Olympics: 2014 â€” Sweden Roster Discussion (Part II) Released, post #1

Systemfel · Dec 4, 2013

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Pominville Knows · Dec 4, 2013

First. Til thread number three.

No, but seriously our defensemen are tearing the NHL up right now. Lundqvist is clutch, and we got a top-6 and a bottom-6 on forward ready to compete with anyone.

Hedning · Dec 4, 2013

Darth Yoda said:
First. Til thread number three.

No, but seriously our defensemen are tearing the NHL up right now. Lundqvist is clutch, and we got a top-6 and a bottom-6 on forward ready to compete with anyone.

But will Z's back heal in time? Will he be healthy at that time? And Lundqvist might been "clutch" in previous tournaments (2010 aside) But at the moment he's anything but...

And will "Silver Mountain" also recover in time and take a spot and the same with Fasth? Or will the "Monster" get a backup-role due to his recent success? Will Zibby sneak in? Which d-pairs should be a successful combination? Will Edler even get a spot? His performance lately has been bad and he still has 2 games left of the IIHF-suspension. Will it be two club-blocks on d? (Chicago & Detroit) Who will be the wildcard that no one outside Sweden will know who it is? (sort of) Will MÃ¥rts reconsider the "SÃ¶berberg case"? etc, etc...

Some ? that still needs to become a ! before I'm totally pleased.

But OK, as a whole it looks very promising. Just don't **** it up now.

PredragD · Dec 5, 2013

Despite getting less press than Canada, the U.S. and host Russia, Tre Kronor may have the best combination of experience, chemistry and skill for the bigger ice surface.

Goaltenders:
Lundqvist
Enroth
Lehner

Lundqvist has won olympic gold before and arguably the most valuable goalie in the world. Enroth is the backup and Lehner is #3 because Enroth has more experience coming in mid-game if necessary. Lehner is there more to just get the olympic experience and groom him to be Lundqvist's successor.

Defencemen:
Ekman-Larsson - Karlsson
N Kronwall - Brodin
Hedman - Hjalmarsson
S Kronwall - Edler

The first 4 can play in any situation. The third pairing is a great shutdown set. Staffan was the captain at the World Championship and Edler (still has suspension remaining?) was on that team as well.

Forwards:
D Sedin - H Sedin - Eriksson
Franzen - Zetterberg - Alfredsson
Landeskog - Backstrom - Johansson
Hagelin - Berglund - Steen
Hornqvist - Kruger

Tons of potential familiarity here with the reunion of the #1 line from the world championship, a Red Wings line, a Capitals + Landeskog line and a Blues + Hagelin line. Hornqvist can be injected when the offense needs a boost, while Kruger is used for more defensive situations. The last two spots though may also be taken by those playing in Europe with more big ice experience (F Pettersson, Jimmie Ericsson, etc.).

jfc64 · Dec 5, 2013

Team keep evolving!

I start the games with our third forward line which resonates with the defense pairings. Said third line and fourth defense pairing get less ice time or sits. FranzÃ©n and Alfredsson is under pressure to keep up with the tempo initially. Steen or Johansson might be replacements. Steen get time in second PP. Silfverberg replaces an offensive forward and HÃ¶rnqvist a defensive forward.

Daniel Sedin • Henrik Sedin • Loui Eriksson | Henrik Zetterberg • Nicklas BÃ¤ckstrÃ¶m • Daniel Alfredsson | Alexander Steen • Mikael Backlund • Jimmie Ericsson | Johan FranzÃ©n • Marcus KrÃ¼ger • Gabriel Landeskog | Patrik Berglund • Marcus Johansson
Jakob Silfverberg • Simon Hjalmarsson • Mika Zibanejad • Patric HÃ¶rnqvist • Carl Hagelin • Gustav Nyquist

Niklas Hjalmarsson • Victor Hedman | Oliver Ekman-Larsson • Erik Karlsson | Jonathan Ericsson • Niklas Kronwall | Carl Gunnarsson • Anton StrÃ¥lman
Jonas Brodin • Alexander Edler | Johnny Oduya • Staffan Kronwall

Henrik Lundqvist | Jhonas Enroth | Jonas Gustavsson
Robin Lehner | Viktor Fasth | Jacob MarkstrÃ¶m

Pentothal · Dec 7, 2013

Anyone thinks Nyquist could make it? He's doing well and he seems to have good chemistry with guys like Zetterberg and FranzÃ©n.

LiveeviL · Dec 7, 2013

Pentothal said:
Anyone thinks Nyquist could make it? He's doing well and he seems to have good chemistry with guys like Zetterberg and FranzÃ©n.

He could have a chance if MÃ¥rts take this set pieces thing seriously.

Hockeyfrilla · Dec 8, 2013

Loui concussion again

jfc64 · Dec 8, 2013

Hockeyfrilla said:
Loui concussion again

Big bother. Not sure Steen will have the same chemistry with the brothers.

joe89 · Dec 8, 2013

Nyquist's (small) chance is probably injuries such as Loui, Silfverberg. Johansson's chances also increase significantly.

I think Zibanejad is looking good lately.

jfc64 · Dec 8, 2013

joe89 said:
Nyquist's (small) chance is probably injuries such as Loui, Silfverberg. Johansson's chances also increase significantly.

I think Zibanejad is looking good lately.

Jeez, now I see why Nyquist start to pop up as a candidate, 7 points in 8 games!

Zibanejad is looking good, indeed. IF Eriksson is out, I think we should consider having three relatively even lines:

Sedin - Sedin - Whoever
Steen - Zetterberg - FranzÃ©n
Landeskog - BÃ¤ckstrÃ¶m - Alfredsson

helax · Dec 9, 2013

jfc64 said:
Jeez, now I see why Nyquist start to pop up as a candidate, 7 points in 8 games!

Zibanejad is looking good, indeed. IF Eriksson is out, I think we should consider having three relatively even lines:

Sedin - Sedin - Whoever
Steen - Zetterberg - FranzÃ©n
Landeskog - BÃ¤ckstrÃ¶m - Alfredsson

BÃ¤ckstrÃ¶m is too good to be placed in a 3rd line....

feffan · Dec 9, 2013

joe89 said:
Nyquist's (small) chance is probably injuries such as Loui, Silfverberg. Johansson's chances also increase significantly.

I think Zibanejad is looking good lately.

Could be the kind of player you would test with the Sedins... Especially if you wanna spread the talent. But I probably would prefer Alfredsson och HÃ¶rnqvist as trigger man there if Loui is out...

joe89 · Dec 9, 2013

helax said:
BÃ¤ckstrÃ¶m is too good to be placed in a 3rd line....

Not in a best-on-best. I think that only the fourth line will be sheltered in games that matter.

Tony Romo · Dec 9, 2013

out of all the countries we may face in the olympics. from a canadian side this is the only team i don't like our chances against.

VictorLustig · Dec 9, 2013

Zibanejad is still very raw, we have better options IMO.

mindfly · Dec 9, 2013

Do you honestly not think Loui will be back for February 10th or whatever date it is?, little more than 2 months away, no probs.

helax · Dec 9, 2013

mindfly said:
Do you honestly not think Loui will be back for February 10th or whatever date it is?, little more than 2 months away, no probs.

Two concussions less then 2 months apart, it can take one week or two years. Just look at Crosby ie.

I think Silferberg would be a perfect match instead of Lou, they are playing a simmular game, but Silf got a better shot. You guys think that would work?

VictorLustig · Dec 9, 2013

helax said:
Two concussions less then 2 months apart, it can take one week or two years. Just look at Crosby ie.

I think Silferberg would be a perfect match instead of Lou, they are playing a simmular game, but Silf got a better shot. You guys think that would work?

Silfverberg would be a downgrade but his chances increase by a lot if Loui can't play. I like Nyquist more than Silfverberg, so did MÃ¥rts this summer apparently.

helax · Dec 9, 2013

Huffman said:
Silfverberg would be a downgrade but his chances increase by a lot if Loui can't play. I like Nyquist more than Silfverberg, so did MÃ¥rts this summer apparently.

Im not convinced thats the case! Silferberg was one of the better Ducks forwards before he got injured. 7 points in 11 game +5, hes defensive game is as solid as Luo, and taking Lou mediocre season so far, i don't think it would a such a big of a downgrade as you say.

VictorLustig · Dec 9, 2013

helax said:
Im not convinced thats the case! Silferberg was one of the better Ducks forwards before he got injured. 7 points in 11 game +5, hes defensive game is as solid as Luo, and taking Lou mediocre season so far, i don't think it would a such a big of a downgrade as you say.

I think so. Silfverberg doesn't bring the smarts and the ability to find pucks in front of the net that Loui has. He's another low intensity two-way forward that we really don't need in our top-6 if Loui is gone. I'd rather have a forward that plays with a lot of intensity and skill. Nyquist fills a bigger need in that position IMO. There are of course other options.

jfc64 · Dec 9, 2013

mindfly said:
Do you honestly not think Loui will be back for February 10th or whatever date it is?, little more than 2 months away, no probs.

Prepare for the worst, hope for the best! Has Loui got going this season?

jfc64 · Dec 9, 2013

helax said:
BÃ¤ckstrÃ¶m is too good to be placed in a 3rd line....

Main idea is to use Alfredsson as good as possible. May not be leggy enough for first line duty... And I like the idea of using Zeterberg as a "breakthru" player". Then it matter less if he has BÃ¤ckis and Alfie as lin mates. Just a few thoughts from behind the desk.

WhiteLight* · Dec 9, 2013

Huffman said:
Zibanejad is still very raw, we have better options IMO.

He's regularly been the best forward on the Senators lately. He's the complete package. Can play any position. The point on the PP. Whatever you need, he delivers

jfc64 · Dec 9, 2013

MandyAlwaysKnows said:
He's regularly been the best forward on the Senators lately. He's the complete package. Can play any position. The point on the PP. Whatever you need, he delivers

Yup, Z warning declared!

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