dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Goalies: 1 Jhonas Enroth, 25, Buffalo, 1. 30 Henrik Lundqvist, 31, New York Rangers, 3. 50 Jonas Gustavsson, 29, Detroit, 2. Defensemen: 3 Oliver Ekman-Larsson, 22, Phoenix, 1. 4 Niklas Hjalmarsson, 26, Chicago, 1. 7 Henrik Tallinder, 34, Buffalo, 2. 23 Alexander Edler, 27, Vancouver, 1. 27 Johnny Oduya, 32, Chicago, 2. 52 Jonathan Ericsson, 29, Detroit, 1. 55 Niklas Kronwall, 32, Detroit, 3. 65 Erik Karlsson, 23, Ottawa, 1. Forwards: 11 Daniel Alfredsson, 41, Detroit 14 Patrik Berglund, 25, St Louis 16 Marcus Krüger, 23, Chicago 18 Jakob Silfverberg, 23, Anaheim 19 Nicklas Bäckström, 26, Washington 20 Alexander Steen, 29, St Louis 21 Loui Eriksson, 28, Boston 22 Daniel Sedin, 33, Vancouver 33 Henrik Sedin, 33, Vancouver 40 Henrik Zetterberg, 33, Detroit 42 Jimmie Ericsson, 33, Skellefteå 62 Carl Hagelin, 25, New York Rangers 92 Gabriel Landeskog, 21, Colorado 93 Johan Franzén, 34, Detroit http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=24781&navid=nhl:topheads Edited January 7, 2014 by dat's sick 1 LaFleur_ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Our goalies are representing! Very proud of them both. I would say Team Sweden has a very good chance at a medal, possibly Gold. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RyaN_84 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 detroit represent! 6 players ! thats awesome~! 1 wing.nut96 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Didn't see this posted anywhere else: Jurco and Tatar are both on the Slovak roster. That makes 10 Red Wings going to Sochi. I think. Datsyuk Howard Zetterberg Alfredsson Franzen Kronwall Ericsson Monster Jurco Tatar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Tre Kronor is the team to beat, easily. Sorry folks, but I'll be cheering for them. The way Team USA 's management has acted has just really put me off. 3 Z Winged Dangler, Dabura and Ekmanc reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Their defense safe for OEL and Kronner lacks stay at home defenders, other than that a very good roster, they should medal for sure. So happy for the Monster, well deserved Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Well, I'll be cheering on Russia for Datsyuk's sake, but after that its Sweden who will get my support. Canada can go lose the bronze medal game to Slovakia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,496 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 This is a really good roster, but I can see them getting upset by another really skilled Euro squad. Someone like Finland or Russia could steal one against Sweden because it looks like they'll be goalfests with this defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermind 363 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Is Victor Hedman really not better than any of those defenseman? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,496 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Is Victor Hedman really not better than any of those defenseman? Isn't he still injured? That could be why. Edit: Nevermind, he's back from injury. And apparently lighting it up since his return. So your question definitely a good one. Edited January 7, 2014 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Their defense safe for OEL and Kronner lacks stay at home defenders, other than that a very good roster, they should medal for sure. So happy for the Monster, well deserved I believe you mean Ericsson, not Kronwall. Didn't see this posted anywhere else: Jurco and Tatar are both on the Slovak roster. That makes 10 Red Wings going to Sochi. I think. Datsyuk Howard Zetterberg Alfredsson Franzen Kronwall Ericsson Monster Jurco Tatar I almost wish that they'd have zero, so that they'd be healthier upon the end of the Olympic break. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 It was also confirmed that Zetterberg will be wearing the C, with Kronwall and Henrik Sedin the Assistants. I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised by the team. They didn't just take the 'best' players like Team Sweden has had a tendency to do, they've actually thought about everyone's roles and it makes sense. I obviously would have liked to see Nyquist, and it seems he was one of the last players to get cut, and Zibanejad would have been a more offensive choice than Berglund or Kruger but overall I think this is a great team on paper. Is Victor Hedman really not better than any of those defenseman? 2 things working against Hedman: Kronwall/Ericsson and Hjalmarsson/Oduya are established pairings which helps in a short tournament with little time to build chemistry. And Hedman has some really bad performances for the national team in the past. Tallinder is not going to play very much and is brought along as a character guy. Edler is the guy I'd cut for Hedman/Brodin but he has been good for Mårts in the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Sweden's roster looks real good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 I believe you mean Ericsson, not Kronwall. I almost wish that they'd have zero, so that they'd be healthier upon the end of the Olympic break. Nope I think, if Kronner doesn't need to play the QB PP role he will and should focus on his shutdown role. Let Karlsson be the QB and focus more on the defensive duties. Having said that it's almost unreal how much weaker their defense is looking without the perfect human. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Nope I think, if Kronner doesn't need to play the QB PP role he will and should focus on his shutdown role. Let Karlsson be the QB and focus more on the defensive duties. Having said that it's almost unreal how much weaker their defense is looking without the perfect human. OEL, Ericsson, Hjalmarsson are the stay-at-home guys. Karlsson, Kronwall, Oduya the offensive guys. Pretty simple. Of course Kronner is still great defensively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 I will be an honorary Swede during the Olympics, just so everyone knows. 1 MidMichSteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 I think theyre going to murder everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings4thecup06 504 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Personally I'm picking Sweden for gold at the moment, (along with preying no one gets injured), with Canada/Russia fighting it out for silver/bronze. One things for sure, I'm bloody well excited for it now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,496 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 1) USA 2) Canada/Sweden 3) Canada/Sweden 4 roboturner, Hockeymom1960, St. Michael (the Red Wing) and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonSin 192 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 I'll be cheering for the US but Sweden is my second team. 1 MidMichSteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,496 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 I heard that Carl Haglin sucks on the powerplay and that he's a "jitterbug". Anybody else hear that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Surprised Hedman didn't make it. This is one dangerous team, a mix of leadership, skill, and great two way games and it's on big ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) They underachieved in the last Olympics, so it'll be interesting to see how they do now. I didn't realize Franzen was the senior statesman on that team. After Alfie that is. Edited January 8, 2014 by GMRwings1983 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 They underachieved in the last Olympics, so it'll be interesting to see how they do now. I didn't realize Franzen was the senior statesman on that team. After Alfie that is. Difference is this guy will be leading them. 2 roboturner and evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 8, 2014 Didn't see this posted anywhere else: Jurco and Tatar are both on the Slovak roster. That makes 10 Red Wings going to Sochi. I think. 3 evilmrt, roboturner and rick zombo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
