2015 World Championship: Interviews with Sweden forwards Jacob Josefson and Anton Lan

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Photo: New Jersey Devils forward Jacob Josefson netted two goals and added two assists in eight games for Sweden at the 2015 IIHF World Championship (courtesy of Xavier Laine/Getty Images)


</p>Jacob Josefson is coming off his first full season with the New Jersey Devils, who drafted him in the first round of the 2009 NHL Draft, although he had seen time in the previous four seasons. With just 11 points and a zero rating in 62 games, it’s felt that Josefson is showing himself to more likely be a lower-line player for the time being, and that was been the case at the 2015 IIHF World Championship.… read more

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[DenisSamson3]

Great article. I don't know how much attention it will get here though. Josefson played well from the games I have watched him in.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I have renewed hope in JJ. I think he can be salvaged and be grow into a good forward for us.

 

[DenisSamson3]

I have renewed hope in JJ. I think he can be salvaged and be grow into a good forward for us.

Voracek did admit a lot of the play in the tournament is about transition. The NHL has a lot more board play and he mentioned how some players play differently in both settings. The battles along the boards could have a different effect on Josefson and his confidence than what we saw internationally.. Here's to a great year for him.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

Glad JJ had a strong tournament. That should be good for his confidence, and hopefully he can continue to improve next season.

 

[Unknown Caller]

Voracek did admit a lot of the play in the tournament is about transition. The NHL has a lot more board play and he mentioned how some players play differently in both settings. The battles along the boards could have a different effect on Josefson and his confidence than what we saw internationally.. Here's to a great year for him.

Probably a good thing in this case, because one of his strengths is along the boards. He needs to improve his play in transition, so I'll take that as even more of a positive.

 

[billingtons ghost]

Arturs Gavrus had a good tourney too...

Is he just too small to cut it, or will he just stay in the KHL?

There was never a time where it seemed like he had a legit shot at making the NHL.

Anyone have an idea on this kid?

 

[HBK27]

Arturs Gavrus had a good tourney too...

Is he just too small to cut it, or will he just stay in the KHL?

There was never a time where it seemed like he had a legit shot at making the NHL.

Anyone have an idea on this kid?

I don't know too much about him, but according to the article below he hasn't shown much promise since being drafted and is injury prone.

Maybe with the good tournament the Devils give him a look at prospects camp this year and go from there. Not sure how much longer the Devils have to sign him to an ELC or lose his rights.

http://pucksandpitchforks.com/2015/05/08/artur-gavrus-leads-belarus-past-usa/

 

[DenisSamson3]

I don't know too much about him, but according to the article below he hasn't shown much promise since being drafted and is injury prone.

Maybe with the good tournament the Devils give him a look at prospects camp this year and go from there. Not sure how much longer the Devils have to sign him to an ELC or lose his rights.

http://pucksandpitchforks.com/2015/05/08/artur-gavrus-leads-belarus-past-usa/

Kaspars Daugaviņš impressed me the most this tournament. That guy played unbelievable. Also who is DARZINS Lauris. He was a linemate of Daugavins. Ended up racking up a lot of points together as a tandem.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Arturs Gavrus had a good tourney too...

Is he just too small to cut it, or will he just stay in the KHL?

There was never a time where it seemed like he had a legit shot at making the NHL.

Anyone have an idea on this kid?

6th round pick. Very pedistrian KHL numbers but for some reason he shows up when he plays in international tournaments.

Wouldn't expect much but never know.

 

[Devils Dominion]

JJ is a likable guy who is easy to root on.

I've been tough on Conte for picking him ahead of Johansson.

But, the no show job Johansson turned in vs the Rags made me rethink my skepticism.

 

[MadDevil]

The part that struck me was the "coming off his first full season" line. It really was the first time he's been able to avoid injury and get into the lineup for at least 60 games. Hopefully he keeps building on what he did last year and the WHC.

 

[Emperoreddy]

The part that struck me was the "coming off his first full season" line. It really was the first time he's been able to avoid injury and get into the lineup for at least 60 games. Hopefully he keeps building on what he did last year and the WHC.

This is extremely true. This was his season high in games and you could see the more he played the better he got.

Injury and Pete ******** hurt his development but he is still young so it's not to late.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

It would be great if JJ could stay healthy next season just as he did this year.

 

[Emperoreddy]

It would be great if JJ could stay healthy next season just as he did this year.

And a coach that lets him play.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

And a coach that lets him play.

That would be nice too.