey power. I wouldn't be surprised if I checked the score one day and I saw that Sweden beat Canada in a game for example.
If the nhl were in the Olympics what would swedens roster be? I feel like they’d be pretty equal with Finland
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Situation report. The thing is still the same.
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I think OEL makes it over forsling. Also a healthy Landeskog makes it. But for me me with the defence and Goaltending they are a tier above Finland.
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Situation report. The thing is still the same.
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That troll has gotten incredibly fat after the feast it has been given here.
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Sweden has had one of the best A squads out of all countries for a long time. As long as they have the quality they do, they’re a force.
Sometimes you go through droughts in these tournaments, but we also haven’t had any best on bests in a while.
They’ve iced a few thin teams in the last decade in the WHC’s when it comes to star power. Those teams, while still competitive, can lose to anyone.
Sometimes you go through droughts in these tournaments, but we also haven’t had any best on bests in a while.
They’ve iced a few thin teams in the last decade in the WHC’s when it comes to star power. Those teams, while still competitive, can lose to anyone.
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Theres no need to discredit the entire tournament; clearly it holds value to some, look at Latvia's response back home
Also those players might not normally get a chance to play
I dont see anything wrong with the tournament. Is it indicative of the world's best? Probably not but it still has a place in the hearts of many, and thats mostly Europeans (as they tend to actually have national pride)
Wasn't really my argument. But yeah, I don't think it's fair to judge when Sweden didn't send their best players.
The thread is quite useless for a simple reason. The strength of the rosters of all countries with NHL players and then if there was a collapse like for example elimination against Germany/Slovakia. Under such circumstances, I am willing to admit that Sweden is in crisis and the development program is failing.
A tournament where Canada/USA changes the roster every year or adds new and new players from the NCAA/AHL and third formations in the NHL is nothing to worry about. What Sweden is gradually failing at more and more is the illusion of SHL/NL quality. These leagues simply can't prepare players to compete against NA teams. The responsible people in Swedish hockey should therefore have a significantly narrowed range of players from Europe and their roles. I would definitely like to see 17-18 players from the NHL and only eight Europeans play at the next tournament in Prague next year. Unfortunately, the interview with Lundberg suggests that players from Europe are absolutely on the same level as those from the NHL. Dangerous thinking...
A tournament where Canada/USA changes the roster every year or adds new and new players from the NCAA/AHL and third formations in the NHL is nothing to worry about. What Sweden is gradually failing at more and more is the illusion of SHL/NL quality. These leagues simply can't prepare players to compete against NA teams. The responsible people in Swedish hockey should therefore have a significantly narrowed range of players from Europe and their roles. I would definitely like to see 17-18 players from the NHL and only eight Europeans play at the next tournament in Prague next year. Unfortunately, the interview with Lundberg suggests that players from Europe are absolutely on the same level as those from the NHL. Dangerous thinking...
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thats funny coming from you, the only thing you do on this forum is making smilies and write stuff like "hahahaahaha lol hoho" and attacks me.
Situation report. The thing is still the same.
To clarify: don't feed the troll, don't feed the troll
I have my opinion, and i backed it up with facts and common sense.
Yeah both SHL and NLA is overated. Sweden should send a team full with NHLers and AHLers, even fringe NHLers.
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so.....they suck because a team with their 13th best Forward and none of their top 8 Defensemen or top 3 Goalies didn't do well in a single elimination tournament?
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