WJC: 2021 Sweden Roster Talk

[Garl]

A few brief observations....

In my view, I haven't seen anything from Holts to warrent his early draft pick. He hasn't got the speed or puckhandling skills to create any offense and his shot has really looked average at best. He overhandles the puck and snaps mediocre shots at the goalies chest plates! I just don't see his greatness!

Raymond also has looked mediocre. No flair, not much speed or playmaking skills. I do know that he has an upside but we haven't seen it this year. He really hasn't impressed this tournament.

Viktor Söderström is a player I really liked last year, but this year he has looked insecure, sloppy and uninspired.

Making some kind of conclusions based on a short tournament instead of regular season is not a sign of great scouting. Again, aside from Filip Forsberg all swedish top players looked mediocre or bad at WJC.

 

[Dala]

He said Sweden should win this. Thats never a good sign against Finland.

When? And if so, why would that be surprising or even noteworthy? It definitely is not cupboard material anyway, sorry.

 

[Llamamoto]

Any new on whether Broberg's going to play?

 

[Christien]

Any new on whether Broberg's going to play?

 

[Svanstrom]

A few brief observations....

In my view, I haven't seen anything from Holts to warrent his early draft pick. He hasn't got the speed or puckhandling skills to create any offense and his shot has really looked average at best. He overhandles the puck and snaps mediocre shots at the goalies chest plates! I just don't see his greatness!

Raymond also has looked mediocre. No flair, not much speed or playmaking skills. I do know that he has an upside but we haven't seen it this year. He really hasn't impressed this tournament.

Viktor Söderström is a player I really liked last year, but this year he has looked insecure, sloppy and uninspired.

Raymond and Holtz have never really had that chemistry that some have claimed. I have never really seen it. My feeling has always been that what they’ve previously achieved have been based on individual performances, not sensational team play. It’s painfully obviously now that they are expected to carry this team. A good coach would see that and act. But of course I could be completely wrong on this.

 

[KingLB]

Do we know Broberg is hurt? Like is there an article I could read? Or is it just assumed because of poor play? (And the missed game)

 

[ZEBROA]

When? And if so, why would that be surprising or even noteworthy? It definitely is not cupboard material anyway, sorry.

If you belive in jinx it is. We usually loose when players say things like that. Its not a big deal but i will blame Gunler If we loose...

 

[newfy]

Holtz and Raymond are 2 and 4 in the tournament for high danger chances and leading the tourney in shots. They need to start burying if this team is gonna do anything

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Swedish coach needs to watch this to learn how to better motivate his players.

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

What a gong show. This whole tournament was in serious doubt the second their coaches got kicked out.

 

[VictorLustig]

Look at the body language of Broberg in this game.... Should have been sent to the airport half game.

 

[RoadWarrior]

Broberg is completely overrated. This tournament proves it. Tools but no toolbox or motor.

 

[bsu]

Broberg has a sulky demeanor for sure....

 

[Dala]

Tough interview for the coach, great feeling by the interviewer to keep it going way too long. Arsehole. Doing her job sure, still being an ass.

 

[theslatcher]

Broberg is completely overrated. This tournament proves it. Tools but no toolbox or motor.

Playing injured is a great measuring stick, huh?

 

[newfy]

Cant believe after two players of the game Soderblom wasnt picked for a top 3 player. I thought after that showing tonight Raymond coulda stepped into the top 3. But picking who they did kinda shows the coaches were a bit out to lunch.


Also, its absolutely crazy that Neiderbach almost wasnt invited to try out for this team. He was clearly the best center on the roster, without him they wouldve got killed down the middle. Whichever line he centered was actually the best for Sweden in most of the games

 

[lidstromiscool]

A rough ending, but not unexpected when you lose your head coach and multiple important players due to covid. A couple thoughts I had:

• Sweden lacked defensive structure, too many times players were running around. Too soft on pucks, too many turnovers. A lot of this can be attributed to the coaching situation. But also losing a ton of depth due to covid.
• Line combinations could have been better. Niederbach to 1C should've been done from the start.
• Broberg shouldn't have been playing if he was that injured, was a liability vs good teams. His puck skills and hockey IQ have been a little bit exposed in this tournament. He looked much better last year.
• Raymond and Holtz - Would've been nice if they would've produced more. Raymond got on the scoresheet in the final game, but other than that not much production. Raymond did create a number of chances though. Holtz was a black hole on in-zone offense, he killed quite a few plays with shot attempts. Same thing on the PP. If those shots were going in like normal, nobody would have a problem with it.
• Goaltending was solid, probably cost them vs the USA but kept them in the game vs Finland.
• Costmar and Soderblom both were great, excited to see their development going forward.

Also it's a short tournament during a pandemic where Sweden didn't get to practice until 3 days before their first game, so its hard to draw conclusions from.

 

[canswetoxic]

A rough ending, but not unexpected when you lose your head coach and multiple important players due to covid. A couple thoughts I had:

• Sweden lacked defensive structure, too many times players were running around. Too soft on pucks, too many turnovers. A lot of this can be attributed to the coaching situation. But also losing a ton of depth due to covid.
• Line combinations could have been better. Niederbach to 1C should've been done from the start.
• Broberg shouldn't have been playing if he was that injured, was a liability vs good teams. His puck skills and hockey IQ have been a little bit exposed in this tournament. He looked much better last year.
• Raymond and Holtz - Would've been nice if they would've produced more. Raymond got on the scoresheet in the final game, but other than that not much production. Raymond did create a number of chances though. Holtz was a black hole on in-zone offense, he killed quite a few plays with shot attempts. Same thing on the PP. If those shots were going in like normal, nobody would have a problem with it.
• Goaltending was solid, probably cost them vs the USA but kept them in the game vs Finland.
• Costmar and Soderblom both were great, excited to see their development going forward.

Also it's a short tournament during a pandemic where Sweden didn't get to practice until 3 days before their first game, so its hard to draw conclusions from.

Svenska Ishockeyförbundet needs to step up and overhaul the programme, we can't keep going like this every year.

 

[VictorLustig]

Cant believe after two players of the game Soderblom wasnt picked for a top 3 player. I thought after that showing tonight Raymond coulda stepped into the top 3. But picking who they did kinda shows the coaches were a bit out to lunch.


Also, its absolutely crazy that Neiderbach almost wasnt invited to try out for this team. He was clearly the best center on the roster, without him they wouldve got killed down the middle. Whichever line he centered was actually the best for Sweden in most of the games

They always pick 3 last year eligible players. Usually guys who have been with this team since U16.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Broberg has a sulky demeanor for sure....

Very bad choice for a captain.

4 of the 5 Detroit players this tournament were impressive in Raymond, Niederbach, Soderblom and the very limited viewing we saw of Gustav Berglund. Johansson was too reserved in this tournament and played way more timid than he does in the SHL.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Very bad choice for a captain.

4 of the 5 Detroit players this tournament were impressive in Raymond, Niederbach, Soderblom and the very limited viewing we saw of Gustav Berglund. Johansson was too reserved in this tournament and played way more timid than he does in the SHL.

Based on the pick, Raymond wasnt that impressive. Neither he or Holtz lived up to the hype. I don't think either will be ready for the NHL next season so they may have an actual chance with competent coaching next season at the WJC.

 

[wwvdw]

Svenska Ishockeyförbundet needs to step up and overhaul the programme, we can't keep going like this every year.

Like what?

They’ve won their group for 14 straight years before this year and went out in the QFs once during that period under rather special circumstances.

The team never clicked this year but again, special circumstances. Their headcoach is not there. They didn't get to train for a long period because of corona and they're missing rather important players.

It's not perfect, but a large overhaul? That would be one heck of an over-reaction.

Btw.
However picked the top-3 players probably did it after the first game. Söderström? That pairing with him and Johansson was terrible.

Söderblom deserved it, even Raymond would have been a good pick.

 

[Canucks LB]

Broberg is completely overrated. This tournament proves it. Tools but no toolbox or motor.

He was hurt

 

[king89]

You can't blame Broberg, he was clearly hurt. But the rest of the team, jeez..

Exept Söderblom of course

 

[Old Boys Club]

Broberg has a sulky demeanor for sure....

Could it be he is upset because his team just got eliminated?

You can do better man, I believe in you.