NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 I've seen threads about U.S.A.'s, Canada's and Russia's prospective teams, so I thought that I should start one for Sweden - certainly more relevant when taking into account the number of Swedes who play for Detroit. N.B. - I have left a few people out, for various reasons. If, say, Sundin signed somewhere and had a great season, I still wouldn't list him as he said that he was done playing for Tre Kronor. I'm not sure if Lidström has said the same, and while it would be nice to have him rested for the post-season, he's too good to leave out. Holmström, however, does not feature in my team. Franzén-Zetterberg-Huselius (Stumped for the right winger on this line... Any ideas? I like the other lines as they are. Could always be Holmström I guess...) Sedin-Sedin-Samuelsson (Putting the Sedins together is a no-brainer, and I'm assuming that Sammy might have developed some kind of chemistry with them. If not, put him with Franzén and Zetterberg, and put a more physical player [by Swedish standards] with the Sedins to make some room.) Axelsson-Påhlsson-Alfredsson (They've played together in Frölunda and on the national team, and were in my opinion our most important line in 2006. Great shut-down line, and Alfredsson can score.) Eriksson-Bäckström-Berglund (Young guns. Put the best set-up man with two good scorers.) Holmström (What the hell.) Lidström-Kronvall (No-brainer) Öhlund-Hedman (I'm thinking that these two will get along together in Tampa. K. Jönsson is not included, as I believe that he has retired now. If Hedman doesn't look ready, put in someone like Edler - he'll know Öhlund from Vancouver.) Oduya-Enström (This one posed a problem. To go for bruisers à la Lilja and Murray, or puck-movers like Strålman, or solid guys like Hävelid... Not sure about this.) Murray (Only because he was so much fun in the Worlds - big hits, knocking out Morozov etc.) Franzén-Bäckström-Zetterberg-Lidström-Kronvall Sedin-Sedin-Eriksson-Enström-Alfredsson Axelsson-Påhlsson-Lidström-Kronvall Zetterberg-Franzén-Öhlund-Hedman Lundqvist Liv/Gustafsson Liv/Gustafsson What do you think? These are only composed of NHLers (except for goalies). I'm sure that there will be a few SELers on there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decoy Jones 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Hedman may be good and play well with Ohland, but I'd play Jon Ericcson over him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 I'd put Larsson over Liv... but I guess since this isn't being played on NHL sized ice we can let Liv slip through there. (I'm still mad at him for letting us Wings fans down) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 This one wasn't bad. http://www.gunaxin.com/team-sweden-hockey-preview/5016 I like a top four dmen of Lidstrom, Kronwall, Ohlund and Edler. Oh, and the title of this thread reminds me of this :-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) It will probably look something like this Franzen-Zetterberg-Eriksson Sedin-Sedin-Samuelsson Huselius-Backstrom-Alfredsson Sjostrom-Pahlsson-Axelsson Weinhandl Lidstrom-Kronwall Ohlund-Ericsson Oduya-Johnsson Murray Lundqvist Gustavsson (top two lines, keep teammates/clubs together, a third line that might as well be a 1st line, a fourth line with dedicated skilled grinders who sacrifice their bodies) (Ericsson is a questionmark but if he continue to improve he should make this team, Hedman is too young, Johnsson probably wont play for tre kronor he is more of a family guy but if he feels he wants to he's a solid D, plays almost 30min per night for Minnesota) Edited July 21, 2009 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Axelsson-Påhlsson-Alfredsson (They've played together in Frölunda and on the national team, and were in my opinion our most important line in 2006. Great shut-down line, and Alfredsson can score.)Pretty sure that Alfredsson played with Modin and Sundin in Torino. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 I'd put Larsson over Liv... but I guess since this isn't being played on NHL sized ice we can let Liv slip through there. (I'm still mad at him for letting us Wings fans down) Actually it is this year, it's on the Olympics' website. Also there was something that came out within the last year that said any international ice hockey tournament in North America will be played on NHL sized ice (I think I remember something about that second thing, but I know for sure the first part is true). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Actually it is this year, it's on the Olympics' website. Also there was something that came out within the last year that said any international ice hockey tournament in North America will be played on NHL sized ice (I think I remember something about that second thing, but I know for sure the first part is true). In that case don't take Liv whatever the circumstances! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Lidstrom-Kronwall Ohlund-Ericsson Oduya-Johnsson Murray Why not Edler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Edler will definitely be on the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Pretty sure that Alfredsson played with Modin and Sundin in Torino. Maybe for a few games... But the lines as I recall them were Forsberg-Sundin-Modin Holmström-Zetterberg-Samuelsson Axelsson-Påhlsson-Alfredsson Sedin-Sedin-Jönsson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 I think Edler will be on the squad too, now that I think about it. Didn't really think about goalies, but I seriously doubt Larsson will be picked, when there are some Swedish NHL-caliber (if only as back-ups) goalies who actually play(ed) in the NHL, such as Ersberg, Hedberg, Holmqvist etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted July 21, 2009 I don't want Huselius on the team, and after his weak performance in the WHC's I doubt he's going to get a spot. If Omark plays well in the KHL he could be on there, and I wouldn't rule out Weinhandl and/or Mårtensson who seem to be favorites of B-Å Gustafsson's. In net I definitely think Jonas Gustafsson will be Lundqvist's backup, if he doesn't completely fail in the first half of this season. I agree with your top 5 D: Lids, Kronner, Ohlund, Hedman, Oduya. Although Hedman didn't get selected for the WHC team so if he doesn't play convincingly in Tampa his spot could go to someone else. 6th/7th d-men is between Edler/Murray/Strålman/Enström, with guys like Erik Karlsson and Jonathan Ericsson having decent chances if they have good first halves. I'd love to see Big Rig on the team. The lineup I would like to see: Franzen-Zetterberg-Alfredsson Sedin-Sedin-Samuelsson Weinhandl-Bäckström-Eriksson Axelsson-Påhlsson-Berglund(though he was bad in the WHC's, so not sure if he'll get a chance, maybe go with Sjöström or Homer instead) Omark Lidstrom-Kronwall Ohlund-Hedman Oduya-Ericsson Edler Lundqvist Gustafsson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 21, 2009 Why not Edler? Because Edler is a liability in the defensive zone and plays like he's 5'10 170lbs. Too soft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted July 22, 2009 Why don't they put the monster in net? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 Why don't they put the monster in net? Because the King is one of the best goalies in the NHL. No way Lundqvist loses the spot to Gustafsson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 Because the King is one of the best goalies in the NHL. No way Lundqvist loses the spot to Gustafsson. You just wait. The Monster ist coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 You just wait. The Monster ist coming. He does sound very promising, but I have a really hard time imagining him bumping an elite NHL goaltender from the starting spot even if he came to Toronto so strong that he looked like a sure bet for the Calder. He'd still be a rookie v.s. an elite NHL goalie. Or are you just lampooning the talk out of Toronto? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) LINUS OMARK!!! nuff said kthxbai Edited July 22, 2009 by Finnish Wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 Linus Omark and Pjaarvi-Svensson or however it's spelled have shots... At least one of them two will make the team anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) BeeRYCE.. omg, no... Omark is like a wildcard but not a good chance for him to make the team, he's too small and there are other better players.. pajarvi-svensson doesnt even make the world championship team, this is the olympics! Edited July 22, 2009 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matemate 34 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 Why Axelsson? Sjostrom is bigger, faster, and more gritty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matemate 34 Report post Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) Because Edler is a liability in the defensive zone and plays like he's 5'10 170lbs. Too soft. What? 102 hits games 80 Edited July 22, 2009 by matemate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 22, 2009 What? 102 hits games 80 He was embarassing in the world championship Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
